The Life of a Showgirl

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There has been a lot of controversy about Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of A Showgirl. People say it's not her best work. They say her lyricism is slipping and it's not 'Taylor.' They think it's not worth all the hype around it. 

I, however, love this album. It shows people that she is happy. Taylor is known for writing devastatingly sad breakup songs. Her songs move people to tears all the time. She is known for catchy and upbeat tunes, and the lyrics are addictive. People think this album does not meet her own standards. 

Who said happy songs can't make someone cry? The first time I heard the song 'Actually Romantic,' I was about to cry. This album shows that she isn't the broken-hearted girl anymore. She is moving on to better, happier times. At first glance, the album sounds ethereal. Even before you look at the lyrics, the music is calming and I felt my heartbeat slow down and calm down. I love that effect that this album had on me. 

As I listened to the album over and over, I fell in love with the lyrics too. I mean, they sound simple because of the calming background music. I don't think she slacked on her lyrics. I think some simple lines are strategic, it might mean these lyrics are simple because her love is simple and happy. 

There are some songs here, like 'Eldest Daughter' that do still tug at our heartstrings. I implore people who judge quickly to take a minute and be happy for her. Her music is happy because she is happy. She has given us so many heartbreak anthems over the past 2 decades. She is happy now and she is giving us happy songs. She got her fairytale ending. Her Love Story came true. Her manifestations from You Belong With Me came true. 

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