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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'My favorite stone': Fans link Taylor Swift's upcoming track ‘Opalite' to Travis Kelce through hidden meanings
Taylor Swift's upcoming album is generating buzz, particularly the track "Opalite," which fans speculate is about Travis Kelce (Getty Images) Taylor Swift 's new album track list set the internet ablaze — but one title in particular, 'Opalite,' has Swifties convinced the song is a veiled tribute to Travis Kelce . The connection isn't just fan wishful thinking: it's a tidy mix of birthstone symbolism, repeated jewelry callbacks, release timing and Swift's long history of letting small details carry big meaning. How a birthstone turned into fan evidence for a love song T ravis Kelce's birthday falls in October, which traditionally ties him to opal, and while opalite isn't a natural opal (it's a manmade stone that looks similar), the linguistic and visual similarity is all fans need to start connecting the dots. Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl drops on October 3, which places the record right next to Kelce's birth month, an alignment Swift listeners love to read as intentional. Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her Masters, Wrapping The Eras Tour, and The Life of a Showgirl | NHTV Those theories gain weight because Swift has repeatedly worn opal pieces in public during her relationship with Kelce: from statement opal rings, one reportedly encircled by blue topazes and later revealed to be a custom gift that included both Kelce and Swift's birthstones, to opal hoop earrings at key appearances. Little gestures like that are Swift's currency, she often turns private motifs into public storytelling. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Why Taylor Swift's personal history with opals makes 'Opalite' feel authentic This isn't a new motif for Swift. 'My favorite stone is an opal because when I was bullied in school, my mom used to take me to T.J. Maxx after school to look at the opal jewelry,' she once said. That personal history transforms the stone from mere accessory to emotional shorthand in her catalog, a reliable symbol fans can map onto new songs. When Jason noted that, besides Travis, both their mother Donna Kelce and Jason's daughter Wyatt also celebrate October birthdays, Swift responded by tying it back to the gemstone, saying, 'I picked a good month, all these libras out here, the opal birthstones.' Whether 'Opalite' ends up being a romantic ode, a nuanced character study or a metaphor for transformation, the opal/opalite theme gives listeners a ready-made lens for interpretation. Also Read: 'I fell in love': Taylor Swift recalls first-date question that stunned Travis Kelce and fulfilled her teenage dream Swift's career has shown she rewards close listening; small details, the right month, the right ring, a softly placed lyric, often reveal bigger stories. So for now, fans will keep decoding, and Swift will likely keep leaving crumbs that are delicious to follow. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
CNN
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Opalite' and other words Taylor Swift has people searching to understand
Taylor Swift has only released a tracklist for her upcoming album, but already the masses are searching for meaning behind the titles of the 12 songs that will be featured on 'The Life of a Showgirl.' A brief glance at Google trends on Thursday will show you that in the less than 24 hours since she revealed details about the album on boyfriend Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast, Swift has piqued interest in 'The Lion King,' based on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' and 'what is the fate of Ophelia?' It will also show you that Kelce is not the only one who Swift may have inspired to learn the definition of words such as 'engulfed' or 'esoteric,' at least according to his brother and pod cohost, Jason Kelce. People are also curious about 'opalite,' a man-made opal-reminiscent glass that, according to an AI overview, is said by some to promote all manner of healing and transformative powers. The word serves as the title to the third track on her upcoming record. Other popular search terms in the last day include the Eras Tour, the Kelce brothers' 'New Heights' podcast (no surprise), her album producers, and for reasons not entirely clear, Swift's friend, Blake Lively. The full tracklist for 'The Life of a Showgirl' follows below: 'The Fate of Ophelia' 'Elizabeth Taylor' 'Opalite' 'Father Figure' 'Eldest Daughter' 'Ruin the Friendship' 'Actually Romantic' 'Wi$h Li$t' 'Wood' 'Cancelled!' 'Honey' 'The Life of a Showgirl featuring Sabrina Carpenter'
Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'The Life of a Showgirl' Tracklist Meanings and Theories
Taylor Swift shared the tracklist for her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and the time has come to analyze all the song titles. Like, you might think there's not much to go on based on track names alone, but trust: Swifties already have some very impressive theories about what / who these songs are about. This is an obvious reference to Shakespeare's Ophelia, who was driven to madness by Hamlet and ended up drowning. An extremely tragic end, which Taylor seems to be referencing in her album art: Here's a famous painting of Ophelia at the Tate for reference—the similarities are undeniable! Elizabeth Taylor was one of the biggest stars in Old Hollywood, known for her gorgeous violet eyes. And what is the charm on Taylor's "Sweet and Vanilla Perfume" variant, you ask? A violet eye: Fans also think Tay is referencing Elizabeth Taylor in her album art, as well as in her main cover (which also references Ophelia). And then there's the fact that the official Elizabeth Taylor Instagram account posted this back in May: Seems significant that "Opalite" is the track directly after "Elizabeth Taylor" since Taylor was gifted an Opal ring for her birthday and literally commented that it was worthy of Elizabeth Taylor: More importantly, opal is Travis Kelce's birthstone—and Tay wore a pair of opal earrings at a Chiefs game back in 2024: There aren't that many theories on "Father Figure" just yet, but there are these "Father Figure" edits of Travis Kelce to consider.... So, "Eldest Daughter" is track 5 on The Life of a Showgirl, and if you're a Swiftie you know that's hugely significant. There's already an assumption that the song will be heartbreaking, and fans think it could be about the pressure Taylor's under: I mean, goes without saying that everyone's speculating this song is about Blake Lively based on her and Taylor's rumored (emphasis on "rumored!") falling out, but there's literally no proof so let's wait and see! Fans are pointing out that Taylor has previously used the word "romantic" with negative connotations, so "Actually Romantic" could be a love song. There's also the fact that the song's name is engraved on a charm, which presumably means it has special significance. The verdict on this one? "Wi$h Li$t" is about Taylor Swift getting her Masters back. Can't lie, "Wood" has people confused. But one complete genius realized that Taylor Swift literally put "wood behind the arrow" on a charm, which has a very specific meaning: Hard to interpret one simple word, but here's the thing: Taylor used the British spelling ("cancelled") instead of the American ("canceled"). Feel free to read into that! Mmmmkay, so not much to go on here, but a few things to note: THE title track! Seems fair to assume this song is life of a showgirl. Something both Taylor and Sabrina can relate to. That's all, but we'll be updating this as more theories emerge!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift reveals ‘Life of a Showgirl' album cover, track list and release date on Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast
