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You know how a lot of Buzzfeed quizzes say they're hard and then they ask dumb questions? This ain't it. Brace yourselves.

Taylor Swift standing in a wooded area, sepia tones.

How Well Do You Know "Folklore" Really?

_invisible string_

"Out of all the wrong arms, right into that dive bar."

"chasing shadows in the grocery line" from _cardigan_

"I knew I'd curse you for the longest time...."

_epiphany_

_my tears ricochet_

What song is the only self-written one on the album?

"I hate you forever"

What are the clean lyrics for the line "f\*ck you forever" in "mad woman"?

Hint: it's one not typically featured in a Taylor Swift song.

A harmonica is prominently featured on _betty_, played by Josh Kaufman.

What unusual instrument can be heard on "betty"?

_peace_ and _invisible string_ are about Joe!

Two of the songs off "folklore" are about Joe Alwyn. Name at least one of them.

William Bowery is the mysterious "singer-songwriter" that helped create the album. He's also a pen name for the person that even Aaron Dessner doesn't know about. Many fans believe it's Joe Alwyn.

Who is the 4th person that helped create this album, besides Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, and Jack Antonoff?

The house is in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It was the location of Taylor's iconic Fourth of July parties.

Where is the house that is mentioned in "the last great american dynasty" located?

Both _the 1_ and _hoax_ were listed as the final songs written for _folklore_.

According to Aaron Dessner, what was the last song written for the album?

Hint: she posted a picture to Instagram on that day.

Taylor reached out to Aaron Dessner on April 27, 2020. He sent her a folder of music he'd written. The very next day he woke up to the lyrics for _cardigan_.

What day did Taylor first start collaborating with The National's Aaron Dessner?

"Something med school did not cover
Someone's daughter, someone's mother
Holds your hand through plastic now
"Doc, I think she's crashing out"
And some thing's you just can't speak about"

_epiphany's_ second verse is about the nurses and doctors working during the coronavirus pandemic.

What song has a verse inspired by the pandemic's essential workers?

_mirrorball_

"You are not like the regulars, the masquerade revelers..."

India

The three songs in the love triangle are _cardigan_, _betty_, and _august_, made up of James, Betty, and an unnamed third person.

What 3 songs make up the "teenage love triangle?"

_the lakes_ is bonus track 17.

What is the name of the bonus song that is only available on the physical copies of "folklore"?

"ends with meetings in parking lots" from _illicit affairs_

Finish the lyric: "What started in beautiful rooms...."

She sent her celeb friends the famous cardigan, with a slightly different version available on her website.

What merch item has Taylor sent to friends?

_this is me trying_

"And it's hard to be at a party when I feel like an open wound"

"I'm doing good, I'm on some new sh\*t" from _the 1_

What is the first lyric you hear on "folklore"?

"No other sadness in the world would do" from _hoax_

What are the final lyrics heard on "folklore"?

Justin Vernon, aka Bon Iver, duets with Taylor on _exile_.

_my tears ricochet_ was the first song written for _folklore_.

What was the first song written for "folklore"?

iTunes officially lists _folklore_ as alternative, although indie or folk is also appropriate.

Five songs are marked as explicit: _the 1, the last great american dynasty, mad woman, betty,_ and _peace_.

And lastly, how many songs are marked as explicit?

Congrats! You just learned that there's 16 new songs by Taylor Swift you get to cry in the shower to! Stream _folklore_ now.

Taylor Swift tilting her head and looking confused.

Did you even know she released an album?

Also, read the article on vulture.com about Aaron Dessner breaking down each song.

Taylor Swift looking shocked and disappointed.

Hmmmm someone needs to go listen to _folklore_ again.

Taylor Swift making claws with her hands.

"I had a marvelous time ruining everything"... including this quiz

_folklore_ is really her best work and you really know it huh.

Taylor Swift putting an imaginary crown on her head.

I know a Swiftie when I see one.

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