Taylor Swift released her highly-anticipated album “The Tortured Poets Department” featuring 15 tracks at 2 a.m. Fans immediately began analyzing the lyrics, speculating that many songs were about her past relationships with Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn. Joe Alwyn is a 33-year-old British actor known for his roles in “The Favourite” and “Mary Queen of Scots.” Swift has previously written songs about Alwyn and confirmed his contributions to her albums under the pseudonym William Bowery. Fans believe the song “So Long To London” on Swift’s new album may be about their breakup.
In addition to Alwyn, Swift also had a brief relationship with Matt Healy, of the band 1975. The two supported each other’s music, with Healy admitting to a “flirtation” with Swift in the past. They were photographed holding hands at her Eras tour concert, but their relationship ended soon after. Fans speculate that Swift’s song “Fortnite” may reference Healy due to mentions of mutual friends and collaborators like Lucy Dacus and Jack Antonoff. Following her breakup with Healy, Swift began dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, causing a media frenzy.
Fans believe that Swift’s song “Alchemy” may be about Kelce, given its subtle football references and mentions of “touching down.” Swift and Kelce’s relationship received intense public attention, especially when she attended the Super Bowl and cheered on his team. There are clear nods to their relationship in the song lyrics, further fueling speculation among fans. Additionally, Swift’s album features a song called “thanK you aIMee,” which fans believe references Kim Kardashian, likely in relation to the fallout from the feud between Swift, Kardashian, and Kanye West.
The feud between Swift, Kardashian, and West dates back to the 2009 VMAs incident, and has continued to impact their relationships over the years. The song lyrics on Swift’s album appear to reflect the fallout from this feud, with references to scars and building a legacy. Despite attempts to mend their relationship, the feud has had lasting effects on Swift’s reputation and career. Through her music and lyrics, Swift continues to address personal experiences and relationships, allowing fans to speculate and analyze the meaning behind each song on her albums.
