Is Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” About Alexander Skarsgård? He Says…

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Alexander Skarsgård is tall and, some would say, handsome as hell.

However, is it suggesting that he might be the secret character in Taylor Swift’s song “Wildest Dreams”? Although fans of Taylor Swift (Swifties) have speculated this for a long time due to their collaboration in The Giver, it was only recently that Alexander directly addressed these rumors.

Following Armchair Expert podcast host Dax Shepard’s humorous comment about telling his daughters for years that a certain song is about him, it was revealed during his episode preparation that Alexander had actually been referred to as the “mystery tall man.” In response, the Big Little Lies alum laughed and smiled cheerfully.

Dax playfully threatened Alexander, saying he’d “need to eliminate” him. Then, he inquired, “Are you as apprehensive, whether to admit or deny, that such a scenario might be plausible? After all, the power of Swifties is so immense that discussing it seems unwarranted.

To which the Murderbot actor laughed and admitted, “Yeah.”

Although Alexander neither explicitly acknowledged nor dismissed the persistent rumors, he seemed to embrace them to some extent.

“Well, I’m gonna be honest,” he said. “I wrote the lyrics to that song and sent it to Taylor.”

I’m utterly captivated by his performance, it’s just so wrong, yet he executes it with such skill and finesse. Dax referred to this as the ‘standout’ line in the song, and I wholeheartedly concur. As Alexander pointed out, many can be off-key, but few can deliver with such panache. It’s a rare talent indeed.

The interaction between the actors resembles discussions that have persisted around Taylor Swift’s musical catalog. Given her reputation as a Grammy winner who often draws inspiration from personal figures or experiences in her life, fans of Swift (Swifties) are on an ongoing quest to identify the celebrity behind each song.

Over the years, several celebrities have been linked to Taylor’s music, such as Jake Gyllenhaal in “All Too Well”, Joe Jonas in “Forever and Always”, Taylor Lautner in “Back to December”, Matty Healy, her former boyfriend Joe Alwyn, and her current partner Travis Kelce.

In truth, Taylor’s latest album, titled “The Tormented Scribes Bureau“, contains several songs rumored to be about Matty, Joe, and Travis. For a comprehensive exploration of the numerous references to her past and current relationships hidden within the 2024 album, continue reading.

In the opening song of TTPD, Taylor Swift and Post Malone unite their voices to narrate a fleeting love story that spanned a span of two weeks, which we commonly refer to as a “fortnight”.

“And I love you, it’s ruining my life,” the lyrics tease. “I touched you, for only a fortnight.”

It seems clear that the song might be hinting at Taylor’s renewed relationship with Matty Healy from The 1975, an affair that started back in 2014 and re-emerged around spring 2023 following her split with Joe Alwyn.

Despite the short-lived restoration of Taylor and Matty’s romance, it was filled with intense emotions, as suggested by these lyrics.

She told iHeartRadio the opening number is “fatalistic” just like the rest of the “tragic” album. 

Fans have noticed that the title of the album, TTPD, mirrors Joe’s private WhatsApp group named ‘The Tortured Man Club.’ However, it’s important to note that the title track itself incorporates allusions to Matty.

In a heartbeat, those first words of the tune, “You left your typewriter at my place,” feel like a wink from Matty himself – a man I’ve come to admire deeply. After all, he confessed his affection for typewriters in an interview with GQ back in 2019!

As the song progresses, the lyrics provide a deeper understanding of Taylor and Matty’s robust relationship. Taylor reminisces about a moment when Matty removed her ring from her middle finger and placed it on the usual wedding ring finger. This action, she says, was the closest she had ever come to experiencing her heart bursting open.

In my musings, I occasionally reference the greats like Dylan Thomas and Patti Smith, acknowledging that I’m not in their league. Similarly, I’ve shown appreciation for Charlie Puth, suggesting he deserves more recognition, as evidenced by the lines, “You lit up then devoured seven chocolate bars / We agreed Charlie Puth should be a household name.

Taylor laments in her third track that her boy, who used to adore his favorite toys, now seems to have a knack for destroying them all, symbolizing her partner’s destructive impact on their relationship.

The lyrics imply, “Because I knew too much, there was peril in my proximity,” and “He destroyed eternity to shatter it.” (This version preserves the poetic rhythm while making the meaning more accessible.)

