"I Heart Is a lesser known jam by Taylor swift showcasing her early songwriting prowess. And her ability to capture the nuances of teenage emotions with acute precision. And relate-ability. This track, not as widely recognized as some of her chart, topping hits still holds a special place in the hearts of Swifties for its raw emotion and storytelling. Hi there, it's your host, Shauna for decoding Taylor swift once again. In this episode, we will look at two of her songs from her bonus and extended play albums before, starting to look at the Easter eggs and music videos from this timeframe. If you'd like these little dives, please do us a favor and consider following us so you don't miss out on any of our reviews of Taylor Swift's songs, starting from her first album and going all the way through the present. Now let's get back to"I Heart The song dives into the complexities of young love and heartbreak. A theme, Taylor swift navigates with sincerity and depth."I Heart portrays the confusion and pain of liking someone who may not feel the same way encapsulated in the poignant lyricism swift is renowned for. The track stands out for its straightforward diary, like confession, where Taylor expresses her feelings towards a person symbolized by the question mark indicating the uncertainty and unrequited love that often accompanies youthful romance. Musically. I heart question, mark aligns with the country pop essence of Taylor Swift's early work. Featuring melodic guitar, strums that compliment her vocal delivery. The simplicity of the arrangement allows the lyrics to shine, drawing listeners into a heartfelt narrative that many can find pieces of their own experiences in. Although"I Heart May not have received the same level of commercial success as other tracks from her debut era. It exemplifies Taylor swift song, writing talent and her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level. The song is a Testament to her growth as an artist, laying the groundwork for her evolution into a global superstar, known for her emotive storytelling and musical versatility. For fans and new listeners alike."I Heart Offers a glimpse into the early days of Taylor Swift's career. Highlighting her enduring themes of love, loss, and self discovery that would continue to resonate throughout her discography. It's a reminder of Swift's beginnings and her journey to becoming one of the most influential artists of her generation. The numerology of the song interests us only because the addition of this song to the bonus by edition of this album led to the length. Of the album being 43 minutes and 43 seconds. Double 43 or you could call that a double seven. We think she does these things for Luxe. If so, it definitely worked. Now let's move on to one of the songs off of the deluxe version of the self-titled album. Taylor swift. The song that we're going to go over is"I'm only me when I'm with you". And it's a vibrant and heartfelt track from Taylor Swift's debut album, which was released in 2006. This song, nestled among tracks that would help define a generation of country pop music. Stands out for its upbeat tempo and the genuine warmth of its lyrics. Swift co-wrote this song with Robert Ellis oral and Angela Petrick Alia showcasing her early knack for collaboration and crafting catchy and emotionally resonant songs. The song captures the essence of finding someone who brings out the best in you, making you feel most yourself in their present. It's about the joy and comfort found in that unique kind of companionship where being together feels like coming home. The lyrics."I'm only up when you're not down, don't want to fly. If you're still on the ground, it's like, no matter what I do. Well, you drive me crazy half the time. The other half. I'm only trying to let you know that what I feel is true. And I'm only me when I'm with you." Eloquently expresses the depth of connection and the significant impact of a loved one. Musically I'm only me when I'm with you is characterized by its energetic guitar, strums and Swifts youthful, earnest vocals. The production embraces a country, feel with a pop sensibility, making it accessible and relatable to a broad audience. The song's arrangement supports the storytelling with every instrument, adding to the narrative of genuine connection and companionship. I'm only me when I'm with you resonated with fans for its portrayal of authentic relationships be it friendship. Family or romantic love. It highlights a universal truth about the importance of having people in our lives, who understand and accept us as we are. The music video for this song further emphasizes this message. Featuring home footage. Of swift with her friends and family underscoring, the songs, themes of togetherness and authenticity. Although not released as a single I'm only me what I'm with you became a fan favorite and showcase Taylor Swift's early ability. To capture complex emotional landscapes in her music. It remains a beloved track for its uplifting message and the glimpse it offers into the foundational themes and musical style. This swift would continue to explore. Andrew fine throughout her career. The song is a Testament to swift songwriting talent and her capacity to connect deeply with their audience through relatable heartfelt storytelling. The song length clocks in at three minutes and 35 seconds, which we find interesting because two other songs have that exact same length. We asked ourselves why that would be, and we will go over that egg along with others that we found in a future episode. So stick a pin in that, if you would. And with that, we will end this episode. We still have two more songs to go over before diving into the music videos and the eggs found in the liner notes. And inside the songs themselves, we think you'll find it as interesting as we do. And you won't want to miss it. This is Shauna your host of decoding Taylor swift, thinking you for listening and downloading this podcast. You are the reason we started this project and we love that you seem to be enjoying it as much as we are. Thank you so much and see you next time.
