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The pop-punk band The Starting Line was mentioned twice in Taylor Swift’s album “The Tortured Poets Department,” causing a surge of nostalgia and curiosity about the Philadelphia-based group. The band, which has been active only sporadically in recent years, is thrilled with the unexpected endorsement from Swift, who refers to their 2002 hit “The Best of Me” in her lyrics. Singer Kenny Vasoli expresses gratitude for the positive attention and notes that it’s a “sweet name-drop” from such a renowned artist. The Starting Line is the only other artist to be mentioned twice by name in the album’s lyrics, a distinction that has fans speculating about the inspiration behind “The Black Dog.” Despite the uncertainty surrounding the identity of the ex-boyfriend in the song, fans are enthusiastic about the Starting Line’s newfound recognition and hope to see more music and live performances from the band in the future.

Taylor Swift has received appreciation from the pop band The Starting Line for a mention in her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ In the track ‘The Black Dog,’ Swift sings, ‘When someone plays The Starting Line/And you jump up/But she’s too young to know this song.’ The band expressed their gratitude through an Instagram post, thanking Swift for the reference and acknowledging the positive impact it has had on them.