Swift has declared that Ireland is the ultimate hub for Folklore, while also surprising fans with an acoustic set of songs during her recent gigs. Taylor Swift is a big fan of Ireland and couldn’t contain her excitement about being there. Not only did she praise the Irish hospitality after receiving flowers from U2, but she also expressed her admiration for Ireland and her fans during her Friday night performance.
“It’s been more than five years since I last performed in Dublin,” she mentioned. “And I’m well aware that you’re aware of this, but let me just say – you guys are simply amazing. We’re just a few songs into this epic show, and I can already see individuals in the crowd who deserve awards for their enthusiasm. You not only know the lyrics, but you’re belting them out at the top of your lungs!”
The next evening, she continues to reiterate that there’s no place she’d rather be than in a packed Dublin stadium on a Saturday night.
We saw lots of Irish influences in Dublin on the Eras Tour, with Taylor Swift donning a costume that subtly paid tribute to the Irish flag. During the show, dancer Kameron Saunders included some Irish phrases like “póg mo thoin” in the lyrics of ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’. The next night, he changed it up by shouting out, “The neck of ye!”
We were also delighted with a fun countdown in “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” and later saw Swift in a dazzling green and orange sequin outfit, paying tribute to Ireland during her 1989 era performance.
Paramore also showed some love, with Hayley Williams rocking a Cranberries tee on Friday and a Sinéad O’Connor one on Saturday while performing.
Officially declared as the residence of Folklore.
Taylor Swift, during her Lovers era, gave a shoutout to Ireland once again on Friday. She couldn’t stop gushing about the country and its tradition of storytelling, calling it unmatched.
“Irish folks truly know how to spin a tale. The folklore from Ireland is simply the best,” she mentioned.
She went on to humorously add, “I’m torn between whether it’s their storytelling skills that are top-notch or if it’s just their amazing accents that steal the show.”
“My Irish pals, they can start chatting about the most mundane things, but I’m just like…” she continued, elaborating on the topic on a Saturday. “All the folklore themes, the way I envisioned the album world – Ireland, storytelling, a variety of characters. You guys have that down to a tee, it’s very Irish, the art of storytelling.
“When I was crafting the album, it was two days into the pandemic when I started on folklore. I wasn’t in Ireland, so I had to conjure up an album where the make-believe world I escaped to every day while writing it, honestly, it felt a bit like Ireland.”
“We find ourselves right back where we belong, don’t we? I think we can all agree that conceptually, folklore just fits perfectly with all of you.” The sound of fans at a Taylor Swift concert is something else. It’s no secret that the Eras Tour is known for being the loudest show you’ll ever experience, and the Dublin shows definitely lived up to that reputation. The noise levels reached a point where it was almost deafening, with one standout moment during ‘Champagne Problems’ from her evermore album. The two-minute long applause was so loud and intense that it became ear-splitting. The chants of ‘Taylor, Taylor’ and ‘Olé, Olé, Olé’ only added to the crescendo of sound. Swift herself seemed astonished by the reaction, which only seemed to fuel the crowd even more. It was truly one of the most intense and loudest crowds we’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing.
In Las Vegas, Taylor Swift was spotted attending the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1st, 2019. In a candid moment, she removed her earpiece and turned to her band with a surprised expression, exclaiming, “Are you guys hearing this too? Wow!” If you’re planning to attend a loud event like this in the future, consider bringing some earplugs to help reduce the overwhelming cheers and noise.
No news of Taylor Swift’s re-recorded album “No Reputation” has been released yet. During her Irish tour, fans were eagerly awaiting an announcement as they speculated about her next move. Known for dropping hints about her projects, Swift had the audience captivated as she paused between songs to bask in their love. From her cryptic clues in performances to her social media posts, she has built anticipation for what’s to come.
Fans have been eagerly analyzing every detail of the tour, convinced that Taylor Swift will drop Reputation (Taylor’s Version) this weekend. With June 30, 2019 being the day Scooter Braun acquired Big Machine Records and all of Swift’s music, it would be fitting for her to announce the release on that same date as a sign of good karma.
Taylor Swift surprised fans during her tour by playing a selection of unexpected songs each night. From acoustic sets to piano performances, she kept the audience on their toes with a mix of old and new tracks. In Dublin, she captivated the crowd with a guitar rendition of ‘State of Grace’ combined with ‘You’re On Your Own Kid’. She then moved to the piano for ‘Sweet Nothing’, which includes a nod to her time in Ireland, seamlessly transitioning into ‘Hoax’ from Folklore. This fresh lineup of songs has kept fans eagerly anticipating each show, as Swift continues to showcase her musical versatility and talent.
This past Saturday, she surprised us with a performance of a song she had never sung live before – ‘The Albatross’ from the special edition of her previous album, The Tortured Poets Department. It seemed like she chose it for the powerful lyric “and when that sky rains fire on you”, although luckily there was no rain in sight when she walked onto the stage. Mixing in a bit of ‘Dancing with our Hands Tied’ from her Reputation album, she then smoothly transitioned into a medley of ‘This Love’ and ‘Ours’.
