Fans Already Think Taylor Swift's New Bonus Track "The Albatross" Is About Joe Alwyn

Another day, another Taylor Swift bonus track for us to spiral over. Taylor announced the new addition to The Tortured Poets Department (which everyone's already decided is about her ex Joe Alwyn) while performing in Sydney on Friday night and it's called...dun dun dun..."The Albatross." I'll give you a moment to process.

And naturally fans think the song is about—you guessed it—Joe. Mostly thanks to the fact that an albatross is defined by good ol' Merriam Webster as "something that causes persistent deep concern or anxiety" and "something that greatly hinders accomplishment."

And on top of that there's some ~lore~ about how an albatross can fly for years without touching land:

Taylor announced the news by telling her audience, "Direct your attention to the main screen. This is an alternate cover for The Tortured Poets Department. And so this edition is called The Albatross because there is an exclusive bonus song on this vinyl called "The Albatross" and I can't wait for you to hear it."

Kay but back to Joe real quick (sorry, Joe). Fans also think Taylor's bonus track "The Bolter" is about him thanks to a viral video of him running (or, if you prefer, ~bolting~) out of a building and into a car with Tay when they were dating:

On top of that, there's the fact that Tortured Poets is a pretty clear reference to his infamous group chat, and the fact that the release date COULDN'T be more Joe-coded. Actually, lemme just:

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"I've never had an album where I needed songwriting more than I needed it on Tortured Poets."

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Okay, this kiiiiinda disputes breakup album theories.

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Interesting timing!!!!!

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Joe Alwyn found shaking.

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Once you see these side-by-sides, you will not be the same.

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"From 'london boy' to 'so long london'..."

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Joe Alwyn has everything to do with April 19.

Here’s Why Taylor Swift Fans Think Her New Album Is a Nod to Ex Joe Alwyn

It has to do with a group chat Joe has... 👀

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