Taylor Swift is facing criticism for lyrics on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,' where she expressed a desire to live in the 1830s 'but without all the racists.' In the track 'I Hate It Here,' Swift sang about her discontent with the current era, mentioning the 1830s as a preferred time period. However, fans were quick to point out that slavery was still legal in America during the 1830s.
Some fans took to social media to express their concerns, highlighting the insensitivity of Swift's lyrics given the historical context of the 1830s. One user tweeted, 'There is no way Taylor Swift said she’d like to live in an era where Chattel Slavery was the law of the land and say ‘but without the racists.’ Like it was some casual microaggressions or something.'
Swift's representatives have been contacted for comment but have not responded yet. In another song on the album, 'thanK you aIMee,' Swift seemingly takes a jab at Kim Kardashian, referencing a 'bronze, spray-tanned' bully. The feud between Swift and Kardashian dates back to 2016.
Swift also makes references to her exes Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy on the album, as well as her current boyfriend Travis Kelce. The album, released on Friday, has sparked discussions among fans and critics alike about the themes and messages conveyed in Swift's lyrics.
