: Despite her status as a "guiding light" for fans, she admits she is "falling apart" and characterizes herself as an unreliable narrator.
: Highlights her valuing of privacy in a highly public life. Taylor Swift - Dear Reader
: A possible literary or pop-culture allusion (such as Legally Blonde ) about maintaining a kind public persona while knowing when to fight back. : Despite her status as a "guiding light"
: Likely refers to her high-profile public feuds, such as her decision to re-record her albums to reclaim ownership from Scooter Braun. Literary and Musical Context A Lyrical Analysis of Taylor Swift's Midnights: Dear Reader : Likely refers to her high-profile public feuds,
: She reflects on her fame and public image, suggesting that if her audience knew the "real" her or where she was "walking," they wouldn't take her word for anything.
The song centers on a central irony: Swift offers several pieces of life advice while simultaneously telling the reader never to listen to her.