Exploring Taylor Swift's Connection with The 1975 in 'The Tortured Poets Department' Album
Delve into Taylor Swift's portrayal of her bond with The 1975 frontman, Matty Healy, in her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'
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Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, was released on April 19th, featuring 31 songs in total. Fans have been quick to notice a possible connection to Matty Healy's band, The 1975.
One of the bonus tracks on the album, titled "Imgonnagetyouback," has a similar stylization to The 1975's song "Fallingforyou" from their debut album released in 2013. This has sparked theories and discussions among Taylor Swift's devoted fans.
Swift sings in the chorus that she hasn't decided yet whether she will be your wife or smash up your bike, but she is determined to get you back. She also mentions that she hasn't decided if she will curse you out or take you back to her house, but she will get you back.
Listeners quickly noticed some unexpected similarities in the lyrics of Taylor Swift and The 1975, showing that there is a strong overlap between Swifties and fans of The 1975.
Healy sings about the simplicity of needing only his bike and the other person's enormous house in his 2013 ballad. He expresses the idea that they may be together someday when he reaches the other person's height, until then they will spend time together to see if they are all each other needs.
Swift and Healy's connection dates back to 2014 when they were seen supporting each other by wearing merchandise from one another. During this time, Swift attended several concerts by The 1975. After the release of TTPD, a video emerged online showing Healy appearing to dedicate the song "Fallingforyou" to Swift. The moment was captured as Swift watched from the balcony, and Healy looked in her direction while singing.
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The song "Peter" is filled with references to Peter Pan, maintaining the theme of apparent connections.
In the lyrics, the singer expresses disappointment as she sings about Peter not coming to get her when he was twenty-five. She reflects on how the fantasies of their relationship have come to an end, comparing it to the "Lost Boys" chapter of his life. Despite her efforts to hold on to their past days together, she asks for forgiveness from Peter.
Listeners have noticed that Healy was 25 in 2014, and he has often described himself as "slightly Peter Pan-ish." Fans who have been following The 1975 closely may recall the song "Lost Boys" from the band's early days as Drive Like I Do.
Swift has referenced the story of Peter Pan before. In her song "Cardigan" from Folklore, she sings about trying to change the ending, with Peter losing Wendy.
Swifties have been revisiting footage from May 2023 concerts since the release of TTPD, focusing on the brief romance between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy that was never fully explained. In a clip from one of her Nashville shows, Swift can be seen saying, “This is about you. You know who you are. I love you,” to the camera while introducing “Cardigan,” a song attended by Healy. Interestingly, Healy also delivered a similar cryptic message at one of his band’s concerts in the Philippines just days before.
The confirmation of the couple's split came in June 2023. According to a source, Healy expressed that he is "couldn't be happier" with Swift's latest record. The insider also shared that their relationship, although short-lived, was characterized by intense passion and authenticity.
Editor's P/S:
Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology," has sparked speculation among fans about a possible connection to Matty Healy of The 1975. The similarities in lyrics and themes between Swift's songs and Healy's past work have led to theories that the album may be a tribute to their brief romance in 2023.
The evidence supporting this theory includes the similar stylization of the bonus track "Imgonnagetyouback" to The 1975's "Fallingforyou," as well as the references to Peter Pan in Swift's song "Peter." Additionally, Swift and Healy have a history of supporting each other's work, with Swift attending several of The 1975's concerts and Healy dedicating a song to her during one of their performances. While the couple's relationship was short-lived, it was reportedly intense and passionate, further fueling the speculation that Swift's album may be a reflection on their time together.
