TAYLOR SWIFT- THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT 🥹 (TRACKLIST, EASTER EGGS, & PROMO) REACTION!!!

In a passionate discussion about Taylor Swift's anticipated album, "The Tortured Poet's Department," the speaker expresses excitement for the new release, hoping it combines the assertiveness of "Reputation" and the emotional depth of "Folklore." They delve into the tracklist, speculating on the themes and sounds of songs like "Fortnite" and "Dress Well," and express concern for Joe Alwyn's portrayal in the album. The speaker also appreciates Swift's meticulous promotion and engagement with fans, eagerly awaiting the album's release and accompanying content, including a music video on Friday. They highlight Swift's attention to detail, from Easter eggs to track titles, and the seamless transition from the "Midnights" era to this new chapter, while also touching on the complexities of being a dedicated fan navigating Swift's evolving discography.

• The speaker expresses a deep appreciation for Taylor Swift's music, particularly the "Midnight's" era album.
• They highlight Swift's attention to detail in her songwriting, production, and promotional efforts.
• The speaker is excited about Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and anticipates it will blend elements from her previous albums "Reputation" and "Folklore."
• They have engaged with Swift's music by attending concerts, reacting to her discography, and are preparing for the new album release.

"honestly it's crazy how time flies I feel like it was just yesterday I was getting into Taylor Swift and discovering how much I loved her with the Midnight's era album and that whole entire like just timeline is really what cemented my love for the swifties and Taylor Swift herself."

The quote shows the speaker's emotional connection to Taylor Swift's music and how it has been a significant part of their life.

"she's dropping the tortured poets department now me as you can see on the jacket my eyes have not really been to the streets and listening to everything that's going on so that's what we're trying to catch up on with this video this is officially my second real time roll out with Taylor Swift."

This quote indicates the speaker's anticipation for Swift's new album and their intention to delve into its content through the video they are making.

• The speaker hopes the new album will combine the assertiveness of "Reputation" with the emotional depth of "Folklore."
• They are looking forward to discovering the tracklist and learning more about the songs on "The Tortured Poets Department."
• The speaker mentions Swift's practice of holding early sessions where she shares insights into her music with fans.

"I'm hoping the torture poets department is like a mix of reputation where she talks her [ __ ] and says JoJo you're a bastard and also gives the writing and emotion that folklore has."

The speaker expresses their desire for the new album to have a balance of strong, outspoken tracks and emotionally rich songs.

• The speaker discusses the rollout of Swift's new album, including tracklist reveals and descriptions.
• They mention Swift's unique fan engagement methods, such as early listening sessions.
• The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe for upcoming content related to the album, including reaction and ranking videos.

"there's this thing she does where it's like an early s session or something where she explains stuff and lets the fans come into her spaces and hear about the music uh prior to the album dropping."

This quote highlights Taylor Swift's approach to engaging with her fan base by offering them exclusive previews and insights into her creative process before the album's release.

• The speaker feels a sense of homecoming when engaging with Swift's music after a period of absence.
• They express excitement about returning to Swift-related content creation.
• The speaker also promotes their additional platforms for Swift-related content that may not be available on YouTube.

"it's like it's like coming back home after being on like I don't know a long journey of self-realization or something I don't know."

This quote reflects the speaker's emotional return to the world of Taylor Swift and the content creation surrounding her music, which they liken to a homecoming after a significant personal journey.

• The speaker sets expectations for the songs on the new album based on a thread that details each track.
• They anticipate a variety of song styles, including folksy pop, chaotic pop, and sultry pop.
• The speaker is particularly interested in the lyrical content and the metaphors Swift uses in her songs.

"Taylor on the song I really wanted to convey this sort of message that like sometimes the red flags can seem wider than sow no a white flag is like when you surrender like you just accept them or you like just you let it."

This quote reveals the speaker's interpretation of Taylor Swift's songwriting intentions, specifically how Swift uses metaphors to convey complex emotional messages in her music.

• The speaker plans to analyze and depict the lyrics of Swift's songs in their reaction content.
• They show enthusiasm for the storytelling and metaphorical references in the music.
• The speaker is excited for the album's release and the content they will create in response to it.

"see this is what it's about to be cuz best believe in the reaction we're going to be depicting the lyrics or trying to understand them see what she's talking about metaphorically the references."

The quote indicates the speaker's commitment to a deep dive into Taylor Swift's lyrics, aiming to interpret and discuss the metaphors and references in the songs.

• The speaker promotes their Instagram, Vlog Channel, and Patreon for additional content.
• They mention the limitations of YouTube and the availability of exclusive content on their Patreon.

"follow the Instagram follow the Vlog Channel check out the patreon for Content I can't put on YouTube that gets blocked and all the things."

