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Taylor could've easily created fictional characters in The Tortured Poets Department and said that the album is a story about them, even if it was the tale of her life intertwined with it. But she didn't.

Why? 'Cause one, she wanted this story to be out in the world, as it was made, without twisting the narrative. She was ready to face the scrutiny she'd presumably receive with her art and her story. But the second reason resonates louder when you think about it— it's a failed construct.

Fans and the media circus would still try hard and die trying to read between the lines and find the “ultimate truth” through this album. folklore and evermore were about fictional worlds and fictional characters but people still took out words and lines they thought to be clues that linked to aspects of Taylor's personal life she wasn't willing to share. If TTPD was marketed as a fictional storytelling album rather than a diaristic one, people would still judge and burn her at the stake like they're doing now.

Both paths lead to the same road. The whole album might not be the complete truth, but both the artist and the muses would be judged either way, and maybe as fans or human beings, we have to deconstruct this notion of thinking of songs as the ultimate and complete truth- a keyhole to a person's life because it's not. One song can be about more than 1 muse or a completely made-up story from the feelings the artist felt, or read about, or had a friend talk about it. And we need to understand that.

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‘The Manuscript’ youtube lyric video is absolutely beautiful 🤍

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All the people out there saying that they don't like the album because of the guy it is primarily about is so funny— I mean, Taylor Swift is a woman last time I checked.

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To those people who are saying that TTPD is low quality/needs edits — Are you guys listening to pirated content? Or maybe check your ears? 😭

What do you want her to do? Autotune her voice like the most artists of this gen??

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The fact that when she was in such a controversial relationship last year, no one thought about how she might be a good influence on him. Everyone was ready to jump to the conclusion that she accepted his ideology as her own, despite already having established her own beliefs in her career. People acted as if this was some Victorian Era where the wife followed the ideals of her husband.

Of course, people would think that. 'Cause only men can influence and a woman can only manipulate.

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When you take Clara Bow as the last song on the 1st album and consider The Anthology afterwards as the 2nd, and then realise that “How Did It End?” is a track 5... Suddenly it all makes sense-

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What listening to "But Daddy I Love Him" feels like 🤍

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Yes, let's all say this together: "thanK you aIMee" ! reputation wouldn't have been possible without you <3

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Swifties: Okay, just have to memorise these 16 files and might have to sneak into the office for 4 more additional files we've heard of 'cause they might be interesting too.

The Chairman: *drops 11 files on my desk out of nowhere + the 4 secret files we were about to steal*

Swifties: W-Who's gonna pay us for overtime?

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Its always been about HER.

Ok can we put to rest the idea that Taylor set out to write a diss album? If anything the men in this album are side characters. Her mess, her vices, her struggles, her dashed dreams are what’s on full display. She’s more vicious to herself than anything. She shows so much agency in her choices, good and bad, and lifts the curtain on them. Frankly, with a few caveats, the subjects get off way easier than I think most people would have predicted. This is about HER.

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I HATE IT HERE is for the Tumblr and Pinterest users AND the Period Drama fanatics.

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The whole essence of TTPD was hidden in The Anthology.

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Swifties: This was an experience of a lifetime- THE BEST ALBUM OF THIS YEA—

Taylor Swift: It’s a 2am surprise: The Tortured Poets Department is a secret DOUBLE album. ✌️ I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here’s the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 extra songs. And now the story isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours. 🤍

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An Honest Brief Review Of TTPD

People are going to dive into the words and look for clues to try and string people and events together, but I'm not here to do that.

I'm here to talk about the brilliant tapestry of words she's woven into this album, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.

Twists of Modern Poetry weaving in and out in a musical symphony. This was THE Taylor Swift album.

The songwriting, symbolism, and the aesthetic of it all encompass who she is as an artist in the music industry.

The whole album was compact and well intertwined from start to finish. You can count on Taylor Swift to make an album that is not only sonically cohesive or aesthetically pleasing but also contains songs that can exist even outside of the tracklist, on its own, with no context, whatsoever.

The whole promo leading up to release day and how she didn't put out any singles until today kept everyone on their toes, anticipating and wondering what this album is going to sound like. She's a Mastermind, no one can deny.

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TRACES OF YOU

Here's the final poem in the TTDP series, hope you like it <3

Context: In honour of this week being “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” week, I'm writing a poem a day until April 19th, HAPPY RELEASE DAY! 🤍

P.S. Don't forget to like/reblog, and please don't repost without my permission on this platform or any other social media platforms!

[ poem one here 🪶 ]

[ poem two here 🪶 ]

[ poem three here 🪶 ]

[ poem four here 🪶 ]

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What did I just wake up to—

At this hearing, I stand before my fellow members of The Tortured Poets Department with a summary of my findings. 

Album tonight. 

Fortnight music video tomorrow at 8pm et.

https://taylor.lnk.to/thetorturedpoetsdepartment

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How evergreen, our group of friends Don't think we'll say that word again And soon they'll have the nerve to deck the halls That we once walked through One for the money, two for the show... - champagne problems (evermore)

Remember lookin' at this room, we loved it 'cause of the light Now, I just sit in the dark and wonder if it's time ... Now, you're runnin' down the hallway And you know what they all say You don't know what you got until it's gone... - You're Losing Me (Midnights)

Oh my lord 💀