Taylor Swift’s Latest Album “The Tortured Poets Department” Sparks Fan Theories and Speculation
Taylor Swift’s loyal fan base wasted no time diving into her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which dropped at midnight on Friday. The album, which includes an extended version called “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” is filled with references and nods to real people from Ms. Swift’s life and the literary world.
One of the key figures fans are dissecting in the album is Matty Healy, the frontman for the band 1975. Several songs on the album, such as “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” “The Black Dog,” and “Down Bad,” have fans speculating that they may be about Healy, especially given their past interactions. References to the band the Starting Line and a “tattooed golden retriever” in the lyrics have fans connecting the dots to Healy.
Another figure fans believe is referenced in the album is Travis Kelce, the football player and Swift’s current boyfriend. The track “The Alchemy” is filled with sports references that fans think allude to Kelce, although some debate remains due to the use of the term “blokes” in the song.
The album also delves into Swift’s past relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, with speculation that the track “So Long, London” may be about their breakup. Collaborator Jack Antonoff also gets a shoutout in the album’s title track.
Musicians Lucy Dacus and Charlie Puth are also mentioned in the album, with Dacus appearing on a track where Swift sings about shared experiences with her collaborators. Puth is referenced in a line about his potential for greater success in the music industry.
Other notable figures mentioned in the album include Kim Kardashian, Cassandra from Greek mythology, Peter Pan, Patti Smith, Dylan Thomas, Clara Bow, and Stevie Nicks. Each reference adds layers of meaning and depth to the album, leaving fans eager to decode every lyric and connection.
As Swifties continue to unravel the mysteries hidden within “The Tortured Poets Department,” one thing is clear: Taylor Swift’s storytelling prowess and ability to weave personal experiences into her music continue to captivate and intrigue her audience.
