Taylor Swift showcased her talent for surprises during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City. The 33-year-old singer premiered a brand-new music video for her song “I Can See You,” featuring familiar faces like Joey King, Presley Cash, and Taylor Lautner, who had previously inspired her track “Back to December” from Speak Now. After the video premiere, Swift pleasantly shocked the audience by bringing out King, Lautner, and Cash during her performance at Geha Field. Lautner even treated fans to cartwheels and backflips, reminiscent of a scene from the movie Valentine’s Day, in which he and Swift shared the screen over a decade ago.
The music video portrays Swift’s quest to reclaim her album Speak Now, with King and Cash making appearances, as they did in Swift’s 2011 “Mean” music video. This surprise came on the same day that Swift released the highly anticipated re-recording of her 2010 album, now titled Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). The new record not only features updated versions of the original track list and previously released bonus songs but also includes six new tracks from the vault, featuring collaborations with Hayley Williams and Fall Out Boy.
Back in May, Swift had announced the album’s release date, highlighting that the songs, all penned by her, are characterized by their honest and unfiltered expressions, serving as diary-like confessions with a touch of nostalgia.
In an additional statement released on Friday morning, Taylor Swift delved deeper into the significance of her album, reflecting on the experiences that inspired it. She shared that the album draws from the various aspects of her life between the ages of 18 and 20, encompassing her whims, fantasies, heartaches, dramas, and tragedies.
Swift expressed her meticulous process of creating multiple tracklists and striving to tell the story in the most effective way possible. While making these choices, she had to be ruthless, leaving behind some songs that she still holds great pride in. As a result, she included six “From The Vault” tracks on the album.
Referencing her song “Innocent,” Swift mentioned that she recorded Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) when she was 32 years old and still undergoing personal growth. The memories associated with the album filled her with nostalgia and appreciation—for life, for her fans, and for the opportunity to reclaim her artistic work.
In conclusion, she expressed her gratitude, acknowledging the countless memories that have been instrumental in helping her overcome challenges and grow as an artist and individual.
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