As I’ve gotten older, music has become more than just something to listen to. It really speaks to me, and Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘Tortured Poet’s Department,’ has felt particularly meaningful.
Taylor Swift is amazing at sharing her life in her songs, making her personal stories feel like they could be about any of us. This connection is something very special, especially in her newest album. It’s like she’s talking about parts of my own life and it’s comforting to hear someone else put those feelings into words.
As a writer, I sometimes struggle with how much of my own life to share. Taylor’s honesty in her songs gives me the courage to open up more in my own work. Her music shows that it’s okay to share your true feelings, and that can actually help connect with others who might be feeling the same way.
There are two songs on the album that really stand out to me. The first, ‘Fortnight,’ made me think about my past relationships and all the “what ifs” that linger. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in thinking about these things.
The second, ‘thanK you aIMee,’ is about dealing with people who have hurt us, but moving past that pain. I’ve had my share of tough times with people too, and this song feels like a pat on the back, encouraging me to keep going and to grow stronger from those experiences.
Listening to ‘Tortured Poet’s Department,’ I’m reminded of how powerful music can be in helping us deal with our feelings and find common ground with others. Taylor Swift’s songs make me feel seen and understood, and they inspire me to keep sharing my own stories, whether in a song, a blog post, or just in my daily life.
For anyone else going through tough times, or just trying to make sense of their feelings, remember: your story is important. Like Taylor, let’s put our true selves into our art. Whether we’re reaching a lot of people or just a few, sharing our experiences can help us all feel less alone.
As I keep moving forward, building new relationships and facing life’s ups and downs, these songs remind me that it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions, and that sharing those feelings can be very healing. We’re all a bit like poets, trying to find peace through the stories we tell. And in those stories, we find connection and strength.
“This period of the author’s life is now over, the chapter closed and boarded up. There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted. This writer is of the firm belief that our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page. Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it. And then all that’s left behind is the tortured poetry.”
Taylor Swift
