Taylor Swift’s Highly-Anticipated “The Tortured Poets Department” Album: Who are the Songs About?
Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” has sent fans into a frenzy with its release of 15 additional tracks in a surprise double album drop. The lyrics of the songs have fans speculating about who they are about, with many pointing to her recent exes, Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn.
Joe Alwyn, a 33-year-old British actor, dated Swift from 2016 to last year. Known for his roles in films like “The Favourite” and “Mary Queen of Scots,” Alwyn has been a source of inspiration for Swift’s music. In her album “Midnights,” the song “Lavender Haze” is said to be about their relationship and the challenges they faced.
Alwyn, credited under the pseudonym William Bowery, has even contributed to Swift’s albums before, including tracks on “Folklore” and “Evermore.” Their breakup is speculated to be the inspiration behind the song “So Long To London” on the new album.
On the other hand, Matt Healy, a member of the band 1975, had a brief flirtation with Swift in the past. Although they recorded a song together for “Midnights,” it did not make the final cut. After attending Swift’s Eras tour in May 2023, the pair were seen together, but their relationship ended in June.
Following her breakup with Healy, Swift began dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Their relationship became a media spectacle, with Swift boosting sales of Kelce’s jersey and attending his games. The song “Alchemy” on the new album is believed to be about Kelce, with subtle football references throughout the lyrics.
Lastly, the album also features a song titled “thanK you aIMee,” believed to be a reference to Kim Kardashian. The song alludes to the fallout from the feud between Swift, Kardashian, and Kanye West, with lyrics hinting at the impact on Swift’s career.
Overall, Swift’s new album has fans dissecting the lyrics and speculating about the inspiration behind each track, making it a hot topic of discussion among music enthusiasts.