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Jul 2015
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Holy Ground - Episode 188 - Taylor Talk:...

Taylortalk.org - The Taylor Swift Podcast By: Adam Bromberg, Diane, Steve
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Episode 188 - I was reminiscing just the other day… about doing a throwback song analysis that took me away! On Episode 188 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss “Holy Ground,” a song from the RED album that we believe completes the growth/story arc from “Forever & Always,” to “Last Kiss,” and ending with “Holy Ground” (which are all songs rumored to be about the same person). “Holy Ground” is such a mature way to look at a past relationship. We can learn a lot from Taylor Swift.

What’s your take on the song? Particularly, what do you make of the lyric, “and I see your face in every crowd”? Post your thoughts in the comments below. Enjoy!

Highlights from Episode 188 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: “Holy Ground” Song Analysis– Adam fanboys over Taylor’s use of the word “reminisce” in true English teacher fashion.– What’s your interpretation of “New York Time”?– Is the phrase “holy ground” a religious reference?– Check out what Diane predicted about “Holy Ground” before the song was released: taylortalk.org/what-could-the-seven-known-red-songs-be-about-editorial (Do we like the blogs? Do we read the blogs?)– Diane has a light bulb moment years in the making about the end of the song!– No one can agree on what “And I see your face in every crowd” means. Thoughts?

Other Topics:– A listener tries to Stump the Steve this episode (yea, Steve’s back!)– Sami gives us a 1989 World Tour recap brought to you by @TSwiftOnTour– We remind Adam how important it is to listen and not just talk…

Calendar– July 24 & 25: The 1989 World Tour – Foxborough, MA– August 1: The 1989 World Tour – Vancouver, BC

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