Why Taylor Swift Fans Think She Teased Her Next Album in Open Letter

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Taylor Swift secreted some funds into a satchel, pocketed the keys, but it’s probable that this wasn’t her final surprise move.

Following the announcement made by the singer known for her hit “Karma”, revealing that she had acquired the original master recordings for her six albums, which were previously sold to Scooter Braun in 2019 – approximately six years later, her fans have picked up on potential hints suggesting a new album could be on the horizon. This speculation arises as her “Taylor’s Version” project comes to an end.

Taylor expressed in a letter on her website on May 30th that she’s struggling to organize her thoughts into a clear message because her mind is currently like a continuous presentation. It’s a series of recollections of when she fantasized about, yearned for, and almost had the opportunity to share this specific news with you. Each time she came so close, it slipped away.

Without initially catching the eye of an ordinary reader, fans of Taylor Swift noticed that she intentionally used 12 ‘i’s in the spelling of “this,” a detail which aligns with her own admission that she never leaves anything to chance when it comes to planning and strategizing her moves.

Fan A posted on X with a side-eye emoji, “Okay Swifties, let’s start tallying now.” Similarly, Fan B commented, “It feels like TS (Taylor’s Version 12) has just become more imminent.

It appears that fans have started piecing together various hints Taylor might have dropped lately, suggesting her upcoming 12th album. At the Grammys in February, Taylor donned earrings with a total of 12 red gems. More recently, she posted a somewhat mysterious message in support of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s album “I Said I Love You First” that included the number 12 once more.

Taylor expressed her deep affection for this album on a rare occasion when she posted on social media on March 22, exclaiming enthusiastically, ‘Oh my goodness!’

If you’re keeping count, Taylor used exactly 12 ‘D’s in her supportive post. 

In a twist, it seems like Taylor may be puzzling her fans, but Swift enthusiasts have been mistaken in the past when deciphering Taylor’s hints. In fact, even the artist known as the “Fortnite” singer had to correct her followers who speculated about the release date of Reputation (Taylor’s Version) for the last four years straight.

In my message, I acknowledged and affirmed, “Yes, yes, I’m aware.” On the topic of re-recording for Rep TV, let me be completely open: truth be told, only a fourth of it has been re-recorded so far.

Still, the 35-year-old has openly indulged in some Easter egg hunting, too. 

In the 2021 interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Taylor shared her thoughts about subtly suggesting something. Specifically, she was wondering, “How early is too early to hint at something?” and “Can I even plan things out that far in advance?” She seemed determined to attempt it.

And Taylor would never fault her fans—whether they are obsessing over her Easter eggs or not. 

She added, “It’s entirely understandable for individuals to appreciate music in a typical manner and maintain a regular bond with it. However, if you’re interested in exploring this topic more deeply, feel free to join us. It’s quite enjoyable here.

Keep reading for more facts about Taylor…

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d like to share an interesting fact: Just like me, Taylor Swift is self-reliant and independent when it comes to her art. Unlike many others, she penned every single song on her “Speak Now” album all by herself, without any collaboration. This album was released in October 2010, a testament to Taylor’s prolific talent at the tender age of 20.

2. She spent her childhood on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, where she was raised with her family. This setting is reflected in her self-titled holiday song.

3. She’s named after James Taylor. That’s right, from one music legend to another.

4. She was once a model for Abercrombie & Fitch, much like celebrities such as Channing Tatum, Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Roberts, and Ashton Kutcher. In the year 2003, Taylor Swift also worked as a model for this company.

5. In 2006, she presented Eric Church with his first gold record after he had been dismissed from Rascal Flatts’ tour. As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, Church said that she called him following his dismissal and expressed her admiration for his work. “I was joking with her,” Church explained, “saying ‘This is your crowd; they’re going to love you. You’re going to owe me your first gold record.’ When she eventually received her first gold record, she kept her promise and gave him one. The note accompanying the record read: ‘Thanks for playing too long and too loud on the Flatts tour. I sincerely appreciate it. Taylor.’

