Bad Blood - October 2nd

When comparing these two songs, a huge difference stands out between them, which is their tone. We all know, and if you didn’t, that Taylor Swift’s song is directed towards her “beef” with fellow Pop star Katy Perry. In this context, the song is most nearly about Taylor’s upset feelings towards Katy Perry. If so, then the song pacts a tone that is hateful and spiteful, as if it gives off a chant that is yelled before battle. In more depth on the aspect of a battle, the whole music shows Taylor prepping a team to take on her arch nemesis, Arsyn. Thus, proving that Taylor Swift’s version of the song is made in spite, whereas Ryan Adams’ version seems to address a love aspect. His tone seems to more about a loved one he has had a falling out with. The song is more somber than Taylor’s rendition, which shows their difference in tone.

               Although the two share the same lyrics, they differ in what they mean by them. For example, when the lyrics say “Oh, it’s so sad to think about the good times, You and I,” (15-16) you can pick up the connotation that Taylor’s good times are more of a friendship aspect whereas Ryan Adam’s seems to be about some he dearly loved. In addition, the chorus says, “’Cause baby now we got bad blood, you know it used to be mad love,” (1-2) which gives off the impression that they once were deeply connected but due to unfortunate circumstances, a separation occurred and caused this song to be made. Once again, this lyric gives of the impression that to Taylor, it’s about an argument, but to Adams, it’s more about the loss of someone that was close to them.

In conclusion, I believe both Taylor and Adams gave off their message effectively. Swift's message was that she was upset with Katy Perry and is going to get stronger and better in order to fight her, theoretically. Adams message seems to be that he has lost someone dear to him due to a falling out or issue, which is tone gives off effectively. 

Martin, Max. (Producer) Bad Blood [Music Video] Available May 17, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo

Adams, Ryan. (Producer) Bad Blood [Audio Video] Available September 17, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V-8VP5dnrQ