Episode 137 - As bad as it sounds, we’re happy Taylor Swift didn’t have friends in middle school. In Episode 137 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss one of the first songs Taylor ever wrote, “The Outside.” In “The Outside,” Taylor talks about what it’s like to be on the outside looking in, a feeling everyone can relate to at least one point in their lives. However, there is hope. Taylor’s story is proof that even though you may feel like an outcast, what makes you different makes you special. The very same kids who made fun of Taylor for liking country music now get to look up at her performing on stage in front of thousands of people. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights from Episode 137 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion – “The Outside” Song Analysis:

- At twelve years old, Taylor captures the timeless aspect of being an outcast in “The Outside”

- Adam says this song could really be a theme song for Facebook users.

- Taylor draws from a Robert Frost poem to inspire the lyrics in this song. We wonder how many other times Taylor has drawn from outside sources in her writing.

- “If you’re lucky enough to be different, don’t change.” Wise words from Ms. Swift.

- We talk about the similarities between “Mean” and “The Outside.”

Other Topics:

- Taylor doesn’t just passively donate to charity; instead, she creates something awesome, like a music production cart for the patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia!

- The RED Tour, aka the tour that never ends, will actually end this week!

- You know you’re a swifty when you’re already saving money for a concert on a tour that hasn’t been announced for an album that hasn’t even been announced!

- Swifties are listening to “Black Roses” by Clare Bowen.