'The Tortured Poets Department' 7 Explicit Songs Unveiled: Taylor Swift References Harry Styles?

The upcoming release of Taylor Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department, is eagerly anticipated for release next month.

Although the album's main tracklisting is public knowledge, the latest revelation has unveiled seven explicit tracks.

'The Tortured Poets Department' Explicit Songs

A Swiftie on X, formerly Twitter, confirmed that these seven explicit songs include "The Tortured Poets Department," "Down Bad," "But Daddy I Love Him," "and Florida!!!" "loml," "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart," and "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived."

Is This a Harry Styles Nod?

Without a doubt, the true meanings behind Swift's songs remain known only to her. However, fan speculation suggests that the track "But Daddy I Love Him" may reference Harry Styles. 

In summary, "But Daddy I Love Him" is a famous quote from Disney's classic animated film The Little Mermaid, which premiered in 1989 (the year Taylor Swift was born).

 According to another Swiftie account on X, "a reference to the little mermaid a movie that was released on 1989, where ariel gave up her voice to be with the one she loves."

Amid the buzz surrounding the 2023 live-action film, there had been significant speculation about Styles taking on the role of Eric. Adding to the excitement is Styles sporting a particular shirt that has further fueled the connection between him and the movie.

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When Did Taylor Swift Write TTPD?

Amid ongoing discussions surrounding the creation of the new album and its potential ties to her relationship with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, questions have arisen about when she wrote the set.

Recently, Swift took the stage in Tokyo and shed light on the timeline of the album's conception, addressing some lingering speculation.

"I've been working on Tortured Poets since right after I turned in Midnights," the 14-time Grammy winner explained.

"So, you turn in an album months in advance so you can make vinyls, which are the best. And so I started working on it immediately after that and I've been working on it for about two years."

"I kept working on it throughout the US tour, and when it was perfect, in my opinion, when it was good enough for you, I finished it. And I am so so excited that soon you'll get to hear it, soon we'll get to experience it together."

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