There’s no doubt that Taylor Swift’s single “Shake it Off” is catchy, energetic, and serves a purpose for a really good solo dance party. Who hasn’t pumped up the volume to sing along with “this…sick…beat”? It’s interesting to note that Swift’s music appeals to a relatively wide demographic, from teenagers to young adults. When 1989 was released last week, I found myself having conversations with my teenager students about the CD, debating which track was the best, and agreeing that they were all pretty awesome. After the realization that my students and I share a common musical interest settled in, I started paying a little more attention to the lyrics.