Decipher the Clues in Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s “Fortnight” Music Video
“Loml”: In this emotional track, Taylor reflects on being referred to as the love of someone’s life countless times. However, the situation soon takes a different turn.
“If you know it in one glance, it’s legendary,” she observes. “What we once thought would last forever turned out to be fleeting.”
She concludes the song by informing the individual, “You’re the loss of my life.”
While it may relate to her long-standing relationship with Joe, references to “rekindled flames” and reminiscing about their youth suggest it may be about her connection with Matty after all these years: “I’ve never felt a spark like this before and never will again.”
“I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”: The track appears to showcase Taylor excelling on her Eras Tour despite experiencing heartache, emphasizing how she continues to hit her marks on stage in front of an enthusiastic crowd. She conceals her feelings by putting on a strong facade: “Lights, camera, smile, darling.”
Although the song has an upbeat tone, it delves into themes of unreciprocated love.
“I’m so infatuated with him, yet he avoids me like the plague / I shed tears frequently, but manage to stay productive, turning it into an art,” she sings. “You truly know your strength when you can persevere with a broken heart.”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”: Taylor poses a series of questions for “the smallest man who ever lived,” who seemingly left their relationship unexpectedly.
“You dimmed the stage lights, yet you’re still putting on a show,” she sings. “And despite being in plain sight, you remain concealed / But your actions speak louder than words.”