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In a recent show in Melbourne, Australia, Taylor Swift took a poignant dive into the emotional depths she experienced while crafting her 2020 album, "Folklore," hinting at the loneliness she felt during her relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn.
Swift candidly shared with her fans her sense of isolation during the album's creation, a period coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a video circulating on social media, she delved into the process of writing "Folklore," leading into a discussion about the track "Betty."
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Reflecting on her creative space, Swift humorously imagined herself as a spectral Victorian figure, wandering through the woods, writing with a quill on parchment by candlelight—a stark contrast to her actual reality as a modern-day musician.
She joked about the "delusion" of her perception versus the truth of her situation.
During the early stages of the pandemic, Swift found herself quarantining with Alwyn in London, where she recorded the dreamy and indie rock-infused tracks of "Folklore."
Despite the collaborative efforts on the album, including Alwyn's contributions under the pseudonym William Bowery, the relationship eventually unraveled.
Swift and Alwyn, who were reported to have started dating in 2016, publicly parted ways last spring.
Swift's upcoming album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is anticipated to delve into the complexities of their breakup, promising another chapter of raw emotion and introspection from the pop sensation.
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