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Which Songs on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Are About Matty Healy? Fan Theories

Fans were quick to take notice that some songs on Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department seem to reference her short-lived relationship with Matty Healy.

While Taylor refrains from confirming speculation surrounding who her songs are about, fans immediately began picking apart the lyrics of her 11th studio album and found many clues pointing to Matty. Seemingly alluding to her relationship with Matty, which lasted from May to June 2023, after her split from Joe Alwyn, Taylor sings, “And for a fortnight there we were, forever running to you.” While it was originally believed that the title of her album was a reference to ex-boyfriend Joe group chat with friends Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, fans were left baffled when lyrics for the titular track pointed to Matty instead.

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