The release of a new one Taylor Swift Album will always lead to speculation as to who each song was inspired by and The Tortured Poets Department is no different.
Swift’s latest album – a surprise double release – arrived last week and turned Swifties into detectives, searching for clues in every lyric of the densely poetic material.
While certain lines seemed to hint at Swift’s short-lived romance with The 1975 singer Matty HealyThere was, of course, much speculation that the album’s sadder songs were a reference to the singer’s last major relationship – with an English actor Joe Alwyn.
Alwyn was involved in Swift’s music career when the two were together – even winning a GRAMMY Award as one of the writers on her 2020 album. folklore. However, since then their separation in April 2023The Conversations with friends The star has kept a low profile and is currently staying away from any drama or speculation about Swift’s new songs.
“Taylor and Joe are not in contact at this time, but they are trying to be respectful to each other,” a source tells ET. “Joe wants to keep his private life private. He is rather introverted and the interest in his private life somewhat overwhelms him. He is focused on acting and his career.”
Alwyn will next be seen in director Yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming anthology film. Types of kindness.
Meanwhile, Swift has also moved on – in her high-profile relationship with the NFL star Travis Kelce.
“Taylor is happier than ever in her relationship with Travis and is focused on the future,” ET’s source tells us.
The couple recently announced a weekend full of PDA at Coachellabefore celebrating her new album – which fans believe Kelce also plays a role in.
The audience quickly focused on two TTPD Love songs like “The Alchemy” and “So High School,” which many believe are odes to her relationship with Kelce.
For “The Alchemy,” Swift offers a lot of football references – including a reference to a major victory not unlike this The Kansas City Chiefs’ numerous victories on the way to Super Bowl LVIII.
“Shirts come off and your friends lift you up over their heads / Beer sticks to the floor, cheers are shouted because they say / ‘There was no chance of being the best in the league’ / Where’s the trophy?” All he has is “Come and run towards me,” she sings.
Whether the songs refer directly to him or not, A source told ET At the time of the album’s release, Kelce was still one of Swift’s biggest champions.
“Travis is so supportive of the entire album and loves being a part of Taylor’s story,” the source noted. “He’s a Swiftie through and through and very proud of her.”
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