Artwork

Content provided by AP Taylor Swift Podcast. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by AP Taylor Swift Podcast or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

E96: Cruel Summer, August, hits different: Taylor Swift Summer Songs Breakdown

40:00
 
Share
 

Manage episode 498577241 series 3550105
Content provided by AP Taylor Swift Podcast. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by AP Taylor Swift Podcast or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

"Freedom felt like summer then on the coast." What happens when we explore Taylor Swift's music through the lens of summer? In this episode, we explore how summer functions both as a setting and a symbol in Taylor's songwriting. From the cruel intensity of forbidden love to nostalgic August romances and the catastrophic blues of heartbreak, we explore how Taylor uses summer to capture everything from youthful freedom to emotional devastation. Join us as we discuss "Cruel Summer," "august," and "Hits Different" to uncover why summer hits different in Taylor's discography.

Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe

Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com

Mentioned in this episode:

  • EXX: Fall Songs
  • E31: Shakespeare

Episode Highlights:

[01:12] Introduction to Summer in Literature
[08:11] "Cruel Summer" Lover
[17:03] "august" folklore
[30:11] "Hits Different" Midnights

Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social!

Contact us at [email protected]

Affiliate Codes:

Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!

Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro

This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

  continue reading

110 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 498577241 series 3550105
Content provided by AP Taylor Swift Podcast. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by AP Taylor Swift Podcast or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

"Freedom felt like summer then on the coast." What happens when we explore Taylor Swift's music through the lens of summer? In this episode, we explore how summer functions both as a setting and a symbol in Taylor's songwriting. From the cruel intensity of forbidden love to nostalgic August romances and the catastrophic blues of heartbreak, we explore how Taylor uses summer to capture everything from youthful freedom to emotional devastation. Join us as we discuss "Cruel Summer," "august," and "Hits Different" to uncover why summer hits different in Taylor's discography.

Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe

Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com

Mentioned in this episode:

  • EXX: Fall Songs
  • E31: Shakespeare

Episode Highlights:

[01:12] Introduction to Summer in Literature
[08:11] "Cruel Summer" Lover
[17:03] "august" folklore
[30:11] "Hits Different" Midnights

Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social!

Contact us at [email protected]

Affiliate Codes:

Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!

Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro

This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

  continue reading

110 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play