It’s a tough day to be Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy. Taylor Swift surprised everyone last night with her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” featuring a whopping 31 songs for Swifties to dissect.
Fans have eagerly theorized since February about which tracks would reference Swift’s six-year relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn.
However, speculation now suggests that much of the album delves into her brief romance with The 1975 frontman, Matty Healy, following her split from Alwyn last year.
But, that’s not to discount the references Swifties have uncovered hinting at Taylor’s split with Joe. Here are the purported songs and nods Taylor Swift makes to Joe Alwyn in “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Which Songs On The Tortured Poets Department Are Rumored To Be About Joe Alwyn?
1. So Long, London
As all Swifties will recall, Taylor Swift unveiled “Lover” in 2019, featuring the track “London Boy,” widely believed to be an ode to Joe Alwyn, given his London roots and Taylor’s frequent visits there.In the aftermath of their breakup, it’s logical that Taylor bid farewell to both London and Joe.
Fans have speculated that her latest song on “The Tortured Poets Department,” titled ‘So Long, London’, may be about Joe, given their London connection.
Additionally, Taylor makes mention of a house by the Heath in the song, a detail many fans have linked to the couple’s former residence near Hampstead Heath in West London.
2. loml
Next, fans theorize that ‘loml’ may also be about Joe. While the acronym typically signifies ‘love of my life,’ Taylor’s interpretation shifts to ‘loss of my life.’
Given Taylor’s past allusions to Joe as the ‘one,’ fans speculate that this song could reflect her feelings of losing that special connection.
3. The Tortured Poets Department
The album title, “The Tortured Poets Department,” and its second track have sparked intense speculation among fans regarding their connection to Joe.
In a prior interview, Joe disclosed his involvement in a group chat with actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
Recently, in an interview, Andrew and Paul disclosed the group chat’s name: ‘The Tortured Man Club.’
The parallels between ‘The Tortured Man Club’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ are striking, inviting fans to draw their own conclusions about the inspiration behind Taylor’s album title and track.
