Taylor Swift shared the name, and the release date of her new album on an Instagram live recently. The album is called Lover and shall be released on August 23rd, this year. It is speculated that some of the songs on her album might be about Joe Alwyn.
Swift’s recent Instagram posts and her music videos indicate her new fondness for pastels. This album stands in stark contrast to Reputation, which included darker themes. Taylor Swift also recently confirmed on the Graham Norton Show that she was in a happier place this time around.
The album’s name and Swift’s recent comments, has fans speculating about the possibility of her songs being dedicated to Joe Alwyn. Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have been dating for quite some time, now.
Swift had written songs dedicated to her boyfriends in the past. So, it might be that the songs on this album might be dedicated to Joe.
Taylor Swift lent credence to the rumour about Joe Alwyn during her Instagram live. She claimed that the album contained romantic songs. However, Swift also confirmed that the songs also explore other human emotions.
“I think the idea of something being romantic, it doesn’t have to be a happy song. I think you can find romance in loneliness or sadness or going through a conflict or dealing with things in your life. I think it just kind of looks at those things with a very romantic gaze.” Taylor Swift said of the album.
According to a source from People, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn are supportive of each other. Joe often accompanies Taylor to her concerts while she joins him on his movie screenings.
Swift had earlier dedicated several songs from her Reputation album to Joe and their new relationship. So, we can expect to see more of that in her new album.