i'm speaking now.

yes, we haven't reached as many posts as last month. we've done about half as much...hmm.

it's going to be november tomorrow. i love november. not just because my birthday's in november.

to annie - long live is a nice song, but i don't really understand the king and queen thing. but i LOVE the chorus. the verses are good too. :D:D:D:D

speak now is a great album...i'm totally going to buy it. :D

i especially like the lyrics "i was screaming long live/all the magic we made/and bring on all the pretenders/i'm not afraid". :)

but one of my favourite lyrics on the album "so this is me swallowing my pride /standing in front of you/saying i'm sorry for that night /and i go back to december all the time".

perhaps it strikes me because i'm just too prideful/proud. hmm. :/

i'd just like to say all shall be revealed tomorrow at school. you'll understand when i tell you.

BUT ANYWAY, speak now is a strange song. i also like mean.

you know what? i'll just rate (& comment on) them for you here.

1. mine - 4.5 stars; good song. great lyrics, though for people who don't like sappy-ISH stuff, i don't think you'll like it as much.
2. sparks fly - 5 stars; really good tune, cute lyrics. i totally love it!!! :D
3. back to december - 4 stars; apparently dedicated to taylor lautner. good song, but i'm not the type who likes many slow sad songs...still good though! worth a listen.
4. speak now - 3.5 stars; now, in this song, taylor has a strange voice. there's less instrumental in the background. it's okay.
5. dear john - 4 stars; it's dedicated to john mayer. it's a sad song, and i like it, strangely. the lyrics strike me...
6. mean - 4.5 stars; i thought i wouldn't like it at first. it sounds quite country-ish at the beginning, but there aren't pick-up trucks. catchy tune, i like the chorus. people can relate to this.
7. the story of us - 4.5 stars; i like this song, perhaps because of the more pop/rock-ish type instrumental compared to taylor's country/pop. have a listen (it has a great chorus)! [supposedly] dedicated to joe jonas.
8. never grow up - 3 stars; i sound kind of harsh, but i don't really like this song. i don't enjoy it as much...don't ask me why; i just don't.
9. enchanted - 5 stars; these lyrics just work. i love the chorus. this song makes me sad, though it's good, as usual for taylor. it's just a wonderful song.
10. better than revenge - 5 stars; hah. i LOVE this song. it's pretty cool. i reckon it's more me. well, more the rebellious side of me. :D definitely recommend.
11. innocent - 4.5 stars; it's good. it's dedicated to kanye west. hmm, well it's a sad song. this song also makes me feel sad...i really love the chorus though.
12. haunted - 5 stars; reminds of delta goodrem songs: the beginning doesn't sound country-ish at all. but i love it all the same.
13. last kiss - 3.5 stars; very slow song. kinda drags out...also supposedly dedicated to joe jonas. um, i just don't really like it.
14. long live - 4.5 stars; really happy song. i can totally see annie listening to this. i love the tune! strange lyrics, though. i don't understand the king and queen thing.
15. ours - 4.5 stars; okay song. i like the tune, and the lyrics are slightly cheesy. :/ it's cute too.
16. if this was a movie - 4.5 stars; it's good, though it reminds of some of her other songs...ish. it's strange, though still likeable.
17. superman - 5 stars; pop/rock-ish beat. the chorus has a nice tune. i just love it for some reason.

note: 15 onwards are featured as the first 3 tracks on the international deluxe edition bonus disc of speak now.

wow that took a while...i should sleep. school tomorrow, and my sister's last hsc exam.

goodnight to you all, and farewell to hallowe'en for this year.

rach xxx