Preludes: The Female Rage of Nenita

             

Caravaggio, Judith Beheading Holofernes, ca. 1598–99. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

The song "Mad Woman" by Taylor Swift doesn't specifically talk about cheating, but it resonates the theme of betrayal dishonesty, and revenge that could certainly apply to a situation involving infidelity just like what Nenita experienced in the story "Preludes" by Darryl Delgado. 

 Generally, the song is a commentary on how women are often unfairly labeled as "crazy" when they react to mistreatment or injustice. It speaks to woman who has been hurt by a man's lies and infidelity and encourages her to channel her anger into action. The lyrics include lines like "What did you think I'd say to that, does a scorpion sting when fighting back?", and "What a shame she went mad, no one likes a mad woman, you made her like that". 

It has a dark and brooding sound, with haunting vocals and an atmospheric production that reflects the intensity of the message. Overall, "Mad Woman" is a powerful statement against the double standards and unfair treatment that women often face in society.