@@Parkjkookie1831 I don't think so. When I search for Jin Epiphany, it's a totally different song, and when I search for a translation of the lyrics, they're totally different. I can find mash ups of the two songs, but nothing with Jin singing Taylor's Epiphany. Do you have a link?
There’s something so special about this. I wish you could have watched her explanation of it as well. The first part she talks about her paternal grandfather and how he was in such a bloody battle that he never spoke of it to anyone and his sons did their own research to find out about it. Then she compares that traumatic experience to what healthcare workers were going through every day in the pandemic. It’s heart wrenching. More than that, there’s always been something special about this song. It so uniquely reflects mental health and how it feels when you are getting by on barely any sleep and you’re hoping, dreaming, begging for a single glimpse of relief. This song is transcendent from the lyrics to the beat to the vocals. One of my favorites off of folklore!!
The eloquence with which she connected the carnage of a WWII battle and the first wave of covid is masterful. The countless lives lost, the gutwrenching feeling of impending doom and sadness, the fear. This song is a masterpiece. Point blank. The imagery, the haunting quality of the music. It's like time stops. Even without knowing the connection to her grandfather, the first time I heard the "keep your helmet" line I was immediately transported to D Day and the storming of the beaches of Normandy. 2020 really did feel like a war for those in the medical field. Those really were like trenches. She is phenomenal and I don't think enough people who aren't already fans, see that.
My wife has been an RN for ~20 yrs, now Dir. Clinical Ops, and giving a presentation on the Night Council she co-founded as I'm typing. I will play this for her when she gets home. We're long-time Chiefs season ticket holders, and after the "Swiftie' hoopla last Sunday, this will give a much more important perspective to her popularity. You keep getting me in the feels, Nick.
This came out in July ‘20. No vaccine, people were getting hospitalized and dying in record numbers - so scary. My family is military and I was so scared for my parents who had COPD. This song just killed me.
Agreed... I have lots of health care/first responders and this track just HIT me. I wanted a video and $$ going to charity so others could really appreciate it too
Nana passed away from COPD and she's been an angel of mine since than. Since someone mentioned that. But Covid was killer and I did my best to keep it positive 2 albums worth. I'm on my vigilante shit and that bitch covid wants to threaten me again.....uff..da....
As an RN who lived the Covid front line, I have so much emotion listening to this song. You would come home at night alone and try to process the day and you just….couldnt.
thank you so much for what you’ve done during that time of crisis. i can’t imagine how much stress and anxiety that must’ve brought along, especially with all the unknowns of the pandemic. you’ve helped save countless lives! we appreciate you! ❤️
It’s the best song on folklore by miles.. It’s not an easy listen but as a piece of art oh my god….. It’s one of the finest songs she has ever written…. It’s too stark to be many people’s favourite but my god it’s brilliant. It hits me hard because my late father was in the military his entire life and I know he saw things he couldn’t talk about
she’s the best songwriter we have these days and you can’t change my mind. in 30 years people will be talking about her lyrics and impact with such honor and admiration i can see it so clearly. at some point everyone will see what a genious this girl is
Taylor loves it when people are able to take her songs and interpret them personally, regardless of what her intentions were for the song. In the Long Pond Sessions video there's usually a short discussion about each song before she sings it.
My nephew was there in the thick of it and we were just talking about it a couple of days ago. What they went through will forever haunt them. My hearts breaks to pieces every time I think about it. We lost several people to the illness in a short amount of time also and it still hurts as if it was yesterday. This song became a symbol of hope for me during that time.
