Taylor Swift Sparks Fan Theories with 'Fresh Out the Slammer' Song Title

Taylor Swift Fans Wonder If 'Fresh Out the Slammer' Is 'Ready for It' Dig at Joe Alwyn

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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department is stirring up curiosity among fans as they speculate about her past relationship with Joe Alwyn. Now, there is a theory circulating among fans that a new song may be linked to an old favorite.

One of the songs from TTPD, titled "Fresh Out the Slammer," has caught the attention of keen-eyed Swifties. They believe that this song could possibly be a response or a follow-up to her previous love songs about Alwyn from the Reputation era, who is 33 years old.

One fan expressed their astonishment on Friday, April 12, via X about the transition from the lyrics "he can be my jailor" to "fresh out the slammer" in Taylor Swift's 2017 album, Reputation.

The song "Ready for It?" includes the memorable lines, "And

Swift, 34, hinted in her lyrics that she was content with being locked away with her then-partner, drawing comparisons to Elizabeth Taylor's relationship with Richard Burton. Although she never explicitly names her inspiration, it is widely believed that her album Reputation was heavily influenced by her relationship with Alwyn.

During their relationship from 2016 to early 2023, Swift and the Conversations With Friends alum kept things low-key and rarely made public appearances together. This period saw the release of albums like Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, and a few rereleases.

Taylor Swift Fans Wonder If 'Fresh Out the Slammer' Is 'Ready for It' Dig at Joe Alwyn

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"Life is too short to not have adventures. I realized that locking myself in my house for many years was a waste of precious time," Swift shared with TIME in her 2023 Person of the Year feature, which came out in December. "I have learned to trust more now compared to six years ago."

Following the release of TTPD, fans of Taylor Swift around the world have speculated about the meaning behind several songs, such as "Fresh Out the Slammer," believing they touch on the singer's experiences with heartbreak.

Another social media user on X speculated that if the first word is "hereby," could it imply that the storyline of Swift being prosecuted and going to jail in the song ends with her getting out? This was in reference to Swift breaking up with Alwyn in April 2023 and then moving on with new boyfriend Travis Kelce a few months later.

During that April, after the split was confirmed, fans used the song title to describe photos of Swift out and about in New York City. This was a contrast to her usual routine of staying at home with Alwyn and her pet cats.

One fan suggested, “What if he was the one fresh out of prison instead of her? What if he felt trapped by her fame and actually felt relieved when they broke up?”

After Swift and Alwyn broke up, a source told Us that the quiet actor was never comfortable with all the attention that came with Swift’s fame, but he didn’t hold it against her. (Swift’s song “Peace” from 2020 touches on her own insecurities about this issue.)

Taylor Swift Fans Wonder If 'Fresh Out the Slammer' Is 'Ready for It' Dig at Joe Alwyn

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Taylor Swift's songs often explore themes of jail and escape. In "Getaway Car," she describes it as "the great escape, the prison break, the light of freedom on my face." Another example is in "Afterglow" from her album Lover, where she sings about putting someone in jail for something they didn't do. Additionally, in her 2023 music video for "I Can See You," Swift is seen trying to break out of a prison cell in a locked vault.

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The concept of the "I Can See You" video is all about Taylor Swift taking back control of her music. After her previous albums were sold by Big Machine Records without her permission, she decided to re-release them. It's not just about breakups. It's possible that the theme of "Fresh Out the Slammer" follows a similar idea.

It cannot be completely explained what “Fresh Out the Slammer” is about until The Tortured Poet Department comes out on Friday, April 19.

Editor's P/S:

Taylor Swift's upcoming album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has stirred speculation among fans, particularly regarding the song "Fresh Out the Slammer." Many believe it references her past relationship with Joe Alwyn, drawing parallels to her previous love songs about him from the "Reputation" era. Fans note the transition from "he can be my jailor" in "Ready for It?" to "fresh out the slammer," suggesting a shift from confinement to freedom.

The article explores the possibility that "Fresh Out the Slammer" reflects Swift's experience of heartbreak and liberation after her breakup with Alwyn. It highlights her tendency to explore themes of jail and escape in her music, as seen in songs like "Getaway Car" and "Afterglow." The article also suggests that the song may be linked to Swift's efforts to regain control over her music after her previous albums were sold without her consent. Ultimately, the true meaning of "Fresh Out the Slammer" remains a mystery until the album's release, but the speculations and theories surrounding it add to the anticipation and intrigue for Swift's fans.