9. Coney Island – “𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘐 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘬𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘺?”

“coney island” is Taylor’s first collaboration with The National after working heavily with band member Aaron Dessner on both the writing and production of evermore and folklore. Through the use of back-and-forth conversational lyrics littered with imagery that is rich with bygone experiences, it evokes a heavy feeling of loss and nostalgia for a past relationship where effort was not equal from both sides.

The lyrics contrast the imagery of Coney Island which is known for the theme park but the melancholy lyrics and dark imagery of dark greys and lonely on a busy New York beach. 🎡

Acrylic Paint, New Media Art