The first time I heard this song I instantly got goosebumps, Taylor is a national treasure. This is one song gauranteed to hit me in the heart. All 3 of my kids n my 5 year old grandson had covid and not mild either . It was so hard not being able to hold them , it broke my heart in ro pieces not being able to help them . That's why this song means so much to me 💔😭
I love what you said. That's when I fell in love with her too, and started my journey with Taylor! Long Pond Studio Sessions being made during covid! My life long best friend lost her brother during this period right after this came out on Disney +. Thank you for this today Nick
There is this this soft beeping noise you can hear in the background of the song and I’ve always thought it sounds like the beeping of machines in the hospital, really ties the whole picture and emotions together
Taylor is one of the few songwriter who is very in-touch with her emotions as well as of general public. Years ago she wrote a song called "Ronan" (Red TV), which in my opinion is one of her best song. The song was inspired by a blog written by a mother of a child who was fighting cancer and passed away. The mother Maya Thompson used to blog about her daily struggles and Taylor stumbled upon it. After reading her story she wrote the song and gave it to her. She also credited Maya in her song as a writer so that all the writing royalties go to Maya and the foundation she created for Ronan. This is one of the most beautiful song out there, It is not easy to listen to but it gives you the idea what kind of person and writer Taylor is. She has faced criticism since the start of her career but she never let it change her as a person. If you want please give a listen to this song even without reaction video. Thank you for appreciating Taylor as a person and singer-songwriter in all your videos.
It’s so refreshing to see you put this song in perspective. Very few people really understand the time this was written and came out in the height of covid. As a mom to 3 boys who had to watch as their father died from covid this song hits so hard. It splits me right in half. I was lucky to get to hold his hand in the hospital and say goodbye unlike so many who didn’t, and it still haunts me. What she gave us with this song was such a beautiful heartbreaking gift.
I’m so sorry for your loss. This song and this performance is one of best examples of Taylor’s almost unparalleled ability to connect with people through her songwriting and lyricism.
Taylor wrote this about her grandfather who fought in Guadalcanal. Episodes 1 & 2 of HBO’s series The Pacific covers the combat, tragedies, and heroism that occurred there. 3:21
An extremely good song...also a favorite of mine...thanks for reacting to it, can't wait to get started...Amen brother...what an accurate way to say it.
Quite possibly one of her best songs. Only 20 minutes to sleep is the break time the first responders had during COVID.. then back into the pit to take care of patients as best they could. It was overwhelming
As a lifelong swifty I refuse to pick a favorite song, but this one would def be in the conversation if I had a gun to my head and had to pick. As you touched upon, this song has so much emotion behind it. I strongly urge you to check out the interview she did before this recording, from the long pond studio session. Each song had a short interview before she sang them, talking about the song. It’ll give you some context, and melt your heart just a little bit more 🙏🏻
This is really sad but beautiful tribute to the soldiers who fought in wars and to the medfical people who had to see all the horrific conditions the pandemic brought . Love your reaction, I was teary eyed too.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Nick has returned to Folklore...now for Evermore. Long Pond versions are the best! Ya made me happy Sweetie! I hope you get to see the portion right before the performance when she talks about writing the song. It was based on her grandfather's war experiences he would never talk about and that got her thinking about the Healthcare workers experiencing daily losses and trauma that they may never wish to speak about. You are dead on about this being a beautiful example of her immense talent.
The impact this song had on me when I read the lyrics on Spotify… Working with veterans and listening to their stories, the wounds within that no one sees, but you know by listening to them just a small piece of what they’ve been through and are going through. I’ve never experienced war but the lyrics to this song cut deep and will inform my work. ❤ peace
Yes this song is about the amazing health care workers during the covid outbreak along with those who are in the military and have gone thru the worse of it as well she had said during the conversation about this song that she or her father and uncle had been doing some research on her family and they had found out that her grandfather fought in the battle of Guadalcanal which was the worse battle during WWII and he never talked about it at all to anyone and she had started questioning on what could possibly cause someone so much trauma that they will never talk about it again and then she realized that there are ppl going thru the worst of it at that time during covid
Please "ramble way too long" all you want, because we're not here to rewatch "Epiphany" (The Long Pond Studio Sessions) and being interrupted by you. We're here to see your reaction to it, hear your observations, insights, and what it recalls in your experience--that's the captivating part of your video. We want to see it through your experience, and maybe confirm our own biases toward Taylor Swift! 😂 Later, we will rewatch "Epiphany" (The Long Pond Studio Sessions) as many times as we want, and full screen too! 😊
Hey Nick! I just discovered your channel and I've been binge watching your Taylor Swift reactions. I've loved watching your love and respect for her grow over the span of these videos. I've been a fan of Taylor since her debut album, and I finally got the chance to go to one of her concerts, and was very blessed that it was her Eras tour! Once you get a chance to watch her Eras tour movie you definitely should. It's a must see! I don't know if you take requests, but I'd love to see a reaction to Bigger Than The Whole Sky ❤
You definitely got the Covid aspect of this song but it is so much more. The song is about experiencing trauma so extreme you can’t speak about it. The first verse is about her Grandfather who was in WW2 and how he was never able to speak about his experience. Then the second verse is about nurses/doctors during the Covid experience. Such good song writing. One of my favorites.
