Amid the infinite pleasure surrounding Taylor Swift’s rereleased albums, “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” emerged as a focus of anticipation for followers, because the 2014 album is extensively thought to be Swift’s most celebrated. The unique “1989” album earned 10 Grammy nominations and secured three wins, together with album of the 12 months.

Staying true to her sample of revisiting her previous work, Swift included “From the Vault” tracks on “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” — unreleased gems from the album’s preliminary creation that did not make the ultimate reduce. The response to the 5 vault tracks on her newest album has been overwhelmingly constructive, with some followers even declaring these new additions as their favorites.

Swift teased the titles of the vault tracks months earlier than the album’s launch, and followers have been particularly fascinated by the monitor titled “Slut!” Swifties eagerly speculated concerning the music’s theme, believing it’d handle the media’s scrutiny of Swift’s love life throughout the interval of its launch. Again then, critics have been fixated on portraying her as a “serial dater.”

Right here, we delve into the which means behind “Slut!” and whether or not or not it references any of Swift’s exes.

What’s “Slut!” About?

On this vault monitor, Swift embraces the media’s derogatory portrayal of her as a “slut.” She accepts their fascination together with her love life and fixation on the variety of males she’s courting, accepting it as an inevitable side of being a public determine. Nevertheless, “Slut!” differs from different songs that method this theme, comparable to “Blank Space,” in that she sees the media’s branding as a crucial evil with a purpose to discover “the one.” Swift views the media’s obsession as an indication that she is heading in the right direction, placing herself on the market and discovering her soulmate.

The music delves into numerous sides of courting, portraying the lows as indispensable and exquisite experiences, simply as a lot because the highs are. At one level, she sings, “Got lovesick all over my bed.” Swift is cleverly enjoying with the time period “lovesick,” illustrating her profound like to the extent of bodily sickness.

Swift envisions a love that’s unforgettable, symbolized by “Handprints in wet cement,” which suggests she longs for a relationship that leaves an indelible mark, both in actuality or in cherished recollections. This angle provides a extra whimsical and carefree outlook on love, setting it other than the opposite tracks on the album.

Is “Slut!” About Harry Types?

Many are fast to affiliate Swift’s songs together with her numerous exes, and this proves a bit trickier with this vault monitor than others. Within the line, “Everyone wants him, that was my crime,” Swift highlights how the scrutiny surrounding her love life resembles a criminal offense, together with her sole offense being her option to date equally well-known people. Provided that a big a part of “1989” is regarded as about Harry Types, just like the songs “Style” and “Out of the Woods,” she may be referencing Types once more right here. Once they dated in 2012, Types was a member of the world’s hottest boy band, One Course, and plenty of have been jealous of their relationship, and Swift bore the brunt of their negativity.

Nevertheless, whereas the music could possibly be a refined reference to Types, it appears extra seemingly that it captures Swift’s emotions about her experiences courting throughout that interval normally. “Slut!” primarily delves into her private encounters and her dynamic with the media, slightly than specializing in any particular particular person. The monitor supplies a glimpse into Swift’s relationship with public scrutiny and her personal romantic journey, making it a robust commentary on the complexities of affection and fame.

Taylor Swift’s “Slut!” Lyrics

VERSE 1
Flamingo pink, Dawn Boulevard
Clink, clink, being this younger is artwork
Aquamarine, moonlit swimmin’ pool
What if all I want is you?

PRE-CHORUS
Obtained love-struck, went straight to my head
Obtained lovesick throughout my mattress
Like to suppose you may always remember
Handprints in moist cement
Adorned with smoke on my garments
Lovelorn and no one is aware of
Love thorns throughout this rose
I am going to pay the worth, you will not

CHORUS
But when I am all dressed up
They could as nicely be lookin’ at us
And in the event that they name me a slut
You understand it may be value it for as soon as
And if I am gonna be drunk
I’d as nicely be drunk in love

VERSE 2
Ship the code, he is waitin’ there
The sticks and stones they throw froze mid-air
Everybody needs him, that was my crime
The improper place on the proper time
And I break down, then he is pullin’ me in
In a world of boys, he is a gentleman

PRE-CHORUS
Obtained love-struck, went straight to my head (Straight to my head)
Obtained lovesick throughout my mattress (Over my mattress)
Like to suppose you may always remember
We’ll pay the worth, I suppose

CHORUS
But when I am all dressed up (If I am all dressed up)
They could as nicely be lookin’ at us (Lookin’ at us)
And in the event that they name me a slut (In the event that they name me a slut)
You understand it may be value it for as soon as (Price it for as soon as)
And if I am gonna be drunk
I’d as nicely be drunk in love

BRIDGE
Half asleep, takin’ your time
Within the tangerine, neon mild, that is luxurious
You are not sayin’ you are in love with me
However you are going to
Half awake, takin’ your possibilities
It is a massive mistake, I stated, “It might blow up in your pretty face”
I am not saying, “Do it anyway” (Do it anyway)
However you are going to

OUTRO
(Up)
And in the event that they name me a (Slut)
You understand it may be value it for as soon as
And if I am gonna be (Drunk)
I’d as nicely be drunk in love