The music legend, 35, dropped the already-iconic new song, "Cancelled!", with the October 3 release of her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The lyrics may also point to the megastar's years-long feud with former couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
The "situation" at hand is initially unknown, but Swift doesn't fail to let her remarkable lyricism fill in the gaps as the track progresses.
These ominous lines are highly reminiscent of 2017's Reputation—Swift's hit sixth studio album which she largely penned about the public backlash she faced following the infamous 2016 phone call incident involving Kardashian, 44, and West, 48.
Here, the superstar seems to be referring to public scrutiny and how a life of fame can feel like living under a microscope.
While Swift spent much time staying out of the public eye following her 2016 backlash, she now seems to be bravely standing tall among the haters (while referencing Shakespeare's Macbeth, of course).
The star singer calls out cancel culture in these lines. She seems to poke fun at the phenomenon while reclaiming her power. Though cancel culture previously caused her to drastically disappear from the outside world, she now seems to embrace those who have also felt its wrath.
The Pennsylvania native then adds: "Where it gets quite dark."
The songstress continues: "At least you know exactly who your friends are / They're the ones with matching scars."
Swift later sings: "But one single drop, you're off the roster / 'Tone-deaf and hot, let's f--kin' off her.'"
The "Cancelled!" lyrics later reference bringing "a tiny violin to a knife fight," which is reminsicent of a line from Swift's "Call It What You Want" (Reputation): "I brought a knife to a gunfight."
In addition to various tracks from Reputation, multiple songs from The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology are rumored to be about Swift's rift with Kardashian, including "thanK you aIMee" and "Cassandra."
What Other Taylor Swift Songs Reference the Struggles of Fame?
The 14-time Grammy Award-winner seems to address these issues within the following songs:
"The Lucky One" (Red)"Shake It Off" (1989)"I Know Places" (1989) "Lavender Haze" (Midnights) "Anti-Hero" (Midnights)"Sweet Nothing" (Midnights)"Who's Afraid of Little Old Me" (The Tortured Poets Department)Hence then, the article about taylor swift sends bold message about cancel culture with edgy new song was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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