It’s about an affair…. She’s telling the story from the side of the mistress. Thats why she doesn’t want anyone to know where she’s going at the beginning. And then she talks about leaving the perfume on the shelf so she doesn’t leave any scent behind. They lie a million little times. All of the lies that go along with an affair. She says she’d ruin herself a million times to be with him. Even though she knows it’s wrong.
Illicit Affairs is one of my all-time favourite songs of her. Im happy you reacted to it and that you liked it. I remember the first time I listened to it and brushed it aside. Only later, when I truly listened to the lyrics, I fell in love with it.
I have been watching your reactions for a long time now. I love them. You absolutely understand words, music and pen. You understand Taylor Swift, and many other artists... and I'll keep watching your reactions A MILLION LITTLE TIMES
To those who don't know Taylor had to cancel 3 of her shows in Vienna and Austria, 2 guys were going to bomb the stadium while she was performing, they have the 2 guys, but they think there might be a 3rd guy involved. These are very scary times we live in.
I don’t think this is fictional, at least not completely. She said the thing about the songs on this album being stories but she was still with Joe at the time, so it makes sense for her to say it’s fictional. I think TTPD puts all of it in a new light. If you re-listen through the TTPD lens, so to speak, everything makes a lot more sense and feels a lot more real. She really did swirl Matty into all her poems 😭
There's a fair bit of discussion on this one, with people wondering if she's saying she really cheated on anyone and others positing that it's a fictional character used to explore the emotions of a situation she hasn't been in (or has, but playing a different part). Relationships are tricky to write honestly because they are so subjective, so it's hard to write the "truth." I like that she explores all of the nuances in her writing, including trying to use her empathy to write from other points of view. This is not her only song about a complicated or non-traditional relationship. Maybe it helps her to deal with things in her own life that hurt her or don't make sense. Maybe she really did live this, but hasn't sorted out her feelings enough yet to claim her truth on the subject. Maybe she was a bystander or victim or perpetrator in the whole thing. We may never know. For now, let's say fiction and give her some grace until she's ready to confirm or deny. Either way, it's pretty brilliant writing, to paint the story and make us feel something about the characters in such a short time. Even if some of us end it with sympathy and questions and others with judgement. That's the power of great writing. We might not make the same choices or live through the same situations, but i think many of us have felt something more or different than we expected for at least one of the characters by the end of the song. Wow! That takes talent. Ever tried to change someone's mind with a song? It's not easy, except if you're Taylor Swift, apparently.😊
The secret language reminds me of the realness with you and your wife during eras re: laundry and red bottom shoes and D3’s cough and your hydration needs … ❤
She would ruin herself a million times over because she can see the colors and speak the language only with him. I had a love like that, where no one before him and no one after him could ever make me feel the way i felt when i was with him. Those feelings are the colors and secret language. And he knows damn well, she woukd ruin herself a million little times to be able to feel that way with him. Ugh its so deep. I really enjoy seeing people hear some of her lyrics for the 1st time. And you are one of the few that catches the depth the 1st time around, i appreciate that!
Love all the Taylor reactions! If you want to appeal to another rabid (in a good way) fan base, you may want to react to One Direction, and the boys solo careers! You won’t be disappointed!
I can not believe that the one she does in the Eras Tour came from this song. It’s my best part of the Eras Tour. I think of it as the girl yelling at James because he chose Betty!!
@@breico8535 Yes! The live version is absolutely amazing! Almost like watching performance art...she really let's it all out during that part of the show.😊👍
this is most likely about her ex Joe whenever they where out in public they'd always have there faces covered and sometimes even wore disguise. Not like out boy Trav who isn't afraid of being seen with her
For some context there is a fictional love triangle on this album between James, Betty and Augustine. Basically James cheated on Betty/ they “were on a break”situation with Augustine (who I think is speaking in this song) Betty is heart broken but knows he will come back to her on “cardigan” and he does on “Betty” but that leaves Augustine to be left with only the memories on “August” and “illicit affairs” or at least that’s how I interpret it, the lore on this album is crazy lol
I HAVE A SUGGESTION!!! Please watch "Everything Has Changed" by Taylor Swift (feat. Ed Sheeran) music video followed by "The Joker and the Queen" by Ed Sheeran (feat. Taylor Swift) music video! The two are connected but 10 years apart and I'd love to see your thoughts on them!
You’ve now entered the realm of knowing this masterpiece, you are a changed man now I’m sure.
Agreed
It’s about an affair…. She’s telling the story from the side of the mistress. Thats why she doesn’t want anyone to know where she’s going at the beginning. And then she talks about leaving the perfume on the shelf so she doesn’t leave any scent behind. They lie a million little times. All of the lies that go along with an affair. She says she’d ruin herself a million times to be with him. Even though she knows it’s wrong.
Which is perfectly said.. wow thank you 🙏🏾
My friend, you have really gotten into the world that is being a Swiftie. This song is a MASTERPIECE.
Illicit Affairs is one of my all-time favourite songs of her. Im happy you reacted to it and that you liked it.
I remember the first time I listened to it and brushed it aside. Only later, when I truly listened to the lyrics, I fell in love with it.
I have been watching your reactions for a long time now. I love them. You absolutely understand words, music and pen.
You understand Taylor Swift, and many other artists... and I'll keep watching your reactions A MILLION LITTLE TIMES
You are fully in the Swift multiverse now, my friend.
