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What Does Taylor Swift's 'The Black Dog' Mean? Breaking Down Fan Theories


Taylor Swift announced on Sunday, March 3, that the ‘final edition’ of her album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ features a song called ‘The Black Dog’

“For many people, this metaphor describes a state of depression characterized by sadness or lack of will, including the loss of desire to partake in activities you once loved,” a definition from BetterHelp, a mental health service, reads. “This metaphor can represent the gradual overtaking of enjoyable activities you once loved, the person you once recognized in the mirror, or the life you once lived,” a BetterHelp definition says, which the fan shared on X. Marcelo Endelli/TAS23/Getty Images While Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department came as a surprise to fans, the pop star seemingly left several Easter eggs hinting that her 11th studio album was on its way.

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