Wait, Whoa, Fans Think Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin?” Lyrics Are About Sleeping With a “Liar” (2024)

This could definitely be a clue re: what her new song is about. 😬

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We're just over a week away from the release of Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department, so take a moment to quickly cancel all your plans for Friday, April 19 in case you haven't already!

And while we'll have to wait to find out what Tay's album is about when the songs, like, actually drop, fans are busy coming up with theories already merely based on the titles.

Honestly, all of the said theories are kinda compelling, so head this way ^^^ for a deep dive. That! Said!!! Today, we're gathered to discuss "Guilty as Sin?" because if the title of this TTPD track sounds familiar, that'd be due to the fact that Taylor used the phrase in her song "Carolina"—something fans on Twitter noticed while tuning in to Taylor's "Depression" Apple Music playlist.

The lyrics in question are about sleeping in a liar's bed, which, uhm, could be a thematic clue re: what her new song from The Tortured Poets Department is about.

"Oh, Carolina knows
Why for years they've said
That I was guilty as sin
And sleep in a liar's bed
But the sleep comes fast
And I'll meet no ghosts
It's between me, the sand, and the sea
Carolina knows"

If you need me, I'll be here side-eying!

Oh, and in case you want to read into things further, here's what Tay said in the introduction to her "Depression" playlist:

"We're going to be exploring the feelings of depression that often lace their way through my songs. In times like these, I'll write a song because I feel lonely or hopeless. And writing a song feels like the only way to process that intensity of an emotion. And while these things are really, really hard to go through, I often feel like when I'm either listening to songs or writing songs that deal with this intensity of loss and hopelessness, usually that's in the phase where I'm close to getting past that feeling."

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FAQs

How many exes has Taylor Swift had? ›

Out of Taylor Swift's exes, her relationship with Joe Alwyn was the longest (7 years). How many boyfriends has Taylor Swift had? Taylor Swift has 12 publicly known exes.

What song did Harry right about Taylor? ›

The second single from One Direction's fifth and final studio album, Made in the A.M., "Perfect" was co-written by Harry and Louis Tomlinson and is widely believed to be about the pop star, with James Corden directly asking Harry about the song's inspiration in a 2015 interview.

Why did John Mayer and Taylor Swift date? ›

Sparks flew between the two after collaborating on Mayer's 2009 single “Half of My Heart.” However, their relationship sparked some controversy for their large age gap as Mayer was 32 and Swift was 19 at the time.

What Taylor Swift songs are school appropriate? ›

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  • The Story Of Us (Taylor's Version) ...
  • Never Grow Up (Taylor's Version) ...
  • Enchanted (Taylor's Version)

Who is Taylor Swift's oldest ex? ›

Back when The Jonas Brothers were at the peak of their powers and still a boyband, Joe Jonas was the very first serious boyfriend Taylor Swift ever had. Their eventual breakup was the reason Taylor Swift wrote her hit songs, 'Last Kiss' and 'Forever and Always'.

Who is Taylor Swift's most famous ex? ›

Crowned Taylor swift's best ex, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift met on the set of the movie Valentine's Day, in which Swift had a cameo and were seen getting cozy on the set while filming. They dated for a few months in 2009 and 2010, but they broke up and this time it was Taylor Swift who did the deed.

Does Taylor Swift have tattoos? ›

"The Tortured Poets Department" singer has never blatantly shown off any ink, but fans are still curious if that means she doesn't have any or if she's just hiding it really, really well. But in a 2012 interview with Taste of Country, Swift said she couldn't get a tattoo simply because she couldn't commit to anything.

Are Harry Styles and Taylor Swift friends? ›

Swift's “1989” album was originally released two years after her rumored romance with fellow pop star Harry Styles. The former couple, who fans dubbed “Haylor,” dated from late 2012 until early 2013, and appear to have remained friendly over the years.

Who did Harry date after Taylor? ›

In between his outings with Kendall, Harry was also linked to Nadine Leopold from November 2014 to March 2015. His other relationships and rumored flings in the years after Taylor include Georgia Fowler, Tess Ward, Camille Rowe, Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski.

What is Taylor Swift's longest relationship? ›

Joe Alwyn. The British actor is Swift's longest relationship to date and the pair even got engaged before splitting after six years together. They also met at the 2016 Met Gala and began dating later that year. He would go on to co-write some songs with Swift for her albums.

Did John Mayer date Taylor Swift? ›

Taylor Swift (2009-2010)

Mayer famously dated Swift from 2009 to 2010, and it's widely rumoured that the country superstar's song “Dear John” is about their former romance, which was notable for its dramatic age difference: Swift was only 19, and Mayer was 32, when they began their relationship.

How many times has Taylor Swift been married? ›

No, Taylor Swift has never been married or divorced. She has had a string of relationships and is currently in a relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce. Swift's first known boyfriend was singer Joe Jonas. The two dated for several months in 2008 and ended the relationship via phone call.

What Taylor Swift songs aren't kid friendly? ›

Which songs aren't appropriate for kids?
  • The Tortured Poets Department.
  • Down Bad.
  • But Daddy I Love Him.
  • Florida!!!
  • Loml.
  • I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.
  • The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.
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Why do Taylor Swift fans have 13? ›

Taylor has said that whenever she has won an award, she has been seated in row 13 or row M, which is the thirteenth letter. When she 'Tay-lurks', she goes to a fan's livestream and comments 13 emojis. She says that if she sees a 13, it'll bring her luck, but if she sees no number 13 that day, she'll lose.

What school did Taylor Swift go to in 7th grade? ›

Taylor spent most of her childhood on an 11-acre Christmas tree farm in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. When she was nine years old the family moved to Wyomissing, PA, where she attended West Reading Elementary Center and Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School.

Who did Taylor Swift date at 18? ›

John Mayer (December 2009—February 2010)

(They ultimately did end up working on the track, “Half of My Heart,” together.) At the time, Swift was only 18.

Does Taylor Swift like any of her exes? ›

Taylor Swift writes a lot about romance and relationships in her music but she doesn't always have the nicest things to say about her former flames. Despite sometimes throwing a little shade at her exes in her songs, Taylor is actually on good terms with a lot of them!

Who did Taylor Swift record lover with? ›

Swift recorded and produced much of Lover with Jack Antonoff, who had produced 1989 and Reputation; other producers are Joel Little, Frank Dukes, and Louis Bell, all of whom were first-time collaborators of Swift.

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