Swifties are gearing up for the release of Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, which will drop later this month. But they’ve already been given a sneak peek at the lyrics, with fans eager to find hints and references to the singer’s personal life, particularly her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, who reports claim is nervous about what may be said on Taylor’s album.
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The pop star delighted fans on April 8, 2024, during the solar eclipse, by unveiling the first lyrics from her upcoming project, The Tortured Poets Department, showcasing an eclipse-inspired theme.
“Crowd goes wild at her fingertips/ Half moonshine, full eclipse,” the lyrics read while being printed by a typewriter in an aesthetic image.
Taylor’s fans swiftly delved into dissecting the lyrics, offering varied interpretations. Some theorize it’s a reference Taylor's relationship with Joe, once radiant like the sun, now eclipsed by darkness, or literally a break-up. Others posited that the line "crowd goes wild at her fingertips" symbolized her song-writing prowess. With the album's launch imminent, on April 19th to be exact, the snippet served as an ideal appetizer get fans geared up.
Joe Alwyn Is Reportedly Worried About How Taylor’s Album Will Depict Him
However, one person who likely isn’t excited about the drop is Alwyn. Reports say the low-key actor is nervous about the backlash, considering Taylor’s reputation for using her songs to share her perspectives on past relationships. For example, Taylor even had to recently ask fans to be kind to her ex John Mayer after he started getting renewed backlash when she played “Dear John” on her Eras tour, a decade after their brief relationship.
“It’s safe to say that Joe is bracing himself for a lot of questions. No one is safe,” a source claimed to Life & Style. “Joe should be worried about what she reveals.”
Taylor announced her new album at the 2024 Grammys ceremony on Sunday, February 4 while accepting her 13th Grammy win for Best Pop Vocal Album.
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"The way I can celebrate is by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the past two years, which is that my brand new album comes out April 19th," she said during her speech. "It’s called The Tortured Poets Department and I’m going to go post the cover right now backstage."
Keeping her word, Taylor quickly took to Instagram and revealed the album's cover art, depicting her lounging on a bed in elegant black lingerie. Accompanying the image were handwritten verses, teasing other potential lyrics from the much-awaited album.
"And so I enter into evidence my tarnished coat of arms. My muses acquired like bruises, my talismans and charms,” the lyrics read. “The tick, tick, tick of love bombs. My view of pitch-black ink. All’s fair in love and poetry… Sincerely, The Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department."
Fans even believe the album’s name is a reference to Joe Alwyn, so it looks like Swifties can expect tea to be spilled in Taylor’s upcoming music.
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