LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift's re-release of her 2010 album 'Speak Now' on July 7, 2023, has been met with excitement from her fans. The re-release includes six new tracks known as "from the vault" songs alongside the freshly recorded versions of her original songs. Swift's devoted fanbase is delighted as they stream the album, eagerly attempting to unravel any hidden messages or Easter eggs within the newly released record.
Among the new releases on the tracklist, the song 'When Emma Falls in Love' has sparked curiosity among swifties, who are speculating about the identity of the mentioned Emma. Many believe it could be referencing Swift's close friend, actress Emma Stone. The lyrics of the song, as well as hints within the track, have led to various theories circulating on the internet.
Is 'When Emma Falls in Love' about Emma Stone?
In the opening lines of the track, "When Emma falls in love, she calls up her mom / Jokes about the ways that this one could go wrong / She waits and takes her time / 'Cause little miss sunshine always thinks it's gonna rain," the lyrics depict a scenario where "Emma" calls her mom when she falls in love and playfully discusses potential mishaps. These lines align with Emma Stone's close relationship with her mother and the reference to "little miss sunshine" could allude to her role in the 2010 film 'Easy A', where she famously sings along to Natasha Bedingfield's 'Pocketful of Sunshine'.
Another aspect that adds to the speculation surrounding the song's connection to Stone is her past relationship with actor Andrew Garfield. Garfield's statement describing Stone as "like being bathed in sunlight" became widely shared and popular. Additionally, the timing of the song aligns with the rest of the 'Speak Now' album, as all the songs were written between 2008 and 2010. Although 'When Emma Falls in Love' didn't make it to the original 2010 tracklist, its inclusion in the re-release suggests that it was written during that period.
The lyrics "When Emma falls in love, she disappears, and we all just laugh after seeing it all these years" suggest a deep-rooted and long-standing friendship. The song appears to be an admiration letter to the friend it is dedicated to, with lyrics highlighting Emma's reactions when she's in love, comparing it to something visible on her face and emphasizing her captivating nature. The line "She's the kind of book that you can't put down" further signifies the captivating and intriguing qualities of this friend. With a runtime of four minutes, the song allows for an exploration of their friendship and the emotions associated with it.
'When Emma Falls in Love' is 'for the girls who love with their whole being'
However, some fans have a different interpretation of 'When Emma Falls in Love' and believe it is not specifically about Emma Stone, but rather about people who experience intense love and find themselves struggling to decide whether to let go. According to this perspective, the song captures the emotional journey and internal conflicts faced by those deeply in love.
One fan wrote, "When emma falls in love is for the girls who fall in love so hard, that the genuinely battle themselves if they have to let go. i’m emma." Another wrote, "When emma falls in love is for the girls who love with their whole being, who wear their heart on their sleeve, those who are hopeless romantics, and those who just want to be loved by someone so dearly because they feel so unlovable." A third noted, "So many emma possibilities for when emma falls in love but my favorite is Jane Austen bc if I loved you less I might be able to talk about it more???" while a fourth added, "Y’all are so lucky i didn’t have when emma falls in love when i was 12. 'she’s like if cleopatra grew up in a small town' would have been in every bio and every caption." "I LOVE when emma falls in love, the piano in the beginning is so whimsical/hopeful and captures a feeling of youthful love. little miss sunshine always thinks it’s gonna rain is me asf as well," someone added.
