Taylor Swift, Post Malone Fortnight TheTortured Poets Department Review

Christel Payseng
2 min readMay 1, 2024

In the world of pop culture, few artists have captured the hearts of millions quite like Taylor Swift.

With her poignant lyrics and heartfelt melodies, she’s become synonymous with songs about love, heartbreak, and the human experience. But what happens when the world expects an artist to keep singing about the same old themes, only to find her exploring new territory?

For years, fans eagerly awaited Taylor Swift’s next album, anticipating more tales of ex-boyfriends and broken hearts. However, with her latest work, Swift took a different turn, delving into the complexities of “almost” relationships and the turmoil they can bring. And in doing so, she’s given voice to a feeling that many can relate to: the bittersweetness of almost finding love, almost achieving happiness, being whole.

Enter Matt Healy, whose words resonate deeply with those who understand the pain of the almost. He speaks of the relationships that leave us yearning for more, even as we know they’re ultimately not right for us.

These are the relationships that force us to confront our demons, to wrestle with our insecurities and shortcomings. Yet, despite the chaos they bring, there’s something undeniably beautiful about them — the way they push us to grow, to evolve, to become more than we were before.

In this light, the Taylor Swift effect takes on a new meaning. It’s not just about catchy melodies or clever lyrics; it’s about embracing the messy, imperfect parts of ourselves. Swift, despite her fame and success, reminds us that it’s okay to feel lost, incomplete, and broken.

Because in our vulnerability, we find a connection to something greater than ourselves — a divine spark that illuminates even our darkest moments.

So, to all the tortured poets and hopeless romantics out there, take heart in knowing that you’re not alone. In your pain and longing, you’re tapping into something profound and deeply human. And like Taylor Swift, you have the power to turn your brokenness into something beautiful — to find strength in your weakness, and to let your light shine through the cracks.

In the end, perhaps it’s the almost relationships that teach us the most about love, about life, about ourselves. They remind us that perfection is an illusion, and that true beauty lies in our ability to embrace our flaws and imperfections. So here’s to the almosts, the could-have-been, and the never-quite-weres — may they inspire us to keep searching, keep growing, and keep believing in the power of love, even amid our brokenness.

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Christel Payseng

Writer, PR Media, Literature Hobbyists, Digital Marketer