In an unprecedented move, Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, was partially leaked online prior to its official release. Despite her immense popularity, Swift has sought the assistance of technology giant Amazon to promote the album.
Conversations with Amazon’s Alexa now include snippets of Swift’s voice, offering fans exclusive insights into the inspirations behind specific tracks. The album’s lead single, ‘Fortnight,’ featuring rapper Post Malone, is described by Swift as embodying the album’s fatalistic themes. She highlights lines such as ‘I love you, it’s ruining my life’ as examples of the album’s dramatic and exaggerated expressions.
Swift also sheds light on the personal nature of the track ‘My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys,’ likely about her ex-boyfriend Matty Healy. She reveals that the song explores the pain of being devalued and discarded in a relationship. Swift expresses hope that the person who hurt her will eventually realize her worth and come back to her.
The Tortured Poets Department is a double album that showcases Swift’s versatility as an artist. Through Alexa’s voice, fans gain a deeper understanding of the album’s themes and the personal experiences that inspired them.
