‘the lakes’ features on the deluxe edition of Swift’s critically acclaimed album ‘Folklore’
'A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground/With no one around to tweet it'
Swift’s lyrics paint a timeless image of the Lake District, echoing poets who are historically tied to the landscape. The song touches upon Swift’s battle with critics, describing them as ‘hunters with cell phones’ who are ‘cynical clones.’ It is a reflective piece that demonstrates her growth and resilience.
‘the lakes’ explores the desire to escape to a secluded haven, away from the noise of modern life. It not only displays Swift’s talent as a singer but as a writer.
If you remove the instrumental parts of the song you are left with a poem that feels personal and full of hidden meaning.
'the lakes' is a timeless song that will be forever tied to the landscape and passed down to future generations.
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