The new release is Swift's 12th album. It's no longer a cruel summer. Taylor Swift officially announced her new album The Life of a Showgirl on Aug. 12. And one day later, she shared more details about the upcoming work — including the cover art, track list and release date — as well as other surprises during her appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights. Fans noticed Swift was up to something earlier in the day, when a cryptic countdown was posted on Swift's "Taylor Nation" Instagram Story. The countdown led to 7 p.m. — when the New Heights podcast episode was set to drop. The post showed a glowing orange door, the same one that appeared on stage behind Swift during the Eras tour, as well as a link to Swift's website, which featured the same image, with the door slowly descending. Over the course of four hours, on every hour, four squares with locks at the center appeared next to the door. First there was an orange lock, then pink, then blue and finally white. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that in the center of each lock, where a key would be placed, was the same shape as the stage layout at the Eras tour. When 7 p.m. arrived, Swift's website revealed the cover of The Life of a Showgirl, which featured Swift in a sparkling outfit, laying in a pool of green water. The four squares corresponded to deluxe editions of the album. All are available until Aug. 16, while supplies last. Swift's Instagram post revealed the release date of the new album: Oct. 3. Swift also provided followers with the album's track list: The Fate of Ophelia Elizabeth Taylor Opalite Father Figure Eldest Daughter Ruin the Friendship Actually Romantic Wish List Wood CANCELLED! Honey The Life of a Showgirl, featuring Sabrina Carpenter The producers of the album are Max Martin, Shellback and Swift herself. Also at 7 p.m. came the drop of Swift's special episode of New Heights, hosted by Swift's boyfriend Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce. Swift discussed the Eras Tour, reclaiming her masters and her relationship with the NFL player in the episode. Swift also talked about what inspired the 12 songs that were written during her time on tour, calling it a look at what went on "behind the curtain" in her personal life. She said that unlike her albums Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department, which came with surprise additional songs, there would only be the already revealed 12 tracks on this album. Swift explained that the new work "comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life, and so that effervescence has come through on this record." She also teased that there is additional photography and a poem on the inside of the album that will be revealed when the record drops. Swift added that while past albums were more lyrically focused, Showgirl will boast "infectious anthems" that will have "lyrics that are just as vivid but crisp and focused and completely intentional." Swift's initial album reveal came in the form of a teaser for the podcast episode — but the clip, dropped on social media at 12:12 a.m., held back some key details. It showed Swift holding the album, but with the cover art blurred out, revealing only the green-and-orange color scheme. Swift, who completed her worldwide Eras tour in 2024, has long dropped "Easter eggs," or clues about her future work, for fans. The Life of a Showgirl album drop is no exception. A video posted to social media ahead of Swift's Miami performance on Oct. 18, 2024, showed the artist standing in front of section A12 — a clue as to when her album announcement would arrive. That night, she also performed her 1989 album set in orange and green — the colors of the Miami Hurricanes, in whose home stadium Swift performed, and also a hint at the aesthetic of the album to come. Swift has been regularly spotted in orange-and-green outfits over the past year, possibly foreshadowing the color scheme of the album. And one of the bigger clues came in the official music video for 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,' which featured backstage moments from the Eras tour. In the video, dancers rehearsed using orange feather fans — a prop that was never used on stage. The Eras tour performance of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' featured Swift at her most "showgirly" — and she even had Kelce join her onstage during her June 23, 2024, show in London for the song. Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Taylor Swift shares 'Life of a Showgirl' album cover, track list
1 of 6 | Taylor Swift shared her her album cover and track list on Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Taylor Swift is teasing new music. The songstress, 35, unveiled the cover of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and shared the track list Wednesday. The cover features Swift partially submerged in water while wearing a jeweled showgirl outfit. The album title is written in red glitter. Her 12th album will include the songs "The Fate of Ophelia," "Elizabeth Taylor," "Opalite," "Father Figure," "Eldest Daughter," "Ruin the Friendship," "Actually Romantic," "Wi$h Li$t," "Wood, "Cancelled!," "Honey" and "The Life of a Showgirl" with Sabrina Carpenter. Swift also released images of herself in various costumes featuring rhinestones, fishnet and feathers. She announced her upcoming album during Wednesday's episode of the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother retired NFL athlete Jason Kelce. They shared a snippet from the show on Instagram Tuesday. The album is due Oct. 3, and arrives following the news that Swift bought back her music. "It is something that I was working on while I was in Europe, on the Eras tour," she said on New Heights. "...I would be playing shows. I'd do like three shows in a row, I'd have three days off, I'd fly to Sweden, go back to the tour and actually like working on this, I was physically exhausted at this point in the tour. But I was so mentally stimulated, and so excited to be creating." Taylor Swift's career: Music, awards, red carpets Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs at the 41st annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville on November 7, 2007. File Photo by Frederick Breedon/UPI | License Photo