This quote is a call to action for viewers to engage with the speaker's content across various platforms, especially for exclusive or restricted content.

• The speaker expresses concern for Joe's mental health, suggesting he should avoid the internet for his own well-being.
• The reference to the UK and hiding under the table implies that the situation may be particularly intense or overwhelming for Joe.

"ying about Joe's mental health the empath in me the nurse in me budy just stay off the internet for like the next week hide over there in the UK underneath the table please for your own wellbeing so long London damn a direct shot god H nine."

This quote shows the speaker's empathy and concern for Joe, advising him to stay away from the internet to protect his mental health. The mention of "hide over there in the UK" suggests that Joe may be in a vulnerable position and needs to take care to avoid further distress.

• The speaker compares Taylor Swift's new song to her previous hit "All Too Well," indicating it has a significant duration of 9 minutes and 28 seconds.
• The speaker anticipates the song will be impactful and memorable.

"this song is 9 minutes and 28 seconds she said all too well. [ __ ] that song this is the new all too well so long London."

This quote compares the new song's length to "All Too Well," suggesting that it may have a similar emotional depth or storytelling power. The speaker seems to believe this new song will be a standout track like "All Too Well."

• The speaker clarifies that it's possible to have negative feelings toward more than one man simultaneously.
• The speaker does not harbor hate for Joe but expresses the ability to dislike two men at the same time.

"you don't get it twisted we can hate two we don't hate JoJo but we can dislike two men at the same time you're not off scot-free."

The quote emphasizes that disliking multiple people at once is possible, and just because the speaker doesn't hate Joe doesn't mean they can't have negative feelings towards him and another man concurrently.

• The speaker initially confuses the subject of the song "All Too Well" with Ryan Gosling but corrects to Jake Gyllenhaal.
• The speaker humorously insults Jake Gyllenhaal, calling him a "Goodwill version" of Ryan Gosling.

"who is All Too Well about Ry not. Ryan Gosling. what Jake [ __ ]. Gyllenhaal. yes you are the Goodwill version of Ryan go. Gosling you rat."

The speaker corrects themselves on the subject of "All Too Well" and uses humor to insult Jake Gyllenhaal by unfavorably comparing him to Ryan Gosling. The quote reflects the speaker's opinion on the matter.

• The speaker reflects on the title "But Daddy I Love Him" and anticipates the song will have a sad and heartbroken tone.
• The speaker is unsure of the song's emotional direction but expects it to be intense and potentially unsettling.

"but daddy I love him and what the heck is Ariel doing there under the sea with that song it makes me think it's going to be like a poppy Jack antinoff sounding Vibe like it's going to be a dance fun moment. but this the title but. daddy I love him it makes me feel like we're going to be heartbroken and sad you know."

The quote discusses the conflicting expectations for the song "But Daddy I Love Him," with the speaker predicting a mix of poppy and sad elements based on the title. The mention of Ariel and the sea suggests a potential thematic connection to the song's content.

• The speaker notes the uncharacteristic use of all caps and exclamation points in the song title "FLORIDA!" and associates it with chaos.
• The speaker mentions Taylor Swift's departure from her usual style, indicating a new, possibly more chaotic direction in her music.

"now this is I've I don't think I've ever seen Taylor Swift do a song like this with like this feels chaotic the exclamation points the all caps usually her her titles are very like not simple but like chill this is giving chaos."

The speaker observes that the styling of the song title "FLORIDA!" is unusual for Taylor Swift and suggests it signals a departure from her typically more subdued song titles, implying the song may be more chaotic or intense.

• The speaker hints that the song "FLORIDA!" might have a sound similar to Taylor Swift's "Reputation" album.
• The speaker expresses excitement for the song, anticipating a sonically intense experience.

"Anthem rep adjacent sonically truly no one is ready."

This quote suggests that the song "FLORIDA!" will have a sound reminiscent of Taylor Swift's "Reputation" era, which is known for its edgier, more assertive style. The speaker anticipates that fans are not fully prepared for the impact of this song.

• The speaker acknowledges Florida's conservative reputation but is willing to overlook it due to Taylor Swift's influence.
• The speaker playfully suggests that Taylor Swift's music might lead them to temporarily ignore their views on Florida's political climate.

"Florida though cuz y'all are very um conservative esque and not very open however if Taylor Swift stands I might just have to turn a blind eyes we stand Florida apparently."

The quote reflects the speaker's awareness of Florida's conservative reputation but indicates a willingness to set aside their political opinions because of their admiration for Taylor Swift and her music.

• The speaker discusses the personal nature of interpreting Taylor Swift's songs, mentioning how fans project their own realities onto the music.
• The speaker acknowledges the enjoyment derived from such personal interpretations, even if they are delusional.

