In a touching response to Taylor Swift’s re-release of her album Red, the mother of the late Ronan Thompson expressed her heartfelt emotions about the new lyric video for the song “Ronan.” Maya Johnson, Ronan’s mom, described it as “so painstakingly perfect.” The song was inspired by Ronan, who tragically lost his battle with cancer just days before turning four. The updated lyric video features adorable family photos, including a sweet clip of Ronan saying “I love you” that kicks off the song.
Maya took to social media to share her reaction after watching the video, posting a tearful selfie and writing, “This is how I’ll be all day. I just listened AND watched Ronan, Taylor’s version. I couldn’t tell you about the music video until now. It is beyond perfection and I can’t wait for you all to see it. @taylorswift, you are one of the greatest loves of my life. Thank you for loving him.”
In her emotional response, Maya said, “Forever ours, thanks to @taylorswift. I am sobbing. It is so painstakingly perfect.” Back in July, she revealed in a blog post that Taylor had reached out for permission to include “Ronan” on the re-recorded album. Originally, the song was intended as a single, with proceeds going to a children’s cancer charity. The lyrics were inspired by Maya’s own blog posts and were written from the perspective of a grieving mother, giving her co-writing credit.
The Lyrics of “Ronan”
The lyrics of “Ronan” reflect the bittersweet memories of Maya’s time with her son:
“I remember your bare feet down the hallway
I remember your little laugh
Race cars on the kitchen floor, plastic dinosaurs
I love you to the moon and back.”
Taylor has described Red as an album filled with “heartbreak and healing” and has worked to reclaim her artistic control through re-recordings, which led to a public battle with music executive Scooter Braun. In her heartfelt message about “Ronan,” Taylor acknowledged the significance of Maya’s story and expressed her commitment to honoring her wishes.
Maya beautifully stated in her blog, “Taylor has anchored you to this world so you will never be lost, and now she has ensured you will forever be safe in a new, permanent home.” She also remarked that Taylor is giving a voice to the often voiceless bereaved parents across the globe.
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Summary: Maya Johnson, the mother of Ronan Thompson, expressed her emotional reaction to Taylor Swift’s new lyric video for “Ronan,” a song that pays tribute to her late son. The video, featuring family memories, moved Maya to tears, and she praised Swift for the love and voice she has given to grieving parents.
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