The Grammy-winning artist shared with iHeartRadio that the song is a symbolic representation seen from a child’s toy’s point of view. In this scenario, the toy gets broken and no longer wishes to be played with – much like in relationships where we feel highly valued at first. It’s an expression of the disappointment that the romance can’t return to its initial stage.

In her 2019 song “Cruel Summer,” she likened lovers to expensive, alluring playthings by singing, “You’re a troublesome guy, an enticing gadget with a cost / You’re fully aware I paid for it.

In these song lyrics, Taylor expresses her feelings of being ignored or dismissed by someone she deeply admired, whom she refers to as her “twin soul.

She expresses, “What gall! You consider our parting as a romantic gesture? Well, forget it, for I was head over heels in love. If you deny me the chance to be with you, then you can take your denial!

As a devoted fan, I find the phrase “left stranded” reminiscent for Swifties, considering it’s part of Taylor’s hit from the album 1989, titled “New Romantics”: “Let me be left in this state, such a romantic touch.

Taylor confessed to iHeartRadio that the song “Down Bad” equates the sensation of being love-bombed – where someone captivates you with their charm, then seemingly disappears – to an alien abduction. She explained that when the character finds herself back in her hometown after this experience, she yearns for the peculiar world she left behind.

Taylor expressed, “I’ve just discovered a completely new galaxy and universe that I never knew existed. Now, after this incredible experience, how can you possibly return me to the way things were before?

Taylor often assigns track five to her most poignant songs, and indeed, “Farewell, London” matches perfectly with this tradition.

On this particular song, Taylor recounts the conclusion of her romance with Joe, who was once the muse for her song “London Boy”. She reminisces about the moments they spent together in London throughout the years and hints at the factors that ultimately caused their relationship to crumble.

She expresses, “I didn’t choose to be the unusual one among you,” she croons. “I created the club that everyone speaks highly of / I abandoned everything familiar, yet you deserted me at the house by the Heath.

Taylor seems to have caused quite a stir by spending time with Matty, who has faced backlash due to his contentious remarks in the past. In her song “But Daddy I Love Him”, she tackles a comparable issue: striving for a relationship to succeed amidst disapproval from the world outside.

“No I’m not coming to my senses,” she declares. “I know it’s crazy but he’s the one I want.”

Upon leaving a lengthy relationship with Joe, Taylor appeared to immediately know who she would reach out to: Matty.

“I did my time,” she sings. “Now pretty baby I’m running back home to you.”

She’s previously referred to her lover as her “jailer” during reputation‘s “Ready For It.”

When seeking a break, consider Florida as your destination, as suggested by Taylor and Florence Welch in this song.

If you want to escape the heat, it seems you’ll have to deal with rumors too,” Taylor sings, hinting at controversy in her personal life. “And my friends, they either reek of marijuana or baby powder,” she continues, “and this city is driving me up the wall.

To escape my memories, guide me to sunny Florida,” followed by “I have some past mistakes, let me lay them to rest in Florida.

Taylor explained that the song was actually inspired by true crime sagas about escaping town.

She shared with iHeartRadio that she’s fond of shows like “Dateline”, as people often commit crimes and then flee. Surprisingly, they tend to disappear to Florida, attempting to start anew with a fresh identity and fit in better. Similarly, when dealing with heartbreak, one might secretly wish for a new identity, a new name, and a life untied to their past, unknown to anyone.

One last secret about “Florida!!!”? Taylor’s pal Emma Stone helped write the song.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but notice another intriguing reference in Taylor’s song “Guilty as Sin?” The opening lines, “Drowning in the Blue Nile / He sent me downtown lights,” resonate deeply with me, for in 2022, Matty himself highlighted The Blue Nile‘s Hats album as one of his favorite ’80s releases.

In this energetic song, Taylor takes on her critics, expressing her passion. She sings, “Isn’t it surprising that I cracked under pressure? Let’s share another jest, and then we can all have a good chuckle until I burst into tears.

In this song, as Taylor suggests, she was convinced that she could assist in transforming someone, disregarding the skepticism of others.

In a more relaxed style, she croons: “Smoke streams from his mouth as if a steam train is passing through a quaint village,” and about his jokes, she remarks: “The humor he shared at the bar was offensive and overly boisterous.

In response to me telling them that he is my partner, they express disbelief with a shake of their heads and say, “‘Oh, God, help her,'” as the lyrics go on. “However, your higher power doesn’t need to intervene / I can mend him, yes, truly I can / And only I have the ability to do so.

