How To Write A Taylor Swift 'folklore' Song In Less Than An Hour -

Writing a Folklore -style track in under an hour is all about ditching the "stadium pop" glitter for a moss-covered, cinematic cardigan. You aren't writing for a crowd; you’re writing for a ghost in a haunted Victorian house.

Taylor uses lots of internal rhyme (e.g., "Our coming-of-age has come and gone / Suddenly this summer , it's occurring "). It makes the lyrics feel like a rolling stream. 4. The "Mumbled" Melody (0:40–0:50)

Mention a specific item of clothing (a cardigan, a paisley shirt) or a specific location (the garden gate, the saltwater).