Listening to this now, I just had a thought about the line “he looks up grinning like a devil”… It could tie back to the prechorus “devils roll the dice.” And with what you were saying, the devil on her shoulder telling her to go for it may have been him the whole time. Even though she thought he wouldn’t be up for it, they both made the decision to do it anyway!
Thank you for this deep dive! I mostly got the deeper meaning behind the lyrics, but the second verse with the vending machine always kinda left me befuddled. Your explanation makes so much sense!!
I remember Taylor saying during an Eras show after Cruel Summer was made a single that it was always her favourite song off of Lover, which was so funny to me because she paid that song no attention whatsoever during the actual Lover era 😭😭 I think Taylor just tends to align her favourites with the fan favourites lol. But I'm glad with the Eras Tour, she finally gave Cruel Summer the long overdued flowers it rightfully deserved.
Happy anniversary! An excellent analysis 🫶🏻 I’ll be honest the vending machine line was always confusing to me and I really liked the way you broke down the second verse!
WEVE BEEN NEEDING THIS !!!!!! Currently mowing the lawn for my 4th barbecue while listening to this it feels perfect 😍 also happy wedding anniversary !! ❤️ sending love to you and mason !
Listening to this now, I just had a thought about the line “he looks up grinning like a devil”… It could tie back to the prechorus “devils roll the dice.” And with what you were saying, the devil on her shoulder telling her to go for it may have been him the whole time. Even though she thought he wouldn’t be up for it, they both made the decision to do it anyway!
the line about the glow of the vending machine always gave me synthwave visuals. strong pink and blue glow in the night
Omg same!
Thank you for this deep dive! I mostly got the deeper meaning behind the lyrics, but the second verse with the vending machine always kinda left me befuddled. Your explanation makes so much sense!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous analysis, Lizard! This just unlocked something in me. Happy anniversary!!!! 🫶
this is one of your greatest lyrical analyses ever!!! second verse goes off
happy anniversary madeline and mason!!
The 3 Bs!!! 🍻🌭🧨 God Bless America! 🇺🇸 Oh, and Happy Anniversary. ❤️🤍💙
Love this!
I remember Taylor saying during an Eras show after Cruel Summer was made a single that it was always her favourite song off of Lover, which was so funny to me because she paid that song no attention whatsoever during the actual Lover era 😭😭 I think Taylor just tends to align her favourites with the fan favourites lol. But I'm glad with the Eras Tour, she finally gave Cruel Summer the long overdued flowers it rightfully deserved.
Loved this analysis :) :)
Happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary! An excellent analysis 🫶🏻 I’ll be honest the vending machine line was always confusing to me and I really liked the way you broke down the second verse!
Aw the flowers are beautiful! Who says romance is dead?
WEVE BEEN NEEDING THIS !!!!!! Currently mowing the lawn for my 4th barbecue while listening to this it feels perfect 😍 also happy wedding anniversary !! ❤️ sending love to you and mason !
Great analysis, as usual! Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Lizard! 💕🎆
“He looks up grinning like a devil…” He decided to roll the dice. 🎲 GALAXY BRAIN SONGWRITERRRRR!
Doh! Now I see I’m not the only one who got there. 🤭