In this heartfelt song, Taylor initially expresses that she has been referred to as the love of someone’s life countless times. Yet, the situation shifted subsequently.

She observes that if something is instantly recognizable, it’s iconic or timeless. Things we thought would last forever were actually fleeting.

She ends the song by letting the person know, “You’re the loss of my life.”

I’ve felt a warmth like this I’ve never known before, nor have I felt since.

“I Conquer Amidst Heartache: My Stage is My Sanctuary”: This song seems to be about me triumphantly performing my tour despite the heartache, even as I deliver each performance with precision in front of a roaring crowd. To shield my feelings, I maintain a resilient facade, “Lights, camera, steely gaze.

Though this song is upbeat, it’s filled with lyrics of unrequited love. 

She expresses her deep infatuation for him, yet he keeps his distance as if they were polar opposites. Yet, despite the heartache, she finds herself being incredibly productive, turning this emotional turmoil into an artistic masterpiece. It’s a testament to her remarkable talent that she can still produce such work with a broken heart.”

In this version, I aimed to maintain the essence of the original text while using more natural and conversational language.

Taylor is curious about the tiniest person known to have existed, as he appears to have abruptly ended his relationship without explanation.

She sings, “You knocked over the stage lights while you kept on performing,” which can also be expressed as, “You concealed yourself clearly, yet your actions define who you are.

In “The Alchemy”, which seems to be a reference to her NFL player boyfriend Travis Kelce, Taylor switches from being around jesters and instead finds him on the Chiefs’ team.

It’s been a while since I last appeared, but I’ll make a powerful return,” Taylor sings. “When I arrive again, let’s bring in the beginners and remove them from the lineup.

In a later remark, she mentions the gentlemen from her past, who are currently idle spectators, while emphasizing that we’ve been on a successful run.

The closing track of the album speaks about the relationship between Taylor and the deceased actress Clara Bow, whose life, like Taylor’s, was frequently surrounded by gossip and examination.

“It’s hell on earth to be heavenly,” Taylor sings. “Them’s the brakes, they don’t come gently.”

The lyrics highlight comparisons between well-known women, specifically referencing Clara, Stevie Nicks, and Taylor, who are all in the limelight.

In a similar manner to addressing the next star, the lyrics imply, “You resemble Taylor Swift under this light, and we find it appealing.” They further say, “You possess an edge that she didn’t have, and your future is shining with brilliance.

“The Black Dog”: The artist laments the distance she feels from her former confidant, her ex, now that they’re apart, expressing her feelings through song: “Once I was someone you trusted with your deepest secrets / Knew where you were at all times / But now, without warning, / You left me standing outside a bar known as The Black Dog / And made fresh wounds in my heart.

As a devoted admirer, I’ve noticed a fascinating theory circulating among fellow fans. It seems they interpret her recent public appearances as an outpouring of grief following her split with Joe. They’ve pointed out a striking connection: an outfit Taylor wore while filming a behind-the-scenes video for the track, which coincidentally matches an ensemble she donned in New York on May 18, 2023. This intriguing alignment leads many to speculate that she wrote this song prior to the public revelation of her breakup with Matty in June 2023.

In an unexpected move at 2 am, Taylor Swift astonished her fans with a double album containing 15 extra songs from her Tortured Poet collection. It didn’t take long for Swifties to notice that “thanK you aIMee” includes Kim Kardashian’s name in its title.

In a different phrasing, Taylor sings, “It wasn’t a balanced battle or an honorable victory, as Aimee would stride over my grave,” which appears to allude to the controversial phone call between her and Kanye West that Kim publicly shared in 2016. “And then she wrote headlines for the local newspaper, chuckling at every small step I made.

However, as the lyrics suggest, Taylor has grown stronger: “While you were throwing blows, I was constructing something / And I was eager to reveal its authenticity / I yelled ‘Fk you, Aimee’ into the night sky as the blood flowed / But I can’t ignore the way you helped me heal.

Taylor appears to liken her love tale with Travis to the delightful feeling of a typical teenage romance at school.

She’s singing, “Will we wed, share a kiss, or part ways? But in truth, it’s a playful guessing game – I’m hoping for all three outcomes between the two of us.

