In a recent confession during her Eras Tour stop in Australia, Taylor Swift shared her feelings of loneliness during her six-year relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. While writing her album Folklore, Swift revealed that she often imagined herself as a ghostly Victorian lady wandering through the woods, longing for connection.
But despite her imaginative escapades, Swift clarified that her reality was quite different. “That is not what I looked like… So that’s all that matters – the delusion,” she reassured the audience with a touch of humor.
During the time she was working on Folklore, Swift and Alwyn were dating, and he even contributed to writing some of the album’s tracks, including Exile and Betty. Throughout their relationship, the couple remained incredibly private, with Swift explaining to Paul McCartney that she aimed to live a more authentic life, away from the constant scrutiny of the tabloids.
However, there are rumors circulating that Alwyn is concerned about Swift sharing more details about their breakup in her upcoming album, The Torture Poets Department. Fans speculated that the album’s title was inspired by Alwyn’s WhatsApp group, The Tortured Man Club, where he and his friends, Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, discussed the challenges of their own relationships. While Alwyn has remained silent on the matter, insiders claim that he would be taken aback if Swift were to reveal negative aspects of their relationship in her music.
Despite their collaboration on previous albums, if Swift’s new release delves into their breakup, it will undoubtedly come as a surprise to Alwyn. Nevertheless, Swift’s new album, announced during the 2024 Grammys, is highly anticipated and is set to be released on April 19.
As Swift continues to pour her emotions into her music, it remains to be seen how her personal life will intertwine with her artistry. One thing is for sure, though – Swift’s ability to resonate with her fans through her relatable lyrics will endure, capturing the hearts of a wide range of listeners, young and old.
