Taylor Swift has re-written a problematic lyric on ‘Converse Now (Taylor’s Model)’.
The pop star launched the re-recording of her 2010 third album right now (July 7) as she continues to recreate her first six data after the controversial gross sales of her masters lately.
It follows on from ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Model)’ and ‘Purple (Taylor’s Model)’, each of which got here out in 2021.
On the monitor ‘Higher Than Revenge (Taylor’s Model)’, the singer has modified a line from the unique track that had been interpreted by some as being “anti-feminist” and having a slut-shaming message.
“She’s an actress, whoa/ She’s higher identified for the issues that she does on the mattress, whoa,” Swift sings on the 2010 model of the track. Nonetheless, the up to date ‘Higher Than Revenge’ lyric goes: “She’s an actress, whoa/ He was a moth to the flame, she was holding the matches.”
The monitor is rumoured to have been impressed by Swift’s ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas and his post-Swift girlfriend, actress Camilla Belle. Swift was 20 years previous when ‘Converse Now’ was launched, and he or she later addressed the controversial lyric following a destructive response from critics.
“I used to be 18 once I wrote [‘Better Than Revenge’],” she informed The Guardian in 2014. “That’s the age you’re once you assume somebody can really take your boyfriend. You then develop up and realise nobody take somebody from you in the event that they don’t wish to depart.”
Because the arrival of ‘Converse Now’ (Taylor’s Model)’, followers have been airing their ideas on the lyric swap on social media.
“‘Higher Than Revenge (Taylor’s Model)’ has the lyrics she needs she would’ve written all alongside and I respect the hell out of that,” one individual wrote. “She’s repeatedly informed us that is her ardour mission, she’s doing this for herself – as she ought to! it’s HER mission!”
One other stated: “I’ve stated from the start that Taylor doesn’t have to alter ‘Higher Than Revenge’, however there’s an actual risk that the unique makes her uncomfortable and he or she shouldn’t should put one thing out that makes her really feel that means.”
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Elsewhere, a 3rd fan added: “I respect Taylor’s resolution to alter the lyrics on ‘Higher Than Revenge’ however I really like the unique extra.”
Some folks have joked that Swift ought to launch a brand new ‘(Slut Shaming Model)’ of the track. Others have advised that preserving the unique line would have been a extra “genuine” strategy.
“Taylor ought to have saved the unique ‘Higher Than Revenge’ lyrics,” a Twitter person argued. “If you’re 18 you are feeling issues so strongly, ofc you’d be petty and evil about somebody you assume stole your boyfriend! Personal it bb!!”
See these reactions and extra within the tweets under.
higher than revenge (taylor’s model) has the lyrics she needs she would’ve written all alongside and that i respect the hell out of that. she’s repeatedly informed us that is her ardour mission, she’s doing this for herself – as she ought to! it’s HER mission!! #SpeakNowTaylorsVersion
— swiftie wins 🩷 (@swifferwins) July 7, 2023
I’ve stated from the start that Taylor doesn’t have to alter Higher Than Revenge, however there’s an actual risk that the unique makes her uncomfortable and he or she shouldn’t should put one thing out that makes her really feel that means
— Chris Swiftie™ (@HuffleBoy) July 6, 2023
feminism returning to my physique as i hear to higher than revenge (taylor’s model) bc of the modified lyrics#SpeakNowTaylorsVersion pic.twitter.com/hNdh5pRh8G
— Mace ♡ (@2024dot) July 7, 2023
I respect Taylor’s resolution to alter the lyrics on “Higher than Revenge” however i like the unique extra 🙃
— 🌸 Mina 🌸 (@mikaneko_nami) July 7, 2023
We simply should bully her into releasing Higher Than Revenge (Taylor’s Model) (Slut Shaming Model) like she did with lana and snow on the seaside https://t.co/kLuBwT02ar
— ruby (@e_matron) July 6, 2023
I want Higher Than Revenge (Slut Shaming Model) now pic.twitter.com/JyBqyBqg0D
— Whitney Dickey (@DickeyTales) July 7, 2023
as a lot as i needed to listen to Higher Than Revenge (Slut Shaming Model) (Taylor’s Model) i’ve to confess that lyric change was elegant as fuck
— R🥴 (@rab4__) July 7, 2023
i heard that she modified higher than revenge which in my view reveals that followers put an excessive amount of strain on her to be excellent she will’t even be genuine!
— Blended Bag (@Bisimwa27) July 6, 2023
Taylor chief of genuine songwriting Alison Swift please do not change a factor on Higher Than Revenge
— CFC SWift (@dorotheaTrack8) June 7, 2023
tbh taylor ought to have saved the unique higher than revenge lyrics, once you’re 18 you are feeling issues so strongly, ofc you’d be petty and evil about somebody you assume stole your boyfriend! personal it bb!!
— george griffiths (@georgegriffiths) July 6, 2023
if taylor was a real feminist then she would have saved the unique lyrics to higher than revenge
— chelsea 🩶💕 (@hakukook) July 7, 2023
Swift hasn’t carried out ‘Higher Than Revenge’ reside since 2012, in keeping with Billboard. She may doubtlessly revive the monitor onstage through the present North American leg of her ‘Eras’ tour, which features a ‘shock track’ phase every evening.
Earlier this week, Swift added additional dates to the UK and Eire leg of the tour – ruling her out of headlining Glastonbury 2024. Go to right here for tickets and extra info on the upcoming ‘Eras’ tour gigs.
Taylor Swift launched her tenth and newest studio album, ‘Midnights’, final October. In a four-star evaluate, NME wrote: “After a foray into a unique sonic world, on Swift’s return to pure pop she nonetheless shimmers.”
