The lead singer of The 1975, Matty Healy, has subtly acknowledged Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ which has sparked intense speculation about its lyrics and possible references to past relationships. While not going into detail about Swift’s album, Healy hinted that he is familiar with it and expressed optimism about its quality.
In a short interview with Variety, Healy was asked to comment on Swift’s supposed ‘diss track’ on the album. He responded diplomatically, saying, “My diss track? I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good.”
Released on April 19, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has captivated fans who have closely analyzed its lyrics, suggesting connections to Swift’s romantic experiences, including her rumored relationship with Healy. While the interviewer mentioned a single diss track, there is ongoing speculation that multiple songs on the album may reference their brief romance.
Interestingly, Swift’s lyrics seem to subtly reflect Healy’s interests and personality. For example, on the title track, she mentions a love for typewriters, an item Healy has previously expressed fondness for. Additionally, the lyric “We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist,” seems to echo Healy’s past admiration for Puth.
Swift’s song ‘But Daddy I Love Him’ appears to address the tumultuous nature of the scandal, possibly reflecting on the public scrutiny of her relationship with Healy.
Despite the speculation surrounding the album’s lyrics, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has achieved immense success, breaking records and receiving widespread acclaim. It recently made history on Spotify as the first album to reach a billion streams within a week of its release.
Industry analysts anticipate impressive sales figures for the album, projecting sales of over two million copies in its debut week.