Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, has reportedly leaked online ahead of its scheduled release date of April 19. The album’s tracklist of 17 songs appeared on a Google Drive link that circulated on the web, leading to social media users sharing snippets of rumored lyrics and poking fun at them. Despite the leak, Swift has not addressed the situation publicly while continuing to promote the album on her social media accounts.
Some of the leaked lyrics from The Tortured Poets Department sparked confusion and amusement among listeners. One snippet shared on social media featured quirky lines like “You smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate, we declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist,” leaving many fans scratching their heads. While some users found the lyrics entertaining, others criticized them as being nonsensical, leading to debates about the authenticity of the leaked tracks and whether they were real or fake recordings.
Fans of Swift, known as Swifties, have been eagerly awaiting the release of The Tortured Poets Department since the pop icon announced the album in February while accepting a Grammy Award for Best Album. As the release date approaches, fan theories have been circulating online, including speculation about Swift dropping two albums on the same day. Some Swifties believe that the album’s themes may revolve around Swift’s past relationships and personal experiences, with references to her ex-boyfriend, British actor Joe Alwyn, potentially appearing in the lyrics.
Swift’s decision to re-record her early music, now known as “Taylor’s Versions,” has also added to the anticipation surrounding her upcoming album. Following a rights dispute with music mogul Scooter Braun, Swift has been rerecording her first six albums, including Reputation. Fans are hopeful for the release of Taylor’s Version of Reputation alongside The Tortured Poets Department, with many noting visual clues in the album’s promotional material that may hint at the themes and inspiration behind the new songs.
In addition to the leaked tracklist and rumored lyrics, Swift has been promoting The Tortured Poets Department through various platforms, such as Apple Music playlists designed around the stages of heartbreak and Spotify pop-up installations in Los Angeles. These promotional efforts have further fueled speculation about the album’s content and connections to Swift’s personal life, particularly her breakup with Joe Alwyn. With the release date drawing near, fans are eagerly awaiting the official debut of The Tortured Poets Department and the opportunity to delve deeper into Swift’s latest musical offerings.
