Okay but hear me out...I’ve been listening to folklore from a different perspective lately, and it finally makes sense to me. I’ve been listening to it from the perspective of me talking to myself and the person I used to be. If you’re interested in more, read the thread!

The 1: this is hella WHOA for me. It’s as if I’m looking at myself and comparing it to who I thought I would be at this age when I was younger. Standout lyrics from this perspective: I thought I saw you at the bus stop I didn’t though & if my wishes came true, it wd’ve been you

Cardigan: I’ve been hating the fact that I’m growing up and I’ve been becoming a grown up. It terrifies me, but going back to my younger self gives me that sense of nostalgia, but it hurts at the same time. Standout lyrics: Tried to change the ending Peter losing Wendy

Exile: this song feels like a case of mistaken identity to me. It’s like I’ve lost everything about who I am and I’ve been trying so hard to find it but it seems hopeless, as if I am indeed in exile. Standout lyrics: you’re not my homeland anymore so what am I defending now

MTR: this song is like an ode to the self I wish I was. Again alluding to the person I wanted to be when I was younger. I’m singing this to a dream of a person essentially, knowing that I’m not ever going to be her. SL: and I still talk to you when I’m screaming at the sky

Mirrorball: I’m in the process of writing a book, and this song captures the essence of it essentially. The different paths I could take and avenues I could follow, but I still don’t know who I am
w/o anyone else. This whole song is a standout lyric.

Seven: I hit my peak at seven. I reflect on my past a lot and that lyric gets me every time. Hoping I am living life to its potential even though I know I haven’t been.

This is me trying: this. is. the. song. I find myself connecting with “fell behind all my classmates and ended up here” SO much, because even though I’m graduating with my degree in spring, it still isn’t what I want to do, and it’s that fight between what I love or what’s stable

Invisible String: you’re probably thinking huh??? Listen, this is like the connection to who I want to be in 10 years. I face this question from the future looking at myself now, and the invisible string lead me to who I was MEANT to be, and everything in between served purpose.

Peace: anxiety at its finest, never believing I’m good enough, but creating a space that will healthily get me to the point where I can be open with myself. “I’m a fire and I’ll keep your brittle heart warm”

End of Thread! I hope you all enjoyed listening to my thoughts. Feel free to respond if you like :)