To those who don't know Taylor had to cancel 3 of her shows in Vienna and Austria, 2 guys were going to bomb the stadium while she was performing, they have the 2 guys, but they think there might be a 3rd guy involved. These are very scary times we live in.
Yes, I heard about that and Trav was concerned as well… just wild
This is one of her best bridges!
I love watching your reactions and break down of her songs. Welcome to Swifty World
Great reaction, I don't think you have ever stopped so many times before. Remember some of these are fictional stories, this is one of them.
How do you know?
@@Knix2635 I am going to assume you are new.
I don’t think this is fictional, at least not completely. She said the thing about the songs on this album being stories but she was still with Joe at the time, so it makes sense for her to say it’s fictional. I think TTPD puts all of it in a new light. If you re-listen through the TTPD lens, so to speak, everything makes a lot more sense and feels a lot more real. She really did swirl Matty into all her poems 😭
Great review!!!! It's a good one.
She knows he’s married and isn't leaving his wife.
There's a fair bit of discussion on this one, with people wondering if she's saying she really cheated on anyone and others positing that it's a fictional character used to explore the emotions of a situation she hasn't been in (or has, but playing a different part). Relationships are tricky to write honestly because they are so subjective, so it's hard to write the "truth." I like that she explores all of the nuances in her writing, including trying to use her empathy to write from other points of view. This is not her only song about a complicated or non-traditional relationship. Maybe it helps her to deal with things in her own life that hurt her or don't make sense. Maybe she really did live this, but hasn't sorted out her feelings enough yet to claim her truth on the subject. Maybe she was a bystander or victim or perpetrator in the whole thing. We may never know. For now, let's say fiction and give her some grace until she's ready to confirm or deny. Either way, it's pretty brilliant writing, to paint the story and make us feel something about the characters in such a short time. Even if some of us end it with sympathy and questions and others with judgement. That's the power of great writing. We might not make the same choices or live through the same situations, but i think many of us have felt something more or different than we expected for at least one of the characters by the end of the song. Wow! That takes talent. Ever tried to change someone's mind with a song? It's not easy, except if you're Taylor Swift, apparently.😊
I thought it was from the perspective of who was sneaking off with James behind Betty's back....I could have always had it wrong.
The secret language reminds me of the realness with you and your wife during eras re: laundry and red bottom shoes and D3’s cough and your hydration needs … ❤
She would ruin herself a million times over because she can see the colors and speak the language only with him. I had a love like that, where no one before him and no one after him could ever make me feel the way i felt when i was with him. Those feelings are the colors and secret language. And he knows damn well, she woukd ruin herself a million little times to be able to feel that way with him. Ugh its so deep. I really enjoy seeing people hear some of her lyrics for the 1st time. And you are one of the few that catches the depth the 1st time around, i appreciate that!
Bro you have to watch her “angry version” on the Eras Tour where she belts the bridge!! It’s right before My Tears Ricochet!
This!!! My favorite part before she added TTPD
I have reacted to the Eras tour actually 👀
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@@ABtheKreator whaaat! Ok I’m down the rabbit hole now! Thanks!!
you taught me a - ok alright - 😂
Love all the Taylor reactions! If you want to appeal to another rabid (in a good way) fan base, you may want to react to One Direction, and the boys solo careers! You won’t be disappointed!
I can not believe that the one she does in the Eras Tour came from this song. It’s my best part of the Eras Tour. I think of it as the girl yelling at James because he chose Betty!!
Eras tour?
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@@ABtheKreator Best Version and hands down this into Tears Ricochet best part of the Eras Tour!!
I am a fan of your reactions!
She performs a shortened version live on the Eras tour that is extraordinary to witness. Such a powerful part of the show!❤
I’ve only seen the video, but it hits so much harder than the recorder version
@@breico8535 Yes! The live version is absolutely amazing! Almost like watching performance art...she really let's it all out during that part of the show.😊👍
I had an illicit affair....the guy brought a clean shirt to change into, so he didn't smell like my perfume
Great reaction.❤Stay safe
❤ your reaction
Me going to see this again live on the ERA’s tour ❤
In my opinion, one of her best songs!!
We really be interpreting her lyrics like we do the bible 😂
An emotional affair
this is most likely about her ex Joe whenever they where out in public they'd always have there faces covered and sometimes even wore disguise. Not like out boy Trav who isn't afraid of being seen with her
Please listen to this on her era tour!!!!!
Eras tour? 👀
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Illicit affair means one or both are married.
Have u done the project or how did it end yet ?? I need to see how u react to it lol
Eras Tour?
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For some context there is a fictional love triangle on this album between James, Betty and Augustine. Basically James cheated on Betty/ they “were on a break”situation with Augustine (who I think is speaking in this song) Betty is heart broken but knows he will come back to her on “cardigan” and he does on “Betty” but that leaves Augustine to be left with only the memories on “August” and “illicit affairs” or at least that’s how I interpret it, the lore on this album is crazy lol
I HAVE A SUGGESTION!!! Please watch "Everything Has Changed" by Taylor Swift (feat. Ed Sheeran) music video followed by "The Joker and the Queen" by Ed Sheeran (feat. Taylor Swift) music video! The two are connected but 10 years apart and I'd love to see your thoughts on them!
Another reaction to this overrated boring artist!! 🙄
and more to come 🤗
Haters gonna hate
And the haters are so boring 🥱
@@ABtheKreatorteehee u so real 4 this ❤🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
You sound JADEd😂