Taylor Swift has always been known for her catchy tunes and relatable lyrics that resonate with millions of fans around the world. Recently, she released her highly anticipated album “The Tortured Poets Department” and surprised her fans with even more music in the form of a second album titled “The Anthology.” With a total of 31 new songs to analyze and dissect, it’s safe to say that Swift has outdone herself once again.
However, amidst the excitement, one question remains: why does Swift insist on bringing up old feuds from nearly 10 years ago? Swift has had her fair share of feuds, but it seems that she can’t let go of the past. From her infamous feud with Kanye West to her ongoing feud with Kim Kardashian, Swift keeps rehashing old wounds. But why?
As a devoted fan of Swift, I must admit that I absolutely adore her music. Her lyrics are incredibly relatable and powerful, and I often find myself listening to her albums while reflecting on my own experiences. Swift has a talent for capturing heartbreak and lost dreams like no one else. However, constantly writing about feuds from the past seems unnecessary, especially when she has already dedicated an entire album, “Reputation,” to those feuds back in 2017.
The feud between Swift and West began in 2009, when West famously interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech at the VMAs. Over the years, they seemed to have made amends, even posing for photos together at awards shows. But then, things took a turn for the worse. Swift’s latest album includes a track called “thanK you aIMee,” where she re-characterizes Kim Kardashian as a high-school bully. It seems odd for a 34-year-old woman to be singing about high school drama as if it’s the end-all, be-all of our lives.
In this song, Swift refers to a TikTok video of Kim and her daughter North West singing along to Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off.” While Kim’s participation in the video could be seen as flattery, Swift chooses to interpret it as evidence in her ongoing war with the couple. It takes a narcissist to know a narcissist, as they say. But should Swift really be referencing a 10-year-old child who happens to be a fan of her music? Absolutely not.
It has been eight years since Kim leaked a conversation between Swift and West, in which it seemed that Swift had given approval for a controversial lyric. Since then, Kim and Kanye have divorced, and he has moved on to his second wife. Yet, Swift still feels compelled to attack them in her music. In the track “Cassandra,” she portrays herself as a Greek priestess warning the world of tragedy, drawing parallels to the Kardashian family and West’s former Sunday Services. But at this point, isn’t Swift doing the same thing she accuses them of? Is she not also capitalizing on a years-old feud for her own benefit?
Swift has always been aware of her influence over her fans. They hang on to her every word and leap to defend her at any hint of criticism. However, in a time when cyberbullying is at its peak, Swift should be using her platform to spread positivity rather than perpetuating old feuds. It’s time for her to look inward and focus on personal growth, rather than constantly looking back and rehashing the past.
In her recent social media post, Swift declared that the period of her life reflected in “TTPD” is now over. She emphasized the importance of healing and moving on from the past. It’s a sentiment that we should all take to heart. Feuds may make for interesting headlines, but they ultimately hold us back from personal growth and positive change.
So, as Swift prepares to release her next album, let’s hope that she leaves the feuds behind and focuses on creating music that inspires, uplifts, and brings people together. Only time will tell if she can break free from this tired narrative and truly move on.
