As a Joanna Newsom fan, I take full offense
I know this may be a bit niche, but I've been listening to Joanna for a long time, and can safely say that her lyrics are pure poetry. Her albums are a labour of love and she uses imagery, historical and mythological references, and complex wordplay. The storytelling is dense and nonlinear, which, along with her unusual vocal style, gives her music a unique, magical realism vibe.
and it's just the fact that her music is getting compared to this utter BULLSHIT. I can't take this anymore; why is it that Taylor Swift's music is touted as "poetry" when it's just her whining about her exes? (to be honest, i've only listened to a few songs off of folklore, and while it wasn't bad for a mainstream pop album, this comparison makes my blood boil). Thanks for sitting through my rant LMAO