"but they're so fun when you morph your brain to see the reality you want to see it it makes living through the moment so much easier and like ignorance is bliss basically."

The speaker comments on the pleasure of interpreting songs in a way that aligns with one's own desires or realities, suggesting that such interpretations can provide comfort, even if they are not grounded in truth.

• The speaker mistakenly believes that "LL" stands for "love of my life" but is corrected and anticipates a song with a title that includes thorns and blank spaces.
• The speaker expresses excitement for the song, connecting it to another favorite from the album "1989."

"Lord Almighty. I'm dead it does not mean love of my life."

This quote captures the moment the speaker realizes their mistake regarding the acronym "LL" and their excitement for a song that might have thematic similarities to "Blank Space," a track from Taylor Swift's "1989" album.

• The speaker is excited about the addition of new songs to Taylor Swift's already iconic catalog.
• The speaker feels a sense of conflict as they transition from being a fan of the "Midnights" album to the new material.

"this woman her. [ __ ] catalog and now we're adding to the iconic catalog I cannot wait it I feel like I'm cheating on midnights is this something that y'all have ever experienced."

The speaker is enthusiastic about the new additions to Taylor Swift's discography but also feels as if they are betraying their loyalty to the "Midnights" album. The quote reflects a common experience among fans when their favorite artists release new work.

• The speaker feels betrayed and advises against showing one's true intentions in a relationship.
• They equate the revelation of deceptive behavior to showing one's hand in poker.
• The speaker suggests the importance of maintaining an appearance of loyalty, even when being unfaithful.

"I feel like a cheater we we progress anyways I can do it with a broken here. probably that heart broken heart I can do it with a broken heart babe don't you ever show me your hand again babe."

The speaker is expressing the pain of feeling like a cheater and the willingness to continue in a relationship despite a broken heart. They warn their partner not to reveal their deceitful actions again.

"so like your hand as in we're playing with like poker or some [ __ ] like you you're scheming you're doing wrong by me but like don't let me know that you're doing it like hide it."

This quote clarifies the metaphor of a poker game, indicating that the partner is acting deceitfully and the speaker prefers to be unaware of such schemes.

• The speaker anticipates that the upcoming album will be emotionally contradictory.
• They expect the music to have a sad thematic content paired with upbeat and energetic instrumentals.
• The juxtaposition of the emotional tone and the musical style suggests a complex artistic expression.

"I think this song is this album is going to be a huge contradiction she's going to be breaking our hearts we're going to be depressed and sad and like our love life and lives really are falling apart."

This quote predicts that the album's songs will emotionally contradict themselves, combining heartbreak and sadness with lively music.

• The speaker reflects on the evolution of an artist and their audience, highlighting a shift from youthful innocence to adult themes.
• They note the candid and mature subject matter in the artist's recent work.

"the smallest man. oh Joe Allen is small literally everywhere you didn't have to say all that Taylor You Belong with Me woman is talking about a man's little penis eyes we really have grown up with her."

The speaker comments on the artist's growth from singing about innocent themes to more adult content, indicating a shared maturation process with the audience.

• The speaker engages in speculation about the number of tracks on the album.
• They reference the artist's history of including a specific number of tracks on her albums, suggesting a pattern or signature style.

"so that's one 2 three four five 6 7 eight n it's probably be 13 um 10 11 TW I probably miscounted there's probably 13 tracks no one Taylor Swift."

The speaker is counting the tracks and speculates that there will be 13, a number commonly associated with the artist, Taylor Swift.

• The speaker admires the artist's attention to detail in album promotion.
• They appreciate the effort and care put into the album rollout, including visual aesthetics and thematic elements.

"and then this part I just wanted to show like the beautiful this is what I meant by the promotion the detail."

This quote expresses admiration for the detailed and thoughtful promotion of the artist's album.

• The speaker discusses the various symbols and potential Easter eggs in the artist's promotional material.
• They analyze different elements such as time, peace signs, and literary references, speculating on their meanings.
• The speaker suggests that these symbols may hint at future music videos or themes within the album.

"Spotify I love standing a winner the Fortified poets Department. no the tortured poets department at Spotify laced curtains six open mailboxes so maybe six music videos Easter eggs everywhere we all know how she works what time is that probably like 2 2:00 I don't know hourglass time is always a thing for Taylor the infamous peace sign true people were saying from the Grammys that has to mean something."

The speaker is enthusiastic about the artist's strategic use of symbolism and the potential hints at future content, noting the artist's history of including Easter eggs for fans.

• The speaker makes connections between the artist's work and popular culture, including Disney movies and country music references.
• They express skepticism about certain references but show enthusiasm for others.