6. She possesses flexible elbows that bend beyond the normal range. During her 2016 Vogue 73 questions video, Taylor was asked if she had any unique or peculiar abilities. In response, she mentioned, “Well, I’m fully aware this isn’t a talent, but this is essentially the only thing I can do. I have elbows that bend further than usual.

7. Her drink of choice? Vodka and Diet Coke, as revealed in that same Vogue video.

8. She disabled comments on her social media platforms to “shield herself from some of the distractions.” In her article for Elle titled “30 Lessons Learned Before Turning 30,” Taylor admitted, “Social media can be beneficial, but it can also overwhelm your mind with pictures of what you’re not, how you’re falling short, or who is having a more exciting life than you at any given instant. One method I use to reduce this nagging insecurity is by turning off comments. Indeed, I don’t allow comments on my posts. This way, I share updates about my life with my friends and followers, but I’m teaching myself not to rely on validation from someone telling me that I look fantastic.

9. Initially, Taylor Swift had planned to title her seventh studio album as “Daylight,” but later changed it to “Lover.” This was because the new album served as a follow-up to “reputation,” and she felt that naming the new one “Daylight” might be too obvious given the connection. When Taylor wrote the song “Lover,” she decided that would make a fitting title for her album instead.

10. Taylor Swift became the youngest solo artist to receive the Album of the Year award at age 20, which she earned in 2010 for her critically acclaimed album titled “Fearless.

2024 found me, an unabashed Taylor Swift fan, witnessing a groundbreaking moment at the Grammys. As history was made, she became the first female artist to clinch the Album of the Year accolade for the fourth time, with her masterpieces, “Fearless,” “1989,” “Folklore,” and the latest, “Midnights,” earning her this remarkable achievement.

12. In just a few months after its release, the singer’s album titled “Lover” surpassed the one million mark for pure sales in the U.S., as reported by Chart Data. This made it the first album to hit this milestone in the year 2019.

13. Here come more historic achievements! At the 2019 American Music Awards, Taylor exceeded Michael Jackson’s record, earning her the title of the most decorated artist at the AMAs.

Growing up, I harbored ambitions of following in my father’s footsteps as a stockbroker. However, it was the melody of life that ultimately captured my heart, leading me to swap Wall Street for Music City. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, my journey took an exciting turn when my family and I relocated to Tennessee, setting the stage for my budding career in music.

15. At about 12 years old, she picked up playing the guitar after picking up a few chords from a tech working on her computer. Later on, she composed her debut single, titled “Lucky You.

16. Taylor is completely “smitten” with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed, “She can make you laugh out loud, surprise you, and tug at your heartstrings all within a few minutes in that series, ‘Fleabag’.” Later, Taylor appeared on an episode of Saturday Night Live that Phoebe Waller-Bridge hosted on Amazon Prime!

17. In 2009, Taylor penned her own monologue for her performance on Saturday Night Live, an uncommon practice for celebrity guests. Her captivating “Monologue Song (La La La)” evidently left an impression on the team.

18. She’s been best friends with Selena Gomez ever since their time with the Jonas Brothers. (For those who missed it, Selena supported her friend during November 2021 when she returned to Saturday Night Live to perform a 10-minute version of “All Too Well.”) In 2008, Taylor had a connection with Joe Jonas, while Gomez was dating his younger brother, Nick Jonas. They soon became close friends and have remained good friends ever since. Taylor even offered to serve as the flower girl in Gomez’s wedding to fiancé Benny Blanco.

19. In the memorable lyrics of Taylor’s song “Fifteen,” there’s a mention of a cherished friend named Abigail. Guess what? That very same Abigail Anderson is still one of Taylor’s closest friends! In fact, Taylor was an honored bridesmaid at her wedding in 2017.

20. She serves as a godmother, with that title bestowed upon her for the son of pal Jaime King (Leo Thames), as well as for the daughters of her close friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds – James, Inez