Clues for Black Dog Owners: Deciphering Which Taylor Swift Song References TTPD
“Loml”: In this poignant track, Taylor reflects on being referred to as the love of someone’s life multiple times. However, the situation eventually shifted.
She muses, “If you recognize it instantly, it becomes legendary. What we thought would last forever turned out to be fleeting.”
In a final declaration, she informs the individual, “You are the loss of my life.”
While the song could be interpreted as referencing her enduring relationship with Joe, hints about “rekindled flames” and reminiscing about their youth suggest it may actually be about her connection with Matty after all these years: “I have never felt a radiance like this before, and never will again.”
“I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”: This tune seems to touch on Taylor’s ability to excel on her Eras Tour despite facing heartache. She mentions confidently hitting her performance marks in front of an enthusiastic audience. Concealing her emotions behind a façade, she asserts, “Lights, camera, smile like a pro.”
Despite its lively beat, the song delves into themes of unreciprocated love.
She sings, “I am infatuated with him, yet he avoids me like a plague. I shed countless tears, yet manage to stay productive; it’s an art. You truly excel when you can persevere even with a broken heart.”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”: Taylor poses inquiries to “the smallest man who ever lived,” seemingly caught off guard by his abrupt departure from their relationship.
“You may have extinguished the stage lights, but you continue to perform. You hide in plain sight, yet your actions speak volumes.”