A song that I consider to be “wild” is Taylor Swift’s song “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version),” which she released unexpectedly just last year. Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter who writes in many different genres. “Wildest Dreams” was initially featured on Taylor Swift’s synth-pop album 1989, which she released on October 24, 2014. However, after losing her ownership rights to most of her music due to Big Machine Records, she is rerecording all of her previous albums and re-releasing them under her own name as “Taylor’s Version.” Therefore, when Taylor Swift surprised the world with the rerelease of “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” on September 17, 2021, no one was expecting it due to her plans of rereleasing Red (Taylor’s Version) on November 12, 2021.
I think that the release of “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” and its lyrics are both “wild” in nature. Taylor Swift has recently surprised her fans by dropping albums unexpectedly or sprinkling hints across her social media platforms. However, releasing a song to the public without warning and her reasoning essentially being the fact that the original song was trending on social media is extremely “wild.” Furthermore, the lyrics of this song are “wild,” with the song title including “wild” in its name. For example, Taylor Swift sings, “I can see the end as it begins,” which is an inherently “wild” statement due to this breaking normal bounds. It is impossible to see the end of something before its beginning and suggest “wild” abilities. Furthermore, the emotional turbulence of lines such as “He’s so bad but he does it so well” and “Say you’ll see me again//Even if it’s just in your wildest dreams,” conveying the “wild” emotions that Taylor Swift is depicting within this song. Additionally, it is wild for Taylor Swift to assume that her partner will see her in his dreams, considering neither he nor she has any authority over their dreams. This suggestion of controlling the uncontrollable is another “wild” aspect of this song.
-Juliette Chartier
This is a perfect song for the prompt. As we learned in class today, these lyrics portray such wildness outside of the norm. Specifically the lyrics you included in your post- “I can see the end, as it begins.” I also believe wildness can be portrayed in romance, as seen through the music video of this song. Loved reading your posts- Great job!
I appreciate the mention of the unexpected rerelease of this song. I was surprised at first when I heard she came out with the TV version of “Wildest Dreams.” Usually Taylor gives hints when she is about to release something, but this was out of the blue. I also like your point in how the song represents “wildness.” This “wildness” is described through Taylor Swift’s recounting of a past relationship. For example in the lyrics, “Tangled up with you all night, burnin’ it down.” These lyrics symbolize the intensity and uncontrollable side of their relationship. Their passion for each other could not be controlled. Overall, I enjoyed reading your post and and loved your choice in song!
– Anna A.