Jack Antonoff Opens Up About the Taylor Swift Song That Emotionally Wrecked Him

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Jack Antonoff, Grammy-winning producer and frequent collaborator with Taylor Swift, revealed in an interview that the song "You're on Your Own, Kid" from Swift's album Midnights left him "completely punched in the gut" when he first heard it. Antonoff praised the vulnerability and emotion in the lyrics, stating that he is often taken aback by beautifully written songs. The track reflects on Swift's experiences of longing and personal growth, and Antonoff described it as a moment of beauty. Antonoff and Swift's work on Midnights has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards, and Antonoff is also nominated for producer of the year.
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