AlexanderMagno 10,746 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 So, I was going through some research, and ended up on Taylor Swift's first singles. I was reading the critical reception she got back then, and I ended up in her song Picture to Burn. Apparently, the lyrics start like this: State the obvious, I didn't get my perfect fantasy I realize you love yourself more than you could ever love me So go and tell your friends that I'm obsessive and crazy That's fine! I'll tell mine You're gay By the way Now, I'm not saying Taylor Swift was homophobic or whatever, I just thought it was worth pointing out how this song and these lyrics were so well received, while for example Katy Perry got incredibly harsh reviews because of her song Ur So Gay (which, of course, is much MUCH more explicit). Still, I've even read a music critic noting these lyrics and applauding them. Why? How come nobody said "wait, is Taylor Swift gay-bashing? Is being gay something to laugh about and mock?". Again, I'm just raising a question, specially in these so called SJW days. What do you think? Should we talk about this? Do you think these lyrics should be criticised, or ir it just a innocent joke? Bias media? did you know about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werk 13,166 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 You're so late Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerFear 5,915 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 The original homophobic chanteuse Kety and her smash hit you're so gay is shaking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALGAYDO 31,751 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I had no idea she even had a song with such lyrics lmao but I wouldn’t read too much into it I’m far from a fan, I actually can’t stand Taylor, but she obviously didn’t have any malicious intentions against the LGBTQ community here Should we bring it up and discuss it? Sure. Should we get our pitchforks and torches out? Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 7,686 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 It's such an immature line. Was she ten when she wrote this? Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderMagno 10,746 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Just now, Werk said: You're so late Was this ever talked about around here? I know I'm late, I'm just saying that she got absolutely no negative reviews because of these lyrics earlier in her career, unlike others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Crosson 103 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I just listened to the song and there is no line saying gay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 48,532 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Pablo said: It's such an immature line. Was she ten when she wrote this? She was like 16 I guess it could be interpreted that Taylor's ex being gay is the excuse she gives for why they broke up, which isn't a way you can really defend Katy's song... stream bionic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I remember getting into a fight with a friend about this in middle school. lol. Honestly, I think Taylor has evolved from that. Those lyrics weren't even in the end product of the song, just the demo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 48,532 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Just now, Jacob Crosson said: I just listened to the song and there is no line saying gay Yeah her team acted on it ASAP and its now like "well you won't mind if i say" stream bionic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 7,686 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, bionic said: Yeah her team acted on it ASAP and its now like "well you won't mind if i say" I can't even find a version with the original lyrics Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderMagno 10,746 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, ALGAYDO said: I’m far from a fan, I actually can’t stand Taylor, but she obviously didn’t have any malicious intentions against the LGBTQ community here I agree she didn't. Nevertheless, she was applauded by these lyrics. Really. Music critics actually enjoyed these. While there are other artists out there who also have no malicious intentions while saying these things but get dragged for it. Just now, bionic said: She was like 16 I guess it could be interpreted that Taylor's ex being gay is the excuse she gives for why they broke up, which isn't a way you can really defend Katy's song... I don't read it that way. It looks like a clapback, as in "oh, you tell them I'm obsessive and crazy? Well I tell them you're gay". Which is not that cool. Again, I don't give a single duck about this, it's just something interesting I found. As for Katy's, well she should have thought twice before releasing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcanum 5,150 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I guess that's how they found common ground for their friendship in the first place JK. I think that the lyrics are cringey AF in total so I wouldn't mind. I Wantth your Love...I Wantth your Love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakariah 11,712 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Taylor & Katy were both probably homophobic in the past, but now they’ve obviously changed their views because they have been educated about this issue. Before I knew anything about LGBT culture, I was homophobic too. It wasn’t until a few years ago where I got educated and now i’m part of the community. People change, those lyrics are old news and don’t represent the views of Taylor & Katy anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit4ever 2,034 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, Arcanum said: Omg What was Katy on here? Crack, Cocain, Alcohol? And why is she wearing a snake? 2001 Britney is shaking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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