Taylor Swift, Lover (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Taylor Swift enlists Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes for the stellar “Lover (Remix).”

“Lover”, the title track from Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album, was among my favorite singles released in advance of the project.  Furthermore, the record stands out among the best of Lover.  Why was “Lover” so awesome? Well, one of the reasons is because the retro cues used within the song differentiate it from the pop Swift has served up since 1989 (2014).  Giving “Lover” an eclectic label certainly isn’t far-fetched.

The subject matter, love, is nothing new, as Swift sings about that boyfriend she’s totally feeling (Joe Alwyn).

“Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, take me home (Forever and ever)
You’re my, my, my, my lover.”

“Lover” got a rank-up as a remix of the song arrived featuring another pop superstar, Shawn Mendes.  Mendes handles the bulk of the second verse, providing a welcome contrast to Swift.  Swift joins along with the hunky, beautifully voiced singers for a few lines, but for the most part, it’s all Shawn.  They join forces on the subsequent chorus, which gives you chills with its harmonized vocals.  On the bridge, Swift draws first blood, while Mendes follows with another excellent contrast to the original.  He sings:

“Look in my eyes, they will tell you the truth
The girl in my story has always been you
I’d go down with the Titanic, it’s true, for you…”

The final parts of the bridge find a mix of solo parts as well as collaborative ones.  Of course, the most epic part of the remix is the final chorus, which is nothing short of B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T.

Final Thoughts

Remixes can be swell, or they can be hell. Okay, perhaps that’s being a bit dramatic, but some remixes just don’t work out… wait for it… well.  “Lover (Remix)” is a surefire winner.  Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes make a nice match together on one of the very best songs from Lover, period.  Mendes’ gorgeous vocals only further amplifies things.

Taylor Swift • Lover (Remix) (Ft. Shawn Mendes) [Single] • Republic • Release: 11.13.19

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