With the revelation of her forthcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift ignites the sleuthing instincts of her fanbase anew. Recently, the pop icon unveiled the tracklist for the album set to release on April 19. One song, “But Daddy I Love Him,” stands out, drawing significant interest from Swifties.
Its title seemingly alludes to Harry Styles, sparking online speculation. Notably, the tracklist boasts collaborations with A-listers Post Malone and Florence + the Machine, adding star power to select songs.
On Monday night, the vocalist behind “Cruel Summer” unveiled her newest album, following her 13th Grammy win. In a remarkable feat, she clinched her 14th Grammy, cementing her status as the first artist to achieve four Album of the Year awards.
Here’s the tracklist for her eagerly awaited new album:
Side A- Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)The Tortured Poets Department Boy Only Breaks His Favorite ToysDown Bad.
Side B- So Long, LondonBut Daddy I Love HimFresh Out the SlammerFlorida!!! (Florence + the Machine).
Side C- Guilty as Sin? Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)Loml.
Side D- I Can Do It With a Broken HeartThe Smallest Man Who Ever LivedThe AlchemyClara BowBonus Track: The Manuscript.
Taylor Swift’s New Song: But Daddy I Love Him
Disney aficionados will easily recognize the side B track “But Daddy I Love Him” as a clever homage to Disney’s classic animated film, “The Little Mermaid.” Adding to the charm is the fact that the movie premiered in 1989, the same year Swift was born.
However, for fans who admire Swift’s skill in intertwining personal narratives with a hint of intrigue, some may playfully speculate that it’s a subtle reference to Harry Styles.
This speculation arose after an old photo of the “What Makes You Beautiful” singer resurfaced, depicting Styles wearing a white shirt with the phrase “But Daddy I Love Him” emblazoned on it.
BUT DADDY I LOVE HIM?!?!! pic.twitter.com/WbTQjqv42t
— S 💌 (@blueblrdhoneyy) February 6, 2024
Relationship Between Taylor Swift And Harry Styles
Over a decade has flown by since the fleeting romance of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift came to a close. Yet, the former couple continues to captivate fans, their brief but intense relationship fondly remembered as “Haylor.”
Once the talk of the town, their whirlwind romance was short-lived. Reports surfaced in January 2013 hinting at a possible split between Swift and Styles.
In a 2017 Rolling Stones interview, Styles shed light on their breakup, attributing it to the immense scrutiny they faced, which ultimately strained their relationship.