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Ally N's avatar

Okay... I am a Hoax truther now. I agree that it is the missing piece to the Rep era/album.

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Ally N's avatar

So good, I had to listen twice!

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Melinda's avatar

I am a minute into this and I am so excited to hear this analysis. This song was there for me in my darkest hours of 2020 after a deep betrayal and heartbreak from my romantic partner of 4 years. The details lined up so perfectly for me and it was the soundtrack to my deep grief. Can’t wait to hear your take.

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zoe's avatar

A RHODES SCHOLAR

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Selina Rose's avatar

This kind of literary analysis should be taught in schools. <3

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Carat's avatar

Omg I love this!!! I can't wait for more content on the lizard review🦎🩷

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Lucia's avatar

Ooohhh my god I hadn't thought of the vaults of Reputation in that way!! We might get very painful song I'm not prepared really. As usual loved hearing this ❤️

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Madeline Rubicam's avatar

TRULY...THERE ARE SECRETS IN THAT VAULT THAT NEED TO BE LET LOOSE...

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Samantha's avatar

I've been waiting for this one! This is such a fantastic unpacking of the many many layers of Hoax. And only you could make me laugh out loud several times while discussing such heavy source material.

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Cynthia's avatar

super thought-provoking as usual!! I listen to you and you and Zack and my brain really starts to go places-- so good Madeline!! more lyrical analyses!

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Elizabeth W. Contreras's avatar

Loved this

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Ally N's avatar

I have been WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE, O GREAT 🦎🥹

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Vicky's avatar

EXCELLENT review and analysis of this song! Great job Madeline!

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Gianna's avatar

You are the reason this song started to click for me. Hoax was at the bottom of my Folklore rankings at first and now it’s in the top half.

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Madeline Rubicam's avatar

my impact...truly my impact.....

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Ally N's avatar

Cannot get enough! Excited for the midnights revisit!

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Kristen R's avatar

That was dope. But I want to hear more about your interpretation of the cliff side line! Is she asking to be given a reason not to just jump, not to just throw it at all away?

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Madeline Rubicam's avatar

I think that part means “give me a reason why you did this” etc etc

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Kristen R's avatar

That makes sense. And the cliff side location is just aesthetic?

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