Charlie Puth Finally Responds to Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets” Lyrics
“Loml”: Taylor sings about being called the love of someone’s life “about a million times” in this emotional track. However, the dynamic soon changes as she reflects, “What we thought was for all time was momentary.”
She concludes the song by revealing, “You’re the loss of my life.”
While the song could be referencing her long relationship with Joe, hints of “rekindled flames” and memories of being “just kids, babe” suggest it might also be about her renewed connection with Matty after all these years: “I’ve felt a glow like this never before and never since.”
“I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”: Despite the heartbreak, Taylor’s lyrics in this song depict her excelling on stage during her Eras Tour in front of an adoring crowd. She masks her emotions behind a facade of strength: “Lights, camera, bitch smile.”
Although the song has an upbeat tone, it delves into the theme of unrequited love.
“I’m so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague / I cry a lot, but I am so productive, it’s an art,” she sings. “You know you’re good when you can even do it with a broken heart.”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”: Taylor poses questions to “the smallest man who ever lived” who abruptly exited their relationship.
“You turned off the stage lights, but you’re still performing,” she laments. “And in plain sight you hid / But you are what you did.”