This song is so important. And the men she talks about still don't talk about their experiences in the war. Healthcare workers dealt with the sick and dying then had to deal with the morons who thought it wasn't real.
I listen to TH-cam in the background as I work on stuff, and everyone reacting to the Long Pond sessions throws me off -- slight variations in inflection, etc, that are not the version I've heard 5000 times.
The song transforms with time. Yes pandemic is epic. Part of it was at end of grannys life and shes so special to me you can feel it in the song. But the bloody battle part emphasized is about my demonic bloodline....they took the crown but its alright...i dont want to rule the underworld i want Heaven on Earth
I love the Epiphany respect. A lot of people in the fandom consider this a “skip” and it’s so refreshing to see someone so in love with this track
It's beautiful, I will admit I've skipped it before - just because sometimes I'm not emotionally able to cope with it 🙈
@@Parkjkookie1831 That's not the same song, though, right?
@@Parkjkookie1831 I don't think so. When I search for Jin Epiphany, it's a totally different song, and when I search for a translation of the lyrics, they're totally different. I can find mash ups of the two songs, but nothing with Jin singing Taylor's Epiphany. Do you have a link?
Love this song!
There’s something so special about this. I wish you could have watched her explanation of it as well. The first part she talks about her paternal grandfather and how he was in such a bloody battle that he never spoke of it to anyone and his sons did their own research to find out about it. Then she compares that traumatic experience to what healthcare workers were going through every day in the pandemic. It’s heart wrenching.
More than that, there’s always been something special about this song. It so uniquely reflects mental health and how it feels when you are getting by on barely any sleep and you’re hoping, dreaming, begging for a single glimpse of relief. This song is transcendent from the lyrics to the beat to the vocals. One of my favorites off of folklore!!
Agreed. My absolute favourite Taylor song.
what a profound parallel
My daughter was in nursing school during the pandemic. This song is just so touching and realistic.
You are one of the few reactors who gets this song’s true impact…Much respect dude
The eloquence with which she connected the carnage of a WWII battle and the first wave of covid is masterful. The countless lives lost, the gutwrenching feeling of impending doom and sadness, the fear. This song is a masterpiece. Point blank. The imagery, the haunting quality of the music. It's like time stops. Even without knowing the connection to her grandfather, the first time I heard the "keep your helmet" line I was immediately transported to D Day and the storming of the beaches of Normandy. 2020 really did feel like a war for those in the medical field. Those really were like trenches. She is phenomenal and I don't think enough people who aren't already fans, see that.
EXACTLY!
My wife has been an RN for ~20 yrs, now Dir. Clinical Ops, and giving a presentation on the Night Council she co-founded as I'm typing. I will play this for her when she gets home. We're long-time Chiefs season ticket holders, and after the "Swiftie' hoopla last Sunday, this will give a much more important perspective to her popularity. You keep getting me in the feels, Nick.
This came out in July ‘20. No vaccine, people were getting hospitalized and dying in record numbers - so scary. My family is military and I was so scared for my parents who had COPD. This song just killed me.
When I first heard this song, realising Taylor lives in New York and experienced her city dying, that's what broke me
Agreed... I have lots of health care/first responders and this track just HIT me. I wanted a video and $$ going to charity so others could really appreciate it too
Nana passed away from COPD and she's been an angel of mine since than. Since someone mentioned that. But Covid was killer and I did my best to keep it positive 2 albums worth. I'm on my vigilante shit and that bitch covid wants to threaten me again.....uff..da....
