The music video for the song “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift and Post Malone features actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles from the movie “Dead Poets Society,” creating a clever connection between the worlds of tortured and dead poets. Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has drawn comparisons to the 1989 film due to their similar titles and themes. In the video, Hawke, Charles, and Malone play doctors who perform shock therapy on Swift following a “tortured” romance with the rapper, with Post Malone impressing Swift with his performance as the tragic hero.
Swift revealed that the music video for “Fortnight” serves as a backdrop for her latest compilation of songs and includes metaphors and references to different parts of the album. Teasing the release of the video with Malone, she shared a black-and-white clip on Instagram in which she and Malone were seen sitting at typewriters writing before embracing on a dock. Swift expressed her admiration for Post Malone’s songwriting skills and catchy melodies and announced that “Fortnight” would be the first single from her chart-topping album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which was released alongside a bonus album called “The Anthology.”
Fans have speculated about the deeper meanings behind Swift’s lyrics in “Fortnight” and the rest of the albums, with references to themes like alcoholism and past relationships. The singer alluded to personal struggles and experiences in her songwriting, leading fans to analyze her lyrics for hints about her life and relationships. Swift hinted at her past struggles with alcoholism in “Fortnight” and alluded to her relationships with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy in other tracks on the albums, reflecting on her experiences and emotions through her music.
The emotional depth of Swift’s songs in “The Tortured Poets Department” resonates with fans who have analyzed the lyrics for clues about her personal life and relationships. Swift’s ability to craft meaningful and cryptic lyrics has captivated listeners, leading to discussions and theories about the inspiration behind her songs. From addressing past relationships to hinting at her current happiness with Travis Kelce, Swift weaves personal experiences and emotions into her music, creating a relatable and introspective album that has resonated with fans and critics alike. Through her storytelling and songwriting, Swift continues to engage her audience with heartfelt and thought-provoking music.
