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In “The Prophecy,“ Taylor Swift explores a longing and the desire for change. She reflects on her struggles, saying, ‘Hand on the throttle, thought I caught lightning in a bottle.’ Yet, she feels as though it slips away, leaving her questioning her fate, lamenting, ‘I got cursed like Eve got bitten.’
Despite her hardships, she maintains hope, pleading, ‘Please, I’ve been on my knees, change the prophecy.’ Swift’s vulnerability shines through as she dreams of companionship, singing, ‘Don’t want money, just someone who wants company.’ She acknowledges her fear and uncertainty, feeling like ‘a paperweight in shades of greige.’ Yet, amidst her turmoil, she refuses to lose faith, asking, ‘Who do I have to speak to, to change the prophecy?’ The song captures a sense of yearning for a different destiny and the resilience to hope for a better outcome.
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