Taylor Swift's dedicated fans are excitedly buzzing over the intriguing title of her highly anticipated album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
Swifties have voiced their interpretation of the album title, suggesting a clever connection to an infamous group chat shared by Taylor's ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, along with his close friends Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
From Chat To Track
Shortly after Taylor Swift, announced her highly-anticipated album during the star-studded 2024 Grammys, one dedicated fan took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to share an intriguing discovery.
"JOES GROUPCHAT W PAUL WAS CALLED THE TORTURED MENS CLUB."
Another fan couldn't contain their excitement at the possibility of Taylor sharing some interesting anecdotes from her past experiences with Joe.
Expressing profound passion for the album, the fan exclaimed their deep fascination with its concept.
They emphasized the idea that "All's fair in love and poetry," suggesting that writing about how they were treated is justifiable.
"I'm actually so obsessed with the concept of this album already. 'All's fair in love and poetry' is giving 'you treated me the way you did and it's fair game for me to write about it.'"
Noteworthy is Taylor Swift's revelation during her acceptance speech for the best pop vocal album, "Midnights." She acknowledged that she had been keeping her upcoming LP a secret for two years, coinciding with her romantic involvement with the British actor.
A Savage Nod
In 2022, Joe Alwyn and Paul Mescal disclosed a fascinating detail in an interview with Variety.
The "Normal People" actor highlighted Andrew Scott's incredible dedication, stating that he consistently remains focused and engaged with his work daily on their group chat.
"[Scott is] just on it every day. He's just on it by himself," Paul said. "Just messaging himself good mornings," Joe added.
In an interview GQ UK, Joe delved into the origins of "The Tortured Man Club." He shared that the name was inspired by the characters of Connell and Nick, whom he portrayed in the film "Conversations with Friends."
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Songs From Sentiments
After six years together, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn ended their relationship. Despite the possible emotional songs found in "Tortured Poets Department," an insider informed Page Six that their breakup lacked dramatic elements.
An individual familiar with the situation said, "[Their relationship] simply reached its natural course."
Joe has not been romantically connected with anyone else, whereas Taylor has now entered a new relationship with Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. They made their relationship public in September 2023.
"The Tortured Poets Department" is out on April 19.
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