[Moonchild]

My favorite song of the moment is "Sky Fits Heaven" by Madonna.

[Moonchild]

Naturally, I'm also digging Living Proof a lot since I've been listening to it for inspiration.

[Achilles.]

Originally posted by ceremonials

I feel like "1989" will be very campy but I'm here for it

camp camp camp camp camp.

1989 Song

[Spoken]
If I could turn back time
I'd go to nineteen... eighty... nine

Tonight let's dress up
And we can be the new romantics
Shake off this bad blood
Baby there's magic in the music
Makes me wanna dance
Under the city lights
So I can leave the past behind

But then he walks in
Just like he's James Dean on a mission
After everythin'
I'm not sure if I can forgive him
But I catch a glance
Of those flashing green eyes
And the emotions start to fly

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

No I won't let you go this time

We survived the storm
Even after all of my mistakes
I'm a rose with thorns
But you say you like me that way
It's our second chance
We can get this love right
Yeah you just have to stay this time

Only in my dreams
Have we rekindled that fragile flame
Then you kiss my cheek
And I know nothing will be the same
I wish you would dance
With me all through the night
And we can leave the past behind

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

And it's just like a prayer
When you're here with me
I feel it in the air
And in your heartbeat
Love had drowned in despair
Lost under the sea
I had no hope to spare
Til you came back to me

I take a Polaroid
In my mind
To make this moment last
My whole life
Cause I just can't believe
You're still in love with me

[Pause]

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine

Explaining 1989

I started out intending to write a party song revolving around the hook "Party like it's 1989!" (because you know Taylor would do it). I had a New Romantics reference planned, because the new romantics fashion trend was popular in the late 80s, and I wanted the song to include a few references to pop culture circa 1989.

Then I came up with a line about James Dean, and decided to eschew the basic bop in favor of a song that fit the album's focus on an on/off relationship. And so, "1989" starts out as a song about going out to get over an ex-man, but some tension is introduced when said ex shows up.

Key words and phrases from 1989 pop up in "1989," tying the song and album together. For example, "Green eyes" appear here, as well as in Wonderland and I Know Places. Considering so many songs on 1989 feature similar imagery, it seemed appropriate to continue using this imagery in my song.

[Moonchild]

And, of course, you can't go wrong with Kylie.

[Moonchild]

Or Gaga.

[ausdaniel]

OH MY GOD JAKE YOU HAVE #1 ON LOCKDOWN WITH THAT! Congrats

[Moonchild]

Originally posted by JakeKills

1989

[Spoken]
If I could turn back time
I'd go to nineteen... eighty... nine

Tonight let's dress up
And we can be the new romantics
Shake off this bad blood
Baby there's magic in the music
Makes me wanna dance
Under the city lights
So I can leave the past behind

But then he walks in
Just like he's James Dean on a mission
After everythin'
I'm not sure if I can forgive him
But I catch a glance
Of those flashing green eyes
And the emotions start to fly

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

No I won't let you go this time

We survived the storm
Even after all of my mistakes
I'm a rose with thorns
But you say you like me that way
It's our second chance
We can get this love right
Yeah you just have to stay this time

Only in my dreams
Have we rekindled that fragile flame
Then you kiss my cheek
And I know nothing will be the same
I wish you would dance
With me all through the night
And we can leave the past behind

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

And it's just like a prayer
When you're here with me
I feel it in the air
And in your heartbeat
Love had drowned in despair
Lost under the sea
I had no hope to spare
Til you came back to me

I take a Polaroid
In my mind
To make this moment last
My whole life
Cause I just can't believe
You're still in love with me

[Pause]

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine
Cause I swear that I
Have loved you all my life
And I feel just like
This is our chance to shine
Cause I swear that I
Won't let you go this time

And I feel just like
I'm back in eighty nine

About 1989

I started out intending to write a party song revolving around the hook "Party like it's 1989!" (because you know Taylor would do it). I had a New Romantics reference planned, because the new romantics fashion trend was popular in the late 80s, and I wanted the song to include a few references to pop culture circa 1989.

Then I came up with a line about James Dean, and decided to eschew the basic bop in favor of a song that fit the album's focus on an on/off relationship. And so, "1989" starts out as a song about going out to get over an ex-man, but some tension is introduced when said ex shows up.

Key words and phrases from 1989 pop up in "1989," tying the song and album together. For example, "Green eyes" appear here, as well as in Wonderland and I Know Places. Considering so many songs on 1989 feature similar imagery, it seemed appropriate to continue using this imagery in my song.

It's very Taylor for sure. I get why you included the other 1989 references, but I think it takes away from the identity of the song by itself. I think you could have incorporated more of your personal writing style.

[Moonchild]

But then again, my song is kinda Cher through and through, so what room do I have to say anything?

[Achilles.]

Originally posted by ausdaniel

OH MY GOD JAKE YOU HAVE #1 ON LOCKDOWN WITH THAT! Congrats

I'm glad you like it! But I don't think so. It's gonna get mixed reactions, like this:

Originally posted by Moonchild

It's very Taylor for sure. I get why you included the other 1989 references, but I think it takes away from the identity of the song by itself. I think you could have incorporated more of your personal writing style.

It's more my style than Hers, though. She would never @ my chorus, and there aren't really any standout one-liners.

[Moonchild]

Y'all, we still have 85 posts. We have more to go.

[ausdaniel]

Cmonnnnnnn

[8thPrince]

omg go to bed y'all they'll probably be here when you wake up

[Achilles.]

Offer me one hundred more posts of praise.

[Moonchild]

They try to keep you down, but there's no denying you're a champion.

[Moonchild]

Greatest of them all, you're a champion.

[Aurora]

I've only read a few entries so far but I'm impressed. Y'all keep stepping it upT.

[ausdaniel]

Baby, you're all I need
Come now, set me free
Like a wild - fire
Like a wild - fire

[Moonchild]

Originally posted by Sam 

I've only read a few entries so far but I'm impressed. Y'all keep stepping it upT.

Speed it up fat.

[Moonchild]

Drag queen music.

[Moonchild]

Cover girl, put the bass in your walk!