#Taylor swift and Matty Healy

[kvtnisseverdeen]

heLP i can't stop laughing

[tattywritingsonthewall]

Delicate Analysis - Open Relationships

Im about to piss some people off.

I know we have all seen and / or heard about the Meredith discourse by now… but has anyone ever considered the possibility that Taylor & Matty are in an open relationship at the moment? They both have tours going on. Both have needs. Both want a little freedom. I get it. I’ve had an open relationship before - with my husband. Now, it’s monogamous.

It’s not like Taylor hasn’t suggested it before. I’ll do a small series on how some of her songs have this whole context to them.

The first song is the one that will piss people off. Delicate!!!

"Delicate" is a song by Taylor Swift, released as part of her sixth studio album, "Reputation." On the surface, it tells the story of a fragile, beginning stage of a relationship where everything feels fresh, new, and "delicate." However, an analysis with the lens of an open relationship can bring an entirely new perspective.

### Lyrics and Musical Composition

"Delicate" has a soft, ethereal sound, creating a delicate ambiance that mirrors the title. The lyrics contain phrases such as "Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you're in my head?" These lines could be interpreted as seeking reassurance and permission, possibly reflecting the complex negotiations that often take place within open relationships.

### Open Relationship Interpretation

1. **Uncertainty and Vulnerability**: Open relationships involve a certain level of uncertainty and vulnerability. The line "This ain't for the best, My reputation's never been worse, so you must like me for me" can be seen as addressing the stigma that often surrounds open relationships, emphasizing authenticity over societal norms.

2. **Communication and Negotiation**: In open relationships, communication and negotiation are vital. The lyrics may depict these aspects as they explore fears, desires, and the need for confirmation. For instance, "Do the girls back home touch you like I do?" can be viewed as a question aimed at understanding the rules and boundaries of the relationship.

3. **The Delicacy of Trust**: Trust is a recurring theme in "Delicate." Open relationships often require a finely-tuned balance of trust, understanding, and openness. Lines such as "Is it too soon to do this yet?" reflect the timing, pacing, and cautious approach that's necessary to build trust in a relationship that defies conventional boundaries.

4. **Metaphors of Distance and Closeness**: The imagery in the song can symbolize the unique dynamics of open relationships. Phrases like "Dive bar on the East Side, where you at?" may symbolize the distance and separateness inherent in open relationships, while "Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share" contrasts this with the desire for closeness and exclusivity.

Conclusion

While "Delicate" may not have been explicitly written about an open relationship, its themes of vulnerability, communication, trust, and the complex interplay between distance and closeness lend themselves to this interpretation. The song's delicate tone and nuanced lyrics provide ample space for listeners to find reflections of their own experiences, including those who find themselves navigating the intricate dynamics of open relationships. Whether intentional or not, "Delicate" can certainly be seen as a modern love song that resonates with unconventional romantic constructs, mirroring the evolving nature of love and relationships in contemporary society.

[c0wboylik3m3]

I'll forever morn october 2023

well now why have i never seen this before?

[c0wboylik3m3]

i feel bad for taylor cause i'm sure she cant listen to change of heart or the entirety of noacf anymore. no wonder ttpd had so much suicidal ideology cause i would be suicidal too

[stargirldotcom]

- once in 20 lifetimes

about you- the 1975/ fortnight music video/ the unsent project/ right where you left me- taylor swift/ @stargirldotcom/ part of the band music video/ peter- taylor swift/ @death-born-aphrodite/ do i wanna know- arctic monkeys/ cardigan- taylor swift

[torturedpoetspsychward]

[always-rolling-my-eyes]

I can’t help but be reminded of this right now 👀

[apollos-arc]

my fave tweets about the matty healy situation

[khruschevshoe]

You know, it's rather interesting to me that Taylor Swift's parasocial relationship with her fans is honestly more akin to a YouTuber than a writer's. When I scroll through her tag on tumblr/Twitter, it's far more regarding the connection to her personal life/relationship developments than the actual metaphors/fictional story she might be telling. Everything comes back to how her songs reflect back on her relationships with Joe/Matty/Travis/Jake/insert ex-boyfriend here. And what fascinates me about it is that even though she complains about it, she leans into that very perception because it strengthens the parasocial bond.

