{"id":2066504,"date":"2025-10-03T11:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2066504"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:58:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:58:28","slug":"i-listened-to-taylor-swifts-new-album-and-wow-these-lyrics-are-a-wild-mix-of-genius-and-huh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/i-listened-to-taylor-swifts-new-album-and-wow-these-lyrics-are-a-wild-mix-of-genius-and-huh\/","title":{"rendered":"I Listened To Taylor Swift\u2019s New Album And Wow, These Lyrics Are A Wild Mix Of Genius And ‘Huh?’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I, like countless Taylor Swift<\/a> fans around the globe, have been counting down the days for Taylor Swift\u2019s new album, The Life of a Showgirl,<\/i> and the moment it dropped, I listened to every track back-to-back.<\/span><\/h2>\n

From songs that have the best lyrics<\/a> to ones with the weirdest lines that made me laugh and\/or scratch my head, this album is full of surprises. Here\u2019s a roundup of the tracks that had me hooked with their clever, emotional, and downright “why Taylor?” moments.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Starting with the best:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Related: 75 Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Dark Unsolved Mysteries That Are Burned Into People’s Memories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>‘The Fate of Ophelia’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This reads like a dark fairytale turned power anthem: tower, powers, and then the big \u201cNow I can see it all\u201d<\/i> mic-drop.<\/p>\n

2. <\/span>‘Opalite’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Wow, I was not expecting to come face to face with the harsh realities of life.<\/p>\n

3. <\/span>‘Eldest Daughter’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Wanted to give her a hug here, not gonna lie.<\/p>\n

Related: Just A Few WTF Facts That Shattered My Brain Into A Million Pieces This Week<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>‘Honey’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Awwww. Good for you Taylor, good for you.<\/p>\n

Now, here are the weirdest:<\/span><\/h2>\n

5. <\/span>‘Father Figure’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Why, Taylor, why? This could not have been any more random.<\/p>\n

Related: Here Are Some Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Dark And Horrifying Things I Just Learned<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. <\/span>‘Wood’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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I don’t think I’ll be able to look at Travis Kelce<\/a> the same after this. i just cannot.<\/p>\n

7. <\/span>‘CANCELLED!’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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You are not their real friend if you like them in Gucci. At least have “em cloaked” in Loewe.<\/p>\n

8. <\/span>‘Elizabeth Taylor’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Can someone please explain this to me? I’m lost.<\/p>\n

9. <\/span>‘Actually Romantic’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Taylor, why’d you destroy the dog?<\/p>\n

Related: Most Americans Are So Bad At Geography, I Bet They Couldn\u2019t Pass This Middle School Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

10. <\/span>‘Wi$h Li$t’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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I think I missed the part where this was supposed to somehow make sense?<\/p>\n

And then there are two songs I am on the fence about. First being ‘Ruin the friendship’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Hmmmmm, this is some pretty risky advice to give ANYBODY.<\/p>\n

Second being, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Uhmmm okay?<\/p>\n

Honestly? It\u2019s pretty clear the album did land well with me. Sure, there are flashes of brilliance with some nice lyrics, but then there are moments where I wondered if situations could’ve been described in literally any other way. It\u2019s a rollercoaster, with highs that shine, even if a few dips left me puzzled. What did you think about the album? Let me know in the comments!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Also in BuzzFeed: I\u2019m Still Picking Up The Pieces Of My Brain After Learning These WTF Facts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Also in BuzzFeed: 17 Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Dark And Tragic Things I Just Learned About That Should Honestly Be Illegal To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Also in BuzzFeed: You Have A Hyperspecific Personality Trait That Dominates Your Personality \u2014 Here’s What It Is<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Read it on BuzzFeed.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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