Bargaining Songs (IMO) from TTPD

I know Taylor made lists categorizing the new songs from TTPD within the Stages of Grief.  I haven’t looked at those so that I could get my own sense of the feelings within each song.  It’s helpful to ascertain the vibe of each song by deciding the main emotion behind it.  Of course songs convey more than one emotion at a time, especially braided lyrics with different character and story strands mixed in one song.  But I tried to decide the primary stage of grief for each one, and learned a lot by pulling lyrics that back-up my opinion.  Let me know if you agree in the comments!

Bargaining

TTPD

The Alchemy- [Alchemy- the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.]

 Track 15

 Stage of grief- bargaining 

This happens once every few lifetimes [She’s excited for something rare to occur.  And telling the audience that this is something special they should partake in. Bargaining.]

But I'm coming back so strong [It’s a hype-song.  Taylor is getting ready for something. And she’s trying to get good reception for that. Bargaining.]

Cause the sign on your heart/Said it's still reserved for me/Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy? [The question shows this is persuasive.  Taylor is convincing the audience of this song that she’s still in their heart. Bargaining.]

I haven't come around in so long/But I'm making a comeback to where I belong … [Taylor is regaining her rightful place. Excitement. In order to accomplish this Taylor needs the audience to be on board with her plan. Bargaining.]

Hey you, what if I told you we're cool?.../…forgiven under my rule [The subject of this song upset Taylor in the past.  But she’s telling them all is well, and she has forgiven.  Acceptance.]

Ditch the clowns, get the crown/Baby I'm the one to beat [Confident and ready.  Acceptance of the challenge.]

We been on a winning streak/He jokes that it's heroin but this time with an "E" [Things are different.  There are many ups in the situation, and nothing will mess it up.  She’s going to be successful. Acceptance.]

The Anthology

The Prophecy

Track 10/26

Stage of grief- bargaining

I got cursed like Eve got bitten/Oh, was it punishment? [Sad]

And I sound like an infant [Unabashedly, uncontrolled sadness/anger]

A greater woman stays cool/But I howl like a wolf at the moon [She’s upset. Angry.]

A greater woman wouldn't beg [Sad so she’s bargaining]

Spending my last coin so someone will tell me/It'll be ok [Denial/Bargaining]

Who do I have to speak to/About if they can redo/The prophecy? [Bargaining]

But I looked to the sky and said/Please/I've been on my knees/Change the prophecy [Bargaining]

Don't want money/Just someone who wants my company/Let it once be me [Bargaining]