The marketing for TTPD so clearly being about Joe Alwyn and the songs to Matty Healy. The marketing/video for Red TV so CLEARLY being about Jake Gyllenhaal, with so many of the new lines in All Too Well specifically being digs at him (I'll get older but your lovers stay my age, casting an actor that looks like him for the video, specific lines in I Bet You Think About Me). The fact that songs like Getaway Car and Bejeweled and Gorgeous and London Boy and Lavender Haze being picked apart at time of release and long after for signs of relationships crumbling. The way she uses surprise songs in relation to her relationship development with Joe/Matty/Travis. The damn TTPD "stages of grief" playlists where she deliberately undid/changed the meanings of old songs just to keep her audience speculating on her love life.

It's not sexist to point out that her wielding her love life is a marketing tool and that the strongest connection to her audience isn't the strength of her writing/the composition of her music- it's her deliberate crafting of a connection between her music and her personal life, leaving the audience invested in her music as an extension of Taylor the Person/Girlfriend rather than Taylor the Artist.

[goodgracies]

joe this, matty that, jake sucks. but perhaps the biggest villian here is john mayer. she conducted a post mortem on the girlhood she lost. presumably hurt by someone she trusted, was infatuated with. in order to get to her next chapter of life she had to fully recount the trauma she experienced at the hands of men much, much older than her. to go into your late 20’s and discover that you had not healed much (if any) and to see your life imploding. so now you must know why. hard on yourself because everyone blames the victim so you must blame yourself. you must be two steps ahead so you only fall one step back. because of course they’ll knock you down just to see if you’ll get back up again. you reinvent yourself to try and maintain a sense of control. you think everything is good but it’s not. the past keeps haunting you. you’ve fallen in love with someone new, only to realize he doesn’t love you. you are no longer a novelty. a prize to win. you are just another girl who will pay the price of a man’s harm while you watch him get away. now you’re stuck. in shambles, having to fix mess that he made and your fans are far too aware of how fucked up it all is. so you must hit. your. marks. you think you can fix the problems of someone else only to discover you must fix your own. but you’re too hard on yourself. and you fear you’ll end up alone. the tortured poets department.

[that-was-a-bit-stupid-of-you]

the issue with ttpd personally is that I love some of the songs but sadly I've been force-fed her personal life so much, these details keep coming and leaves a bad taste in my mouth

You can't say "1830s without the racist" after writing an album about matty healy

"So high school" is a cute love song, but it's about our xenophobic racist king tk

"I can fix him" and "daddy I love him" have some elements I like but it's about mh and her getting offended she's being held responsible for her problematic actions

"guilty as sin?" is one of my favs, but it reads very different when you know (unfortunately) the context

"so long, london" is amazing, but just like "renegade" she blames joe alwyn for having mental health issues, but also out them to the world which is the worst part of it all

wishing I didn't know the context, but it is practically impossible to engage in any taylor swift space without knowing

[kvtnisseverdeen]

joe alwyn when he realizes the album is 90% about ratty healy and can go back to his peaceful introvert life

[joesalw]

"I’d rather burn my whole life down than listen to one more second of all this bitching and moaning. I’ll tell you something about my good name: it’s mine alone to disgrace. I don’t cater to all these vipers dressed in empath’s clothing. God save the most judgmental creeps who say they want the best for me, sanctimoniously performing soliloquies I’ll never see"

—The fact that Taylor Swift is calling out her fans like this because they didn’t want her to date a racist, mysogynistic, islamophobic, xenophobic, musty bigot man who took pleasure in watching ghetto gagger porn of black women speaks a lot about her 'own' personality

[rareswifts]

[truman-blackk]

fortnight / the 1975 parallels

i love you / it’s ruining my life

[forever2014]

tumblr, dr martens, taylor swift, uhh? the 1975.