Most of the songs in Folklore and Evermore are not biographical. They are stories or perspectives of others, not just Taylor's. Taylor said that "champagne problems" is a perspective of college sweethearts in which one wants to break up and the other wants to marry.

@Reactsbyjared

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That makes so much sense in hindsight, thanks!

a "champagne problem" also means the need to make a decision between alternatives that are both desirable. loved your reaction 🧚🏻

@Reactsbyjared

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Thank you so much:)

all the songs on Evermore would make SUCH good movies/TV shows. I can see Champagne Problems being a domed romance where the girls turns down a proposal and the entire movie is set on the night of the proposal.

@Reactsbyjared

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such a cool idea. I could totally see it being one of the shows that starts with the end. Like the beginning is seeing the proposal being turned down and then working backwards to see how the relationship dissolved or led up to that point!

Taylor said she couldn't wait to hear thousands of people singing "she would've made such a lovely bride, what a shame she's fkd in the head" when she performs it live 😂

@Reactsbyjared

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a part of the reason why i started making these videos is because I am taking my niece to her concert in April so I wanted to learn. i will remember to say this if she sings it hahaha

@Eric_BroArmy13

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@@Reactsbyjared that's great! Happy for you both. Enjoy the moment but don't you dare forget to scream that part for us all💀👍

To add to a comment below, “champagne problems” has a double meaning in this song. The real-world definition is that a champagne problem is a first-world problem (i.e. not a fundamental problem like having a home, enough to eat, etc.). In this son, though, it takes on additional meaning. The family bought a bottle of champagne because they thought they’d be celebrating an engagement but, when the girl said no to the proposal, they’re left with champagne with nothing to celebrate- i.e. a “champagne problem”.

one of my favorite songs from this album

Good analysis - this is definitely a fan favorite beautiful gut punch of a song. When you feel a combination of gut punch and giddy laughter at how well written a song is you know you’ve become a Swifty. “One for the money, two for the show - I never was ready so I watched you go” also seems to be an allusion to an old Elvis song. (“One for the money two for the show three to get ready now go cat go” - h/t to English Teacher KP) That whole bridge is a runaway night train of pain. The steady cadence of the song could also reflect the constant rhythm of a train even as the story’s unfolding in Taylor’s amazing rapid-fire lyrics on the bridge. “Champagne Problems” just sounds and flows better than ‘first world problems’, but it also fits for a public proposal in front of all your nearest and dearest where everyone’s ready to pop the champagne to celebrate. It might also reference the privilege of first world problems (ie - the guy proposing seems to be a great guy but there is an element of privilege to a public proposal.) Does anyone else wonder if the idea for this song might’ve started with that guy proposing to his gf right in front of Taylor at a meet in greet in “Miss Americana”? The gf said yes, but that was a potentially “crestfallen on the landing” (and right in front of Taylor Swift) moment in the making.

@Reactsbyjared

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wow I never considered the cadence could reflect how fast a train moves. This is actually so cool, I will relisten with that in mind for sure. Thanks for the all the information!

"Champagne problem" refers to 'first world problem' which is considered not serious compared to the world's poverty, death, war etc. The narrator is (sadly) referring to her own mental health as a 'champagne problem'. And "crestfallen" is an actual adjective meaning "sad and disappointed". No worries tho! Taylor got all swifties took out our dusty dictionaries fr :')

one of my fav taylor songs ever is on this album (and its my fav album followed by speak now and red)! i hope you enjoy it as much as i did

@Reactsbyjared

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Awesome! You''ll have to let me know when I get there that it's your favorite one!

The lyrics in Folklore and Evermore are more challenging to decipher than most of her other albums. Once again, you got it on the first listen. This is a fictional song that Taylor and Joe wrote together in quarantine; even though they are very happy and in love, they both love sad songs and have somehow managed to write some of the saddest songs together. Apparently, the term "champagne problems" refers to trivial issues in life, often of the wealthy. It seems that she may be minimizing her mental health issues as champagne problems (oh you know me, I'm a little crazy, I'm probably not the one who will make you happy) , and the hometown friends are referring to the refused proposal, as champagne problems (who cares, she's nuts anyway). But, Taylor loves phrases with multiple meanings. There is another champagne problem, which is the fact that he told his family, brought champagne, but now no one's celebrating so his sister is just drinking it to dull the pain and embarrassment. There is also the subject of the proposal/engagement/wedding itself, since these are occasions where champagne is typically served, and the champagne problem is that she refused the proposal so there will be no wedding, no champagne toasts on their special day, as he likely envisioned it.

"sometimes you just don't know the answer 'til someone's on their KNEES and asks you" Normally, when someone proposes, they get on one knee. But here it says "knees" which makes you think, he was on both knees BEGGING her. Which makes it sadder.

Great reaction! I like that you're one of the smarter reactors in KZread lol.

@Reactsbyjared

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haha thanks i appreciate it! You probably just caught me on a good day LOL.

evermore, being the sister album of folklore, is also fictional! There are two songs there with a girl and a guy perspective like the folklore trilogy which is fun!! It's a story about a girl leaving the boy and their hometown

@Reactsbyjared

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ohh I can't wait to discover those!

I know the background is supposed to add to the aesthetic to the video, and it really does, but it's just really funny seeing the always delayed or canceled, always packed with no place to sit (or sometimes stand) train everyone complains about, which I also take every day, as a background in a Taylor Swift music reaction :D

One of my favourite songs of Taylor's and I love that she wrote it with her boyfriend Joe.

yes we just wanted to surprise you hahahah

I feel like you’re gonna love the bonus tracks !!

@Reactsbyjared

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how many are there & which is your favorite?

@Annehrn

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@@Reactsbyjared there are two : right where you left me and it’s time to go, I think I prefer the first one especially lyrically (even though both of them are REALLY good)

As a recruiter the evergreen connection was the same for me😅

@Reactsbyjared

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Yes same here, someone who gets it! haha #HR

You ruin the musical experience by pausing and pausing. You should listen to the song first and then the analysis.

Do u really need to stop at every single sentence?