In order to discuss a queer take on Taylor’s Easter eggs, life, and lyrics we have to understand the term FLAGGING.
Simply put, flagging is to draw attention to information that you think is important, (especially by putting a special mark next to it.)
Since queerness existed (literally forever) flagging is something the community including myself, has done in order to discreetly and openly show that we’re part of the LGBTQIA community.
This has been done through color coding, wearing pins or buttons, shoe laces, handkerchiefs, terminology like “a friend of Dorothy,” clothing items, slang, referring to movements as a “hair pin drop” etc.
In true swift fashion, taylor is quick to hiding secret messages in her music videos, photo shoots, concert visuals, outfits, and so much more.
Since Debut, she has been hiding messages in her lyrics and planning announcements, songs, future activities, and ideas.
Only recently has she began to openly support the LGBTQIA community through creating music for queer perspectives like You Need to Calm Down. (Pictured above).
Since it is still illegal in many countries and punishable by death is is extremely difficult for world famous icons especially at Taylor’s caliber to comfortably come out without harm to their income, reputation, and mind/body. Leaving me reason to believe that IF she is queer, she has not openly come out to protect herself and her loved ones from harm. I mean, who can blame her?
I believe—that Taylor Swift uses her music and expression to flag. A huge portion of her audience is the queer community, regardless of the truth she continues to use her platform to not only express herself but also make music and moments for everyone to enjoy, debunk, and share.
From secret loves to hiding in plain sight her music is undeniably reminding us of an all too real queer experience that many of us face on a day to day basis. Her music is like a note, telling us that she sees us, she understands, and she’s here to stay.
And I don't know how it gets better than this, you take my hand and drag me head first, fearless
pictures taken by lostintay on twitter
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1989 (Taylor's Version) / Style
I literally made this account so I felt less delulu sharing my thoughts LMFAO.
do y’all ever start sharing deep swiftie lore with someone or explaining the detailed backstory behind her songs and realize you sound sooo unwell
same energy
TAYLOR SWIFT The Eras Tour Concert Film
If I hear about Travis Kelce one more time I’m going to lose my mind. Leave the two of them alone this is annoying asf.
Taylor leaving Zero Bond restaurant in NYC, tonight (with Blake Lively)
@9w1ft Thank you for the resources!!!! The eye theory is really insane and I’ve never realized how embedded it is in @taylorswift and Karlie Kloss’ relationship.
The more I notice it the more I know that it cannot be a coincidence or a mistake and there’s definitely something behind it that nods to their relationship and how much love (romantically OR platonically) they had for eachother.
I am so stoked to see what happens with 1989TV and what Taylor will have to say about Karlie’s appearance if she chooses to say anything at all.
@taylornation has certainly hinted something huge with Cruel Summer and I hope I’m not clowning when I say it’s a music video that talks about them!!!!
To my followers: What do you think about the eye theory????
Listen…my friends all started coming out one by one when I was in middle school. It didn’t take me long to realize that I wasn’t straight either and what really brought us together was our shared experiences of feeling outcasted by society.
The better portion of my friends now are still very queer. Of course I have straight friends and acquaintances but the people closest to me and the people I love most share that experience with me. Being queer is hard but when we find each-other we thrive.
You befriend and get close to the people who understand you, champion you, and love/support you.
I don’t actively seek out queer people to hangout with. 9/10 times it just happens to be that they’re also queer. So for me, when I see certain people or celebrities out and about with openly queer people and a lot of them… it makes me wonder what it is that drew these people together.
(ESPECIALLY if it’s women with openly queer women)
I can be wrong and it might be stereotypical but when I see gay men they often hangout with primarily straight women (just my pov and this is a general statement).
This is just from my perspective though and I could be totally off. After all the only person who knows Taylor is Taylor and really that’s all that matters.
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