"daddy I love him. oh okay. so miss girl she's just been watching freaking Ariel what's this movie called The Little Mermaid I hear by Grant unto Ursula The Witch of the sea one voice for all eternity signed Ariel Ariel why did you sign that what get a lawyer I haven't even seen The Little Mermaid."

The speaker humorously references a line from "The Little Mermaid," using it to comment on the naivety of signing away one's voice, and connects it to the artist's work.

• The speaker reflects on the theme of waiting and the frustration associated with unmet expectations.
• They personify the artist as a statue, symbolizing patience and the pain of waiting for a significant life event.

"even statues crumble if they're made to wait it's too too freaking early favor. it's 6:00 a.m.. literally. and I'm sitting here in AP Taylor Swift literature even statues crumble if they're made to wait so like she was she's the statue obviously waiting around for what's his name to propose with that rock on her finger how dare you make all of all people Taylor Swift freaking wait you bastard."

This quote discusses the metaphor of a statue waiting, implying that even the most patient individuals can reach a breaking point, and uses it to criticize someone for making the artist wait for a marriage proposal.

• The speaker expresses their strong loyalty and support for their friends.
• They mention that they go hard for their girls, indicating a deep commitment to their friendships.

I'm one of those friends. that like rides and supports and goes hard for my girls.

The quote highlights the speaker's dedication to their friends and their willingness to stand by them in any situation.

• The speaker refers to a relationship that is falling apart due to waiting for too long.
• They interpret a metaphor about statues crumbling as a symbol of a deteriorating relationship and love.

even statues crumble if they're made to wait she's like we're falling apart basically like our relationship my love for you it's all falling apart as I'm standing here waiting for you after six years buddy is how I interpret that

This quote explains the speaker's interpretation of a metaphor used to describe the decline of a relationship due to one party having to wait too long for the other.

• The speaker discusses Taylor Swift's history of using puzzles and cryptic messages to engage with her fans.
• They reference past album releases where fans had to solve puzzles to receive messages from Taylor Swift.

it was 1989 Taylor's version where we had to do a freaking billion puzzles or some [ __ ] just to get some little hi this is Taylor. You've unlocked a million of my puzzles this is your random sentence for the week or some [ __ ] like that

The quote recalls the challenges fans faced in unlocking messages from Taylor Swift through puzzles, illustrating the artist's interactive approach to her fanbase.

• The speaker analyzes a recent Instagram post by Taylor Swift and attempts to decipher its meaning.
• They speculate about the connection between Swift's "Midnights" album and her relationship with Joe Alwyn.
• The speaker suggests that Swift's posts imply a transition from the "Midnights" era to a new phase represented by the "tortured poets Department."

so was she saying midnights is still about midnights led into the breakup of Joe Allen like midnights is about Joe Allen and the downfall of the relationship and then tortured poets Department the wheels are turning they're turning

This quote demonstrates the speaker's effort to interpret Taylor Swift's social media content and connect it to her personal life and musical themes.

• The speaker expresses excitement about Taylor Swift's music release schedule.
• They appreciate that Swift is releasing visuals on the same day as the album, as opposed to making fans wait.
• The speaker notes the convenience of the release time and how it fits into their personal schedule.

Swifty we won this is what I mean by I love standing a winner someone who really cares about their craft she's not making us wait for visuals we get them the same day the album drops.

The quote conveys the speaker's admiration for Taylor Swift's consideration of her fans and her dedication to her craft by providing immediate visuals along with her music releases.

• The speaker discusses the cryptic nature of Taylor Swift's messaging and how it creates excitement and speculation among fans.
• They mention specific details such as Roman numerals and stars, which are typical of Swift's intricate communication style.

everything matters with Taylor Swift every little detail counts. okay the P tortured poet's Department. Okay so we've left Midnight's era we've left her depressive ass era in That 70s retro house. and now she's in the psych ward writing about poetry. and [ __ ] we're unlocking the door

This quote reflects the speaker's engagement with the detailed and mysterious aspects of Taylor Swift's promotional tactics, which often involve hidden messages and symbols.

• The speaker is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming release of Taylor Swift's album and related content.
• They mention their plans to create a reaction video to the new album.

you guys look forward to all the Taylor Swift content that is coming this weekend I will see you in the next video which will be my album reaction to Taylor Swift the torture poet Department

The quote captures the speaker's anticipation and excitement for new content from Taylor Swift, as well as their intention to share their reactions with others.

• The speaker concludes the video by expressing hope that the viewers enjoyed it.
• They sign off with a request for viewers to comment and a promise to see them in the next video.

I hope you enjoyed the video if you made this far a comment favor see you in the torture po Department I cannot wait I'll see you in the next video. bye.

The quote serves as a friendly farewell to the viewers and an invitation for them to engage with the content by leaving a comment.