Black Dog Pub Buzz: Unraveling the Mystery of Taylor Swift's Ex at the Bar

Streams of The Tortured Poets Department continue to raise a lingering question: Did any of Taylor Swift's former partners visit The Black Dog?

After Swift's 11th album was released on April 19, the London bar's social media accounts saw a surge in activity. One TikTok video posted on Friday humorously mentioned the pub being mentioned in Swift's new album. The caption playfully asked, "How should we handle this? Swifties, any suggestions for us?"

"The Black Dog" (also the name of a vinyl variant) is one of five new tracks Taylor Swift, 34, wrote alone. It kicks off with her realizing that she still shares her ex's whereabouts even after their split.

In the song, she ponders, "I just can't wrap my head around... How can you not miss me in The Black Dog? When a tune by The Starting Line comes on, and you get all excited, but she's too young to recognize this melody that used to be a part of our shared dreams. The memories cling on stubbornly, refusing to fade away."

Some fans think the lyrics of the song were influenced by Matty Healy, a fan of The Starting Line band, while others believe Joe Alwyn is the inspiration because of his British background. (Healy, who is 35 years old, is also from the U.K.)

Which Taylor Swift Ex Was at The Black Dog Matty Healy

The Black Dog is embracing the social media speculation by updating its bios online to say, "Home to tortured poets @Taylor Swift." But for those of us hoping to find out which famous ex might show up at the pub, we may still be left wondering.

Another TikTok video showed an employee at The Black Dog, the pub Taylor Swift mentioned, frantically searching for clues to determine if it was Matty or Joe. The caption playfully hinted at the search for evidence, jokingly asking who forgot to turn off their location with a tag to Taylor Swift.

Some fans have speculated that the song may be referring to both Alwyn, 33, and Healy due to the timing of their relationships. In April 2023, Swift and Alwyn ended their six-year relationship. Shortly after, she was seen with Healy, but their quick romance ended in June 2023.

Which Taylor Swift Ex Was at The Black Dog Joe Alwyn

Throughout her album "The Tides of Past Decisions," Taylor Swift incorporates elements from various breakups, but the main focus is on her relationship with Healy. Rumors of their dating first surfaced in 2014, and they reconnected again last year.

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Whoever inspired her songs, whether it was her current boyfriend Travis Kelce or someone else, Taylor Swift has shown that she is moving forward and celebrating the release of her album.

The author wrote on Friday that this chapter of her life has come to an end, closed and sealed off. She believes there is no need for revenge or settling scores once wounds have healed. After reflecting, she realized that many of these wounds were self-inflicted. The author firmly believes that our tears are transformed into sacred ink on a page. By sharing our saddest stories, we can release ourselves from them. What remains is only the poignant poetry.

Editor's P/S:

The Black Dog pub has become a focal point of speculation and intrigue following Taylor Swift's release of "The Black Dog," a song from her latest album. Fans have been eagerly searching for clues to identify the ex-partner who inspired the lyrics, with Matty Healy and Joe Alwyn emerging as potential candidates. The pub's social media presence has also fueled the speculation, with playful references to "tortured poets" and a search for evidence of Swift's former flames.

Ultimately, the identity of the muse behind "The Black Dog" remains a mystery. However, the song's lyrics and the pub's response have created a captivating narrative that has resonated with Swift's fans. The pub's embrace of the speculation and its recognition as a place where memories and emotions linger add an air of poignancy to the story. As fans continue to speculate and the pub enjoys its newfound fame, the lingering question of who visited The Black Dog adds an extra layer of intrigue to Taylor Swift's latest album.