Lover Analysis Part XIII- "I Forgot that You Existed"
🕑 Added 2022-04-01 23:56:50 +0000 UTCI discuss Taylor's use of diction, repetition, symbolism, and allusion in this Lover bop! I also partake in some light (just for fun) speculation regarding the vague pronoun "you".
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English Teacher KP
Same! I'm glad I'm not the only one πππ
I literally heard βwereβ in some parts as well! Whenever Iβm thinking of the song I picture her saying βIf I were a man, then Iβd be the man.β I guess I was autocorrecting her in my brain as well lol!
English Teacher KP
Haha, I definitely think this is about him as well...at least in part!
Lindsay Bennett
I could see the whole video. I think like most of her songs it's probably about multiple things at once, but i think mostly about Calvin Harris. I know a lot of Swifties joke that he's the only one she didn't really write many songs about, so i love that this is the one we get π
English Teacher KP
I can see it!
English Teacher KP
You described this perfectly! It really is the best!
Camila Dejesus
Just joined Patreon hi! I've always believed this song was about Calvin Harris, it sounds like it's about an ex, and it's sonically very similar to his own music which I think could be on purpose. I went through an awful breakup 2 years ago, and when you go through that it's like every day you're bombarded by memories until one day you're not, and you've healed. And you don't even think about them at all. And it's the best <3
I always thought this song was about Kanye because he showed her who he is that night at the VMAs - but she still tried to make peace with him until she finally "this is why we can't have nice things"-ed him.
English Teacher KP
It's so relatable!!
Stacey Hall
This is my most listened to song on lover. Itβs a great album opener. Instantly relatable. Thanks for the analysis. So fun!
I can see it :)
English Teacher KP
Can you guys see this video? Mine looks like rainbow stripes at first, but when I click play, the video comes up. Let me know if the video will play for you! I can try re-uploading if I need to!