Taylor Swift has released her highly anticipated album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ featuring 15 additional songs. Fans are eagerly dissecting the lyrics, discovering Easter eggs, and speculating about the subjects of the tracks. This article explores some of the most intriguing connections, including possible references to Karlie Kloss and Kim Kardashian.
In ‘thanK you aIMee,’ Taylor appears to address her feud with Kim Kardashian, referencing the infamous phone call between Kim’s husband, Kanye West, and Taylor. The lyrics suggest that Taylor feels Kim’s actions were unfair and hurtful, but that she has found strength and healing in the aftermath.
Another song, ‘Cassandra,’ draws inspiration from the ancient Greek clairvoyant. Taylor seems to be singing about how she warned the public about one of her enemies, and that everyone now knows the person’s true colors. This could be a reference to her ongoing conflicts with Scooter Braun or Kanye West.
The album also includes several tracks that appear to be about Taylor’s relationships with past and present lovers. ‘Peter’ may refer to Matty Healy of The 1975, with whom Taylor had a brief romance. ‘The Manuscript’ could be about her relationships with Jake Gyllenhaal or John Mayer, both of whom are significantly older than her.
Overall, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a complex and introspective album that explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. Taylor Swift’s masterful songwriting and attention to detail have created a body of work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.