FURIOUS Taylor Swift has unleashed her wrath on ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn in her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, hinting at betrayal and heartbreak. The US superstar’s scathing lyrics suggest that the Brit actor cheated on her, leading to their abrupt split last year after a six-year relationship.
In the album, Taylor accuses an ex-lover of messaging other people behind her back, with lyrics in the song The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived calling out the guilty party as a “lying coward” she will never forgive. The track features scathing words like, “You didn’t measure up in any measure of a man. I would have died for your sins but instead I just died inside.”
Fans speculate that Taylor’s fury is directed at Joe, with whom she started dating in 2016. The album also delves into her brief relationship with Brit rocker Matty Healy, with songs like Fortnight hinting at a turbulent period of heavy drinking post-breakup.
Despite the heartache, Taylor seems to have found happiness with NFL star Travis Kelce, as referenced in the song The Alchemy. The album, which has been described as vulnerable and brutal, showcases Taylor’s growth as an artist and her ability to turn personal pain into powerful lyrics.
With no immediate radio-friendly single, The Tortured Poets Department may not be an instant hit, but fans can expect infectious hooks and vulnerable storytelling that will surely solidify Taylor’s reign as the queen of the music industry.