At one point, Travis was questioned in a well-known old video clip about the “kiss, marry, kill” game involving Taylor, Katy Perry, and Ariana Grande. (His response was that he’d kiss Taylor and marry Katy.)

In “So High School,” Taylor subtly hints at Travis chivalrously opening car doors for her, and even references the time she hopped into a convertible with him following one of his football matches, saying, “How thoughtful! Open my car door. Then he guided me to the backseat.

Not to mention this mic-drop: “You know how to ball, I know Aristotle.”

“Cassandra” Track: This song draws inspiration from Cassandra, the ancient Greek seeress. As described by the Brooklyn Museum, “Apollo, captivated by her, bestowed upon her the gift of foresight, but as she spurned his advances, he retaliated by ensuring that no one would ever believe her prophecies.

Taylor appears to be expressing that she had alerted the public regarding one of her adversaries, and now she believes everyone is aware of their true nature.

She’s singing, “They killed Cassandra initially, as she was most afraid of what was coming next.” And then she adds, “I tried to warn the town, but instead they put me in a snake-filled cell. Can you trust my words now?

The song portrays a poignant scene of yearning for a past love. In the chorus, she expresses this longing by peering into people’s windows, hoping to catch a glimpse of her ex-lover. She sings, “I peer through windows / To see if you’re dining there / If our eyes would meet again / One more time.

The tune evokes her 2019 ballad “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” where she expresses sorrow, saying, “I peer through the windows of this love / Even though they were nailed shut / The chandelier is still glowing here / Because I can’t feign it’s alright when it isn’t.

‘The Prophesy’: Taylor pleads for higher forces to provide her with a fresh romantic partner, presumably after her separation from Joe.

The song lyrics can be rephrased as follows: “I’ve been in a humble position, seeking a change in fate // I don’t desire wealth, but rather companionship // May the roles ever be reversed.

Fans argue that the song isn’t related to Matty Healy from The 1975, as Taylor Swift embedded an Easter egg for “The Prophecy” in her “Karma” music video, released on May 26, 2023. This was before their breakup. In the video, Taylor portrays a golden statue, hinting at the lyrics from “The Prophecy”: “Even statues crumble if they’re made to wait.” Swift herself acknowledged this Easter egg by favoriting a tweet about the link.

“Peter”: The lyrics suggest a man who promised to grow up and reunite with the singer to begin their life together. A hint about Peter’s age leads fans to speculate that ‘Peter’ might actually be a nickname for Matty.

You promised to pick me up, but it turns out you were just 25,” Taylor sings. “The imagined dreams we had are now past their best before date.

In fact, Matty was approximately 25 years old in the year 2014. It was during this time that they became quite close, and notably, Matty demonstrated his support for Taylor by donning a T-shirt bearing the logo of her album titled “1989”.

In the tune we’re listening to now, it’s plausible that the character named Peter shares similarities with the Peter from the song “Cardigan,” released in 2020, often associated with the story of “Peter Pan.

The lyrics of her 2024 song refer to moving on from a past associated with the ‘Lost Boys’, and she apologizes to Peter, letting him know she made every effort.

Are you still unsure that Matty is indeed PETER? When he was dating Taylor in May 2023, she subtly expressed her feelings for him during her performance at the Eras Tour by mouthing the words, “This one is about you. You know who you are. I love you,” while singing “Cardigan.

In the song, it’s possible that the lyrics allude to her relationship experiences with either Jake Gyllenhaal or John Mayer. This is because both gentlemen have a significant age difference from her – they are each about 9 and 12 years her senior, respectively.

In his era, she yearned to be thirty and brewed coffee daily using a French press, as Taylor sings. Later on, she pondered over what he had said, believing she was wiser than her age suggested. Everything seemed straightforward, but she remained uncertain.

One significant hypothesis is that she penned “The Manuscript” during her revisit of “All Too Well,” a song often interpreted as being about Jake, to compose the extended 10-minute rendition for 2021’s Red (Taylor’s Version). In “The Manuscript,” she appears to refer to this transformation when she writes: “The performers / Were following their cues / And the tender dance / Ignited with passion sparks / As tears flowed / In harmony with the melody.

In a similar vein to Taylor’s recurring observations on “All Too Well,” the lyrics imply that she no longer owns the narrative of the song, as it has evolved to belong more to her fans than to the original romance. This can be rephrased as: “Sometimes I revisit the lyrics, but the tale no longer belongs exclusively to me.

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