Fortnight – Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone
Taylor Swift Drops “Fortnight,” Dark and Edgy Lead Single for “The Tortured Poets Department”
Get ready for a new side of Taylor Swift! “Fortnight,” the lead single from her upcoming album “The Tortured Poets Department,” has arrived, and it’s a stark departure from her usual bubblegum pop anthems. This highly-anticipated track features a surprising collaboration with artist Post Malone, a choice Swift herself attributes to his “songwriting and melodies” that she’s long admired.
But “Fortnight” isn’t just about the music. Leaked lyrics hint at a much darker theme, exploring the depths of love, betrayal, and obsessive desire. Lines like “I love you, it’s ruining my life” and the chilling “Your wife waters flowers. I wanna kill her” paint a vivid picture of emotional turmoil. Clocking in at roughly 3 minutes and 50 seconds, the song promises a powerful and intense listening experience.
“Fortnight” serves as the official introduction to “The Tortured Poets Department,” a sprawling 16-track album divided into four acts on vinyl. This unique format hints at a cohesive and thematic listening experience, with “Fortnight” likely setting the tone for the emotional rollercoaster to come.
With its genre-bending collaboration and emotionally charged lyrics, “Fortnight” is sure to be a talking point among fans. Will this new direction resonate with Swifties? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: Taylor Swift is ready to push boundaries and explore uncharted territory with “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Quotable Lyrics:
I was supposed to be sent away
But they forgot to come and get me
I was a functioning alcoholic
‘Til nobody noticed my new aesthetic
All of this to say, I hope you’re okay
But you’re the reason
And no one here’s to blame
But what about your quiet treason?
And for a fortnight, there we were, forever running
‘Til you sometimes ask about the weather
Now you’re in my backyard, turned into good neighbors
Your wife waters flowers, I wanna kill her