As an RN who lived the Covid front line, I have so much emotion listening to this song. You would come home at night alone and try to process the day and you just….couldnt.
thank you so much for what you’ve done during that time of crisis. i can’t imagine how much stress and anxiety that must’ve brought along, especially with all the unknowns of the pandemic. you’ve helped save countless lives! we appreciate you! ❤️
Thank you for all you did during the time when family could not visit their loved one in the hospital.
It’s the best song on folklore by miles.. It’s not an easy listen but as a piece of art oh my god….. It’s one of the finest songs she has ever written…. It’s too stark to be many people’s favourite but my god it’s brilliant.
It hits me hard because my late father was in the military his entire life and I know he saw things he couldn’t talk about
she’s the best songwriter we have these days and you can’t change my mind. in 30 years people will be talking about her lyrics and impact with such honor and admiration i can see it so clearly. at some point everyone will see what a genious this girl is
She's a national treasure - and a kind, generous, loving, empathetic soul. Thank you.
Taylor loves it when people are able to take her songs and interpret them personally, regardless of what her intentions were for the song.
In the Long Pond Sessions video there's usually a short discussion about each song before she sings it.
My nephew was there in the thick of it and we were just talking about it a couple of days ago. What they went through will forever haunt them. My hearts breaks to pieces every time I think about it. We lost several people to the illness in a short amount of time also and it still hurts as if it was yesterday. This song became a symbol of hope for me during that time.
The first time I heard this song I instantly got goosebumps, Taylor is a national treasure. This is one song gauranteed to hit me in the heart. All 3 of my kids n my 5 year old grandson had covid and not mild either . It was so hard not being able to hold them , it broke my heart in ro pieces not being able to help them . That's why this song means so much to me 💔😭
I love what you said. That's when I fell in love with her too, and started my journey with Taylor! Long Pond Studio Sessions being made during covid! My life long best friend lost her brother during this period right after this came out on Disney +. Thank you for this today Nick
There is this this soft beeping noise you can hear in the background of the song and I’ve always thought it sounds like the beeping of machines in the hospital, really ties the whole picture and emotions together
Taylor is one of the few songwriter who is very in-touch with her emotions as well as of general public. Years ago she wrote a song called "Ronan" (Red TV), which in my opinion is one of her best song. The song was inspired by a blog written by a mother of a child who was fighting cancer and passed away. The mother Maya Thompson used to blog about her daily struggles and Taylor stumbled upon it. After reading her story she wrote the song and gave it to her. She also credited Maya in her song as a writer so that all the writing royalties go to Maya and the foundation she created for Ronan. This is one of the most beautiful song out there, It is not easy to listen to but it gives you the idea what kind of person and writer Taylor is. She has faced criticism since the start of her career but she never let it change her as a person. If you want please give a listen to this song even without reaction video. Thank you for appreciating Taylor as a person and singer-songwriter in all your videos.
It’s so refreshing to see you put this song in perspective. Very few people really understand the time this was written and came out in the height of covid. As a mom to 3 boys who had to watch as their father died from covid this song hits so hard. It splits me right in half. I was lucky to get to hold his hand in the hospital and say goodbye unlike so many who didn’t, and it still haunts me. What she gave us with this song was such a beautiful heartbreaking gift.
I’m so sorry for your loss. This song and this performance is one of best examples of Taylor’s almost unparalleled ability to connect with people through her songwriting and lyricism.
Taylor wrote this about her grandfather who fought in Guadalcanal. Episodes 1 & 2 of HBO’s series The Pacific covers the combat, tragedies, and heroism that occurred there. 3:21
An extremely good song...also a favorite of mine...thanks for reacting to it, can't wait to get started...Amen brother...what an accurate way to say it.
What an impactful way for me to experience this song for the first time, both from her performance and your reaction and input. Thanks, bro.
Quite possibly one of her best songs. Only 20 minutes to sleep is the break time the first responders had during COVID.. then back into the pit to take care of patients as best they could. It was overwhelming
Covid nurse...in tears. Still trying to process.
