Tortured Poets, Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, is set to be released on April 19th and is highly anticipated to center around her breakup with Joe Alwyn. However, some songs may also hint at her brief romance with Matty Healy, whom she dated in the spring of 2023. The album is speculated to start with songs about Alwyn before shifting towards tracks that may reference Healy, such as “Florida!!!” which Swift co-wrote with Florence Welch during her Eras Tour breakup with Alwyn in Tampa, Florida.
Rumors of a relationship with Healy began circulating when he attended Swift’s concerts in Nashville shortly after her breakup with Alwyn. Although they never confirmed their relationship, they were linked back in 2014 and reconnected professionally in 2021 when working on Swift’s album Midnights. Their dating speculation increased when they were seen together multiple times holding hands in New York City in May 2023. However, things took a turn for the worse when controversial comments made by Healy in a podcast resurfaced, leading to their breakup in June 2023.
Speculation of Swift’s songs on TTPD being about Healy has grown after their split, with some fans identifying lyrics that could reference their relationship and breakup. Some songs, such as “Guilty as Sin,” “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can),” and “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” are rumored to be about Healy, especially considering his past problematic behavior. Swift’s fear of finding a partner who can handle her publicized life may also be addressed in songs like “Peace,” “The Archer,” and “Anti-Hero,” with the track “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” possibly touching on this topic.
Despite the rumors and speculation, Swift has not confirmed who her songs on TTPD will be about. During a concert in Melbourne, she shared that the album was a “lifeline” for her during a difficult period in her life, emphasizing how songwriting has been crucial for her during challenging times. As the release date for The Tortured Poets Department approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the insights Swift will provide into her past relationships and personal struggles through her music.
TTPD is expected to provide a chronological account of Swift’s life events, starting with songs that may focus on her breakup with Alwyn before delving into tracks that hint at her relationship with Healy. The album is likely to offer listeners a glimpse into Swift’s emotional journey through heartbreak and self-discovery, showcasing her songwriting talents and ability to connect with her audience on a personal level. As fans eagerly await the release of TTPD, the anticipation continues to grow for what promises to be a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant album from one of the music industry’s most talented artists.
