Harmony Higher Education Thesis

Taylor Swift A Game of Love and Lyric

Anine Wilberg

March 25rd 2024

Lets start

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to 'Breakup Ballads: Taylor's Tale.' In this interactive game, you have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a songwriter and help Taylor Swift craft her next heartfelt breakup anthem. Fresh from her recent split with her boyfriend, Taylor is turning to her fans for inspiration. Your task is simple yet crucial: guide Taylor through the creative process by offering your insights, emotions, and preferences. With your input, together, we'll weave a tapestry of emotions, melodies, and lyrics that capture the essence of Taylor's journey. So, let's dive in and help Taylor write a breakup song that resonates with hearts around the world!

What genre or style of music do you think would suit this breakup song best?

POP

As the queen of pop music, this song will portray a powermove. An uplifiting, positive, and emowered song. Focuesing on the female strenght.

COUNTRY

I want Pop

Every song has its story. This country song, will be heartwarming, calm, and deep.

I want country

POP IT IS

I want this

I want this

Now, choose her outfit.

COUNTRY IT IS

I want this

I want this

Now, choose her outfit.

CHOOSE ONE.

or focus on newfound confidence and independence?

Taylor wants to infuse her song with personal anecdotes. Should she draw from past experiences with heartbreak

YES

YES

CHOOSE ONE.

In crafting this breakup anthem should she take a stance of fierce independence, channeling her strength to overcome heartache and inspire?

In crafting this breakup anthem for Taylor Swift, do you feel she should embrace vulnerability and express raw emotions to empower herself and others?

YES

YES

CHOOSE ONE.

In crafting this breakup anthem should she lean towards a narrative of righteous anger and liberation, where she asserts her independence and celebrates her newfound freedom?

Should Taylor Swift's breakup song lean towards a narrative of forgiveness and closure, where she reflects on the good times and wishes her ex well in their separate journeys?

YES

YES

6. Methodology

When crafting Taylor Swift's breakup anthem

Should she take a more abstract approach, not mention his name, focusing solely on her own emotions and journey of healing?

When crafting Taylor Swift's breakup anthem

YES

Should she directly address her ex, weaving his presence into the lyrics like she did in "Dear John".

YES

POP

Let's explore how Taylor's recent experiences have shaped her perspective on love and resilience. How can she incorporate these into her lyrics?

"In a crowded room, your absence screams, a silent echo of shattered dreams."

"Neon lights flicker, memories blur, as I dance alone in our love's sepulcher."

POP

How can Taylor use her own experiences to add authenticity and depth to the song?

"In a crowded room, your absence screams, a silent echo of shattered dreams."

"Neon lights flicker, memories blur, as I dance alone in our love's sepulcher."

Should she just mention his name, and then keep the story as to why the broke up for her self?

Should she take power and speak her truth and not only mention his name, but also why they broke up?

YES, TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.

YES, KEEP YOUR PRIVATE LIFE PRIVATE

Anger and Liberation- choose you favorite verse.

Option 1

Through the tears and the pain, I find my strength anew, No longer held back by chains that bound me to you. I reclaim my heart, my spirit, and my name, In the fire of liberation, I rise from the flame.

I want this

Option 2

In the echoes of silence, I hear my battle cry, No longer shackled by your deceit, I spread my wings to fly. With every step away from you, I reclaim my stolen light, In the furnace of anger, I forge my path of might.

I want this

Forgiveness and Closure- choose your favorite verse.

Option 1

In the quiet of the night, memories softly call, Echoes of laughter and tears, they gently fall. Though our love may have faded, like autumn leaves in flight, I'll hold onto forgiveness, and wish you well tonight.

I want this one

Option 2

Through tear-stained pages of our story untold, I find solace in forgiveness, as our love grows old. In the bittersweet melody of our last goodbye, I release the pain, spread my wings, and fly.

I want this one

COUNTRY

NOW LETS FOCUS ON THE LYRICS. WHICH SENTENCE GRABS YOUR ATTENTION.

"On a dusty road, where memories fade, I'm left alone in the mess we made."

"Underneath the stars where our love once danced, now lies the echo of a shattered romance."

POP

NOW LETS FOCUS ON THE LYRICS. WHICH SENTENCE GRABS YOUR ATTENTION.

"In a crowded room, your absence screams, a silent echo of shattered dreams."

"Neon lights flicker, memories blur, as I dance alone in our love's sepulcher."

Now choose her album cover.

"The Path to Serenity"

"Heartbeat of Freedom"

"Whispers of Redemption"

Choose your song title

Choose your song title

"Farewell Melodies"

"Dawn of Independence"

"Shattered Chains, Unbroken Spirit"

Choose your song title

"Whispers of Redemption"

Good Job! Thank you for helping Taylor Swift write her new song

"Heartbeat of Freedom"

Good Job! Thank you for helping Taylor Swift write her new song

"The Path to Serenity"

Good Job! Thank you for helping Taylor Swift write her new song

"Shattered Chains, Unbroken Spirit"

Good Job! Thank you for helping Taylor Swift write her new song

"Dawn of Independence"

Good Job! Thank you for helping Taylor Swift write her new song

"Farewell Melodies"

Good Job! Thank you for helping Taylor Swift write her new song