As a lifelong swifty I refuse to pick a favorite song, but this one would def be in the conversation if I had a gun to my head and had to pick. As you touched upon, this song has so much emotion behind it. I strongly urge you to check out the interview she did before this recording, from the long pond studio session. Each song had a short interview before she sang them, talking about the song. It’ll give you some context, and melt your heart just a little bit more 🙏🏻
This is really sad but beautiful tribute to the soldiers who fought in wars and to the medfical people who had to see all the horrific conditions the pandemic brought . Love your reaction, I was teary eyed too.
This song made me sob terribly… still have to work not to cry to when I hear it.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Nick has returned to Folklore...now for Evermore. Long Pond versions are the best! Ya made me happy Sweetie! I hope you get to see the portion right before the performance when she talks about writing the song. It was based on her grandfather's war experiences he would never talk about and that got her thinking about the Healthcare workers experiencing daily losses and trauma that they may never wish to speak about. You are dead on about this being a beautiful example of her immense talent.
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The impact this song had on me when I read the lyrics on Spotify…
Working with veterans and listening to their stories, the wounds within that no one sees, but you know by listening to them just a small piece of what they’ve been through and are going through.
I’ve never experienced war but the lyrics to this song cut deep and will inform my work. ❤ peace
Absolutely beautiful and 😢😢
When will this song stop making me cry? Every dang time!
Yes this song is about the amazing health care workers during the covid outbreak along with those who are in the military and have gone thru the worse of it as well she had said during the conversation about this song that she or her father and uncle had been doing some research on her family and they had found out that her grandfather fought in the battle of Guadalcanal which was the worse battle during WWII and he never talked about it at all to anyone and she had started questioning on what could possibly cause someone so much trauma that they will never talk about it again and then she realized that there are ppl going thru the worst of it at that time during covid
Please "ramble way too long" all you want, because we're not here to rewatch "Epiphany" (The Long Pond Studio Sessions) and being interrupted by you. We're here to see your reaction to it, hear your observations, insights, and what it recalls in your experience--that's the captivating part of your video. We want to see it through your experience, and maybe confirm our own biases toward Taylor Swift! 😂
Later, we will rewatch "Epiphany" (The Long Pond Studio Sessions) as many times as we want, and full screen too! 😊
YES!!! to confirm our biases is the BEST description of the reason why i am crazy about these reacts!!!! you put it so well hahahah
Well said, mwoods!
Thank you, Taylor! Thank you, Nick!
Amazing, heartfelt reaction. Thanks
Sending you a hug, Nick ❤
Hey Nick! I just discovered your channel and I've been binge watching your Taylor Swift reactions. I've loved watching your love and respect for her grow over the span of these videos. I've been a fan of Taylor since her debut album, and I finally got the chance to go to one of her concerts, and was very blessed that it was her Eras tour! Once you get a chance to watch her Eras tour movie you definitely should. It's a must see! I don't know if you take requests, but I'd love to see a reaction to Bigger Than The Whole Sky ❤
Bawling my eyes out rn…
My favorite Taylor Swift song of all time.
I'm not a big Taylor Swift fan but I'll give her her props
Hey Nick. I'd like to see your reaction to "All you need" by Sublime. With the original vocalist Bradley Nowell.
You definitely got the Covid aspect of this song but it is so much more. The song is about experiencing trauma so extreme you can’t speak about it. The first verse is about her Grandfather who was in WW2 and how he was never able to speak about his experience. Then the second verse is about nurses/doctors during the Covid experience. Such good song writing. One of my favorites.
This song is so important. And the men she talks about still don't talk about their experiences in the war. Healthcare workers dealt with the sick and dying then had to deal with the morons who thought it wasn't real.
You need to watch Jin of BTS sing his version of the song Epiphany
did you do evermore yet? you HAVE to!!!!!!!!!!!!
I listen to TH-cam in the background as I work on stuff, and everyone reacting to the Long Pond sessions throws me off -- slight variations in inflection, etc, that are not the version I've heard 5000 times.
The song transforms with time. Yes pandemic is epic. Part of it was at end of grannys life and shes so special to me you can feel it in the song. But the bloody battle part emphasized is about my demonic bloodline....they took the crown but its alright...i dont want to rule the underworld i want Heaven on Earth
people whose top Taylor song is epiphany are literally my people like please let’s be best friends 🥹