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- Taylor Swift’s Pennsylvania-inspired song returns to Spotify charts six years after release (irishstar.com)
Taylor Swift’s Holiday Hits: A Trip Down Memory Lane (and Back to the Charts!)
It seems the holiday spirit is truly in the air, and for Swifties, that means a trip down memory lane with two beloved Taylor Swift tracks making waves. Six years after its initial release, “Christmas Tree Farm” is experiencing a festive resurgence, climbing to #113 on the U.S.
Spotify chart with a delightful 348,000 streams. It appears fans are eager to embrace the cozy, nostalgic vibes of a song that pays homage to Swift’s humble beginnings.
For those who may not know, the global superstar was raised on a charming Christmas tree farm just outside Philadelphia, a childhood that inspired this heartwarming track. “Takes me back to that little farm / Where every wish comes true,” sings Swift, 35, in the song, which first graced our ears on December 6, 2019, just ahead of her December 13th birthday.
While its seasonal nature means “Christmas Tree Farm” rarely makes an appearance on her extensive tour setlists, fans at the 2019 New York City Z100 Jingleball were in for a special treat. Swift not only performed the song live but also released a live version from the event in 2020.
The song’s enduring appeal was perfectly captured by a fan on X (formerly Twitter), who celebrated its annual chart comeback: “Love that ‘Christmas Tree Farm’ is already back in the charts every November like clockwork – up to 536k daily streams and climbing. Six years later and it still feels like the warmest, most personal holiday song out there.
Taylor really bottled childhood magic on that one.”
But “Christmas Tree Farm” isn’t the only holiday-themed tune by Swift garnering attention. TikTok users are embracing “’tis the damn season” from her “evermore” album, using it to reflect on their own “hometown situationships.”
Unlike the childhood recollections of “Christmas Tree Farm,” this track delves into a forgotten romance from Swift’s adolescent years. After her family relocated from Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee, for her musical aspirations, Swift completed her high school education there.
In “’tis the damn season,” Swift explores the rekindling of a youthful romance during holiday visits back home. While the subject’s identity remains a mystery, and Swift has stated that much of the “evermore” album is fictional, centered around an imaginary romantic tale, her reputation for weaving deeply personal and genuine feelings into her music is well-known.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture: “You could call me babe for the weekend / ‘Tis the damn season, write this down / I’m stayin’ at my parents’ house / And the road not taken looks real good now / And it always leads to you in my hometown.” Swift beautifully captures the essence of a romance where one person stayed behind while the other pursued dreams elsewhere, only to find their connection reignited during homecoming visits, as if no time had passed.
As the holiday season draws near, Swifties across TikTok are sharing their own relatable romantic tales, prompting many to ponder whether it’s their moment to make a move while back in their hometowns.