The hardest part of Taylor Swift’s new album: suicidal thoughts, almost becoming a ‘functional alcoholic’…

Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has taken the music world by storm since its release in the early hours of the morning.

While fans anticipated references to her past relationships, the album surprises with Taylor delving into various personal struggles and experiences.

Emotional songs

In tracks such as “Fortnight,” featuring a collaboration with Post Malone, Taylor opens up about the emotional toll of a brief but intense love affair, admitting to almost becoming a “functioning alcoholic” after its end.

The raw emotion continues in “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart,” where Taylor paints a picture of resilience despite heartbreak, echoing her own journey in the music industry.

The album’s title track unveils deeper layers of Taylor’s emotional landscape, with lyrics touching on themes of dependency and self-destructive tendencies.

References to friendships and personal connections add layers of complexity, as seen in the nods to her friends Lucy Dacus and Jack Antonoff in the track.

Taylor doesn’t shy away from addressing more painful experiences, as heard in “So Long, London,” where she bids farewell to a relationship and reflects on the sacrifices made.

“You swore that you loved me, but where were the clues? I died on the altar waiting for the proof,” she sings.

With heartfelt lyrics, Taylor expresses her frustration and disappointment, lamenting the investment of her youth in a love that ultimately fell short. She reflects on the unfulfilled promises of love and commitment, juxtaposed with the painful absence of evidence to support those vows.