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The Rhythmic Power of Champagne Problems

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Dom Perignon, did you bring it? 

Today we’re toasting to Champagne Problems from Taylor Swift’s 2020 album, evermore. Uncle Jerry discusses the different meter used throughout the lyrics, and also wonders if there’s a deeper meaning with society’s expectations and the narrator’s autonomy throughout the story.

Angela brings up the Swiftie discussion about which word they’ll never say again, and they also tell the story of Uncle Jerry officiating Angela’s wedding.


Works Cited:

Night Train – Jimmy Forrest

Take the A Train – Duke Ellington

In Medias Res

Heart of Glass – Blondie

Iambic Pentameter

Trochee

Dactyl

Anapest Disnarration and the Unmentioned in Fact and Fiction – Marina Lambrou – Affiliate Link

Sociological Criticism


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