Taylor could've easily created fictional characters in The Tortured Poets Department and said that the album is a story about them, even if it was the tale of her life intertwined with it. But she didn't.
Why? 'Cause one, she wanted this story to be out in the world, as it was made, without twisting the narrative. She was ready to face the scrutiny she'd presumably receive with her art and her story. But the second reason resonates louder when you think about it— it's a failed construct.
Fans and the media circus would still try hard and die trying to read between the lines and find the “ultimate truth” through this album. folklore and evermore were about fictional worlds and fictional characters but people still took out words and lines they thought to be clues that linked to aspects of Taylor's personal life she wasn't willing to share. If TTPD was marketed as a fictional storytelling album rather than a diaristic one, people would still judge and burn her at the stake like they're doing now.
Both paths lead to the same road. The whole album might not be the complete truth, but both the artist and the muses would be judged either way, and maybe as fans or human beings, we have to deconstruct this notion of thinking of songs as the ultimate and complete truth- a keyhole to a person's life because it's not. One song can be about more than 1 muse or a completely made-up story from the feelings the artist felt, or read about, or had a friend talk about it. And we need to understand that.
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Beyoncé in platinum blonde for the Renaissance Film Premiere has changed my life 😭🤍
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I feel like The Tortured Poets Department is def going to feel like Midnights and Folklore's child who spent too much time under Evermore's influence.
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The era of albums debuting with 1 million copies is officially over for everyone….but Taylor Swift. That’s a real fucking legacy
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It's called the black dog... so Sirius? Also this is the 4th stage of grief. There were 4 maurauders. We got 4 years with Remus. So she supports wolfstar?!?
Am I crazy or a
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My ears and eyes literally got blessed. This is ethereal !!
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swifties, help!!
I'm a little embarrassed to do this, but it's my last option...
I live in Argentina and I can't afford the ticket to Taylor Swift concert in November, so If you could contribute it would mean the world to me! I've known Taylor since I was 13 y/o, she helped me go through a lot of stuff. listening to their songs makes me feel full. like i belong here. I can't thank her enough for the help she gave me even If she never met me. 2 years ago my dad had his second cerebrovascular accident and listening to tay was the only thing that could make me be myself even in that situation. I would really appreciate any donations!♡ here's my Paypal
The tickets I want to buy are some of the "cheapest" ones. I think they are 70 dollars, but due to inflation I can't get that kind of money.
If you can't help me it's okay! You could also help me sharing this ♡
love, arita♡
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“Don’t think about it too hard or you’ll never sleep a wink at night again, don’t worry about me and these green eyes, mama just know that I love you (I do) and I’ll see you when you get here” are the most saddest fucked up lyrics to end an album
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