Unveiling Taylor Swift's Evocative Journey Through Time

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Unveiling Taylor Swift's Evocative Journey Through Time
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Taylor Swift has released "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," the latest album in her effort to re-record her first six records and regain ownership of her masters. One notable change in the re-record is a modified lyric in the song "Better Than Revenge," which originally contained slut-shaming and misogynistic language. Swift quietly replaced the line with a new one, sparking discussions about rewriting history without acknowledging the context or taking accountability. The re-recorded album also showcases Swift's mature vocals and offers a meta-commentary on her growth as an artist. The article compares Swift's approach to changing lyrics with Hayley Williams of Paramore, who acknowledged the misogyny in their song "Misery Business" before performing it. Additionally, the article reflects on the song "Innocent," written by Swift about Kanye West, and how it now carries a different meaning in light of West's controversial actions.

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