Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: All Songs Revealed

Oct 31, 2025 by SLV Team 65 views

Hey Swifties! Are you ready to dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department? I know I am! After weeks of anticipation, the full tracklist is finally here, and let me tell you, it's a journey. This album promises to be a raw and intimate exploration of love, loss, and everything in between, all wrapped up in Taylor's signature storytelling. From the title alone, you just know we're in for some serious feels, right? So, let’s break down every single song on The Tortured Poets Department and speculate on what kind of lyrical genius Taylor is about to drop on us. Get your headphones ready; it's going to be an emotional ride!

The Tortured Poets Department: The Complete Tracklist

Okay, guys, let's get straight to the good stuff – the complete tracklist for The Tortured Poets Department. Taylor has divided the album into four sides, each with its own distinct vibe. Each title sounds like it could be a poem on its own. It’s clear that Taylor put a lot of thought into the arrangement, and I'm so hyped to hear how the songs flow together. I really appreciate how much thought and care she puts into every single thing. I can't wait to listen to the story that she has been working on and is now able to share with the world. You can just feel the emotions and thoughts that she has been dealing with. It will be really amazing when we finally listen to the album and realize the whole story after listening to each side and then understanding each side. I am super excited for this album. Let's dive into the songs!

Side A

Fortnight (feat. Post Malone): Kicking things off with a collaboration with Post Malone? Yes, please! This is a highly anticipated track, and I'm betting it's going to be an epic blend of Taylor's lyrical prowess and Post Malone's unique sound. The title "Fortnight" gives me a sense of fleeting moments and intense emotions. Maybe it's about a relationship that burned bright but fast? Or perhaps it's a reflection on a period of intense creativity and introspection. Knowing Taylor, it will be filled with layers of meaning. I'm dying to know what kind of story she tells in this song. Also, with Post Malone in this song it will be really interesting to see how he fits in and if he does any of the vocals. This can really show the diversity of Taylor's music, from pop to indie to country. I'm really curious as to what kind of story this song will have. This will be the first song on the album, and it is said that this will really set the tone for the rest of the album. I wonder what kind of mood and feelings this song will have for the album.
The Tortured Poets Department: The title track! This one has to be a banger, right? It's the namesake of the entire album, so you know it's going to be deeply personal and probably a bit meta. I imagine this song will explore the creative process, the struggles of being an artist, and the vulnerability that comes with sharing your work with the world. Also, "The Tortured Poets Department" sounds like a club that only people can join if they are hurting or lost. Perhaps it may talk about the ups and downs of life that people go through. Taylor is one of the most well-known artists and she has her own experiences, so this song will really show the hard times that she has been through in the past and how she has dealt with it. Knowing Taylor, this song will be honest and open to her fans. I think that this song will be one of the most popular songs on this album, because it is the title and many people may want to see if it connects with them as well. I wonder how this song is like and what kind of music it will be, like pop, indie, country, or something different.
My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys: Okay, this title is just heartbreaking. It suggests a relationship where one person is careless with the other's feelings, treating them like a plaything. Ouch! I'm expecting some raw, emotional lyrics about feeling used and discarded. Taylor is known for using metaphors in her songs. The idea of being someone's favorite toy and being broken can be a powerful metaphor. This will be a song that many people can relate to. Being in a relationship where you feel like you are being used by the other person, and you feel discarded after that. It can really hurt when the other person does not really care about you. I think that this song will also talk about being in a relationship where the other person does not recognize your own efforts and it is a one-sided relationship where you always give, but never receive anything back. It really feels like that they only wanted you for that specific thing and now that they got it they do not need you anymore.
Down Bad: This title gives me a sense of desperation and longing. It sounds like a song about being completely head-over-heels for someone, even when it's not good for you. Maybe it's about a toxic relationship or unrequited love. Taylor has a way of capturing those intense, all-consuming emotions, and I'm sure this song will be no exception. Also, it can mean the feeling of being "Down Bad" for something like being addicted to something or really needing something. This can be used in a relationship where you are obsessed with the other person and you are willing to do anything for them. However, the other person might not feel the same way as you do and therefore it hurts when you are the only one that has those feelings and the other person does not show that they care. This song can also talk about how it can affect you and change who you are as a person. Overall, I feel that this song will be about the feeling of desperately wanting something, but it is not good for you.

Side B

So Long, London: This title is screaming heartbreak. Given Taylor's history with London, this song is likely about the end of a significant relationship. I'm expecting some poignant lyrics about saying goodbye to a place and a person you once loved. It could be filled with nostalgia, regret, and maybe even a bit of anger. Also, it can be that she is cutting ties with the past and really moving on from it. London represents something to her, and she is letting it go. Maybe it is a place where she has really fond memories with someone and it is hard for her to return because it reminds her of them. Or maybe it is a place that she does not want to return to because she has too many bad memories there. Either way, this song will really show what London means to her. It can be a powerful song as it shows her healing and moving on from that stage of her life. London can also represent a certain time or era for her as well. I think this will be a really great song and the meaning behind it is powerful.
But Daddy I Love Him: This title is intriguing! It suggests a conflict between love and disapproval. Maybe it's about a relationship that her family or friends don't support. I'm curious to see how Taylor explores this dynamic and whether she chooses love or loyalty. The title is really interesting and you wonder what is happening in the story. Perhaps she is telling the story about her parents not approving of the person that she is dating. It can also be her friends that do not like them. The question is what does she do and what choice will she make. Choosing between love and loyalty is not easy. It can be difficult as you are trying to decide what to do and who to listen to. I feel that this song will really show what she is feeling and if she is confident in her own choices. This song will be interesting to listen to, because many people also go through something like this where their parents do not approve of their significant other, and they have to make a choice between the two.
Fresh Out the Slammer: This title sounds like a song about finally being free from something – maybe a bad relationship, a difficult situation, or even just a period of personal struggle. I'm hoping for an anthem of liberation and empowerment. Also, the use of "Slammer" is interesting. It gives you the impression that it was something really bad that she was stuck in. Like the situation that she was in was a prison and now she has been released. I wonder what that situation was like and how it affected her. It must have been really bad for her to use that word. This song will be about her escaping and finally being free to do what she wants. She can move on with her life and never look back at the past. This will be a great song for people who want to move on from the past. It can be a song of hope and encouragement to others that are still stuck in a difficult situation. I hope that this song will be really inspirational to all those that listen to it.
Florida!!! (feat. Florence + The Machine): Another collaboration! This time with Florence + The Machine? I'm so here for it! This is going to be an epic, ethereal, and probably a little bit wild. The title itself conjures up images of sunshine, beaches, and maybe a bit of reckless abandon. I wonder what kind of story they will tell together. Florida has some interesting places, and it can be somewhere that you can get lost. Like you are running away from your old life. The addition of Florence + The Machine will really add to the meaning of the song. It will be interesting how their styles will collide. This song might be one of the most unique ones in the album as it will have two very famous artists working together and it will be a very interesting collaboration. With Taylor going a little bit indie, it really fits well with Florence. I wonder what the song will be like and what story it will be portraying.

Side C

Guilty as Sin?: The question mark at the end of this title makes it even more intriguing. It suggests a sense of doubt and uncertainty. Maybe it's about a relationship where she's not sure if she's doing the right thing. Or perhaps it's about grappling with guilt and shame. I'm expecting some introspective and emotionally complex lyrics. This title can show that she is trying to see whether she is at fault for something. It is possible that she did something that she regrets and now she is regretting it. It can be something that is really bad for her and she is thinking about it a lot. This song might be about what has been happening to her in the past and what her faults are. She is reflecting on what has been happening and trying to see if she is the one that is at fault or if it is the other person. This will be a really introspective song about herself and what she has been going through.
Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?: This title is giving me major confidence vibes! It sounds like a song about embracing your power and not being afraid to stand up for yourself. I'm hoping for an anthem of self-assurance and defiance. This is a strong and powerful song name that gives a message to the world. She does not care about the other's opinions and is confident in who she is and what she does. She is not scared of other people and will continue to stand up for herself. The song is about someone who is really strong and will not be threatened by other people. Other people can be threatened by her, and she knows that she is the main character. It shows self-assurance that she knows who she is and that she does not need anyone else to tell her who she is. She is confident in her own skin.
I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can): Oh boy, this title sounds like a recipe for disaster! It suggests a belief that she can change someone, even when everyone else says it's impossible. I'm expecting some cautionary tales about trying to fix broken people. People always say that you should not try to fix other people, because they are who they are. This song is about her thinking that she can change someone for the better and that they are a good person inside. People like this are hard to change as they are used to who they are, and they do not want to change. The other person is trying to make excuses for them, and they want to see the good in them. This usually does not end well, as it is difficult to change people. It may even lead to the relationship becoming toxic, because you are the only one trying.
loml: Okay, this title is cryptic! It could mean "love of my life," but the lowercase letters suggest a sense of irony or sarcasm. Maybe it's about a relationship that seemed perfect but ultimately wasn't. I'm intrigued to see what Taylor does with this one. The acronym "loml" is interesting and you are left to wonder what it is. It is thought to be "love of my life," but the way that it is written makes you question it. Perhaps it is used sarcastically and it is not the love of her life. It may be a relationship that she has been through where it did not work out and it was not her love of her life. This might be an interesting song, and it will be something that many people might relate to as people often have relationships where they thought they were the one, but it turns out they were not.

Side D

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart: This title is both heartbreaking and resilient. It suggests the ability to keep going even when you're hurting. I'm expecting some powerful lyrics about strength, perseverance, and finding the light in the darkness. You can still do something even when you are in pain. It will be about what she is going through and that she is still trying to do what she wants to do. Even though the world is bringing her down, she can still do what she wants to do. This can be related to her career, where even though she is going through some stuff in her personal life, she is still able to put on a show and do it with a broken heart. This will be a powerful song as she perseveres through her pain.
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived: This title is savage! It suggests a disappointment and a sense of betrayal. Maybe it's about someone who didn't live up to her expectations. I'm expecting some scathing lyrics and maybe even a bit of anger. This title is really interesting, and it gives the impression that it is about someone who is disappointing and a letdown. Maybe they are not as great as what she thought or they are really bad. The way that it is phrased gives the impression that they are not a good person and that they are really bad. This song will be about someone that she has met and what they have done. It will be interesting as to what this person has done.
The Alchemy: This title is intriguing and mysterious. Alchemy is about transformation, so maybe it's about turning something bad into something good. I'm curious to see how Taylor uses this metaphor in her songwriting. It can be something that she turns into something better. This may be a person that she has made better and they have changed. Perhaps she is the alchemy that helps them change and she is reflecting about it. Or it can be the situation where she has changed for the better. Maybe the bad things that have happened to her has allowed her to change into something better. It will be interesting to see if she sees herself as the chemistry or if someone else did it.
Clara Bow: This title references a famous silent film star from the 1920s. I'm curious to see how Taylor connects this historical figure to her own life and experiences. Maybe it's about fame, image, and the pressures of being in the public eye. Clara Bow was a very famous star and perhaps she is seeing herself in Clara. She sees the pressures of fame and how it affects her. This can be the final song that she has to say about the album. It is interesting and it can be the end of the story that she wants to tell and who she is comparing herself to. This song is the final thought that she has for the album.

Final Thoughts

So, there you have it, guys! The complete tracklist for The Tortured Poets Department. I don't know about you, but I'm already counting down the seconds until I can finally hear these songs. Based on the titles alone, this album promises to be a deeply personal, emotionally resonant, and sonically diverse collection of songs. Taylor is truly a master storyteller, and I can't wait to see what kind of magic she's created this time around. Which song are you most excited to hear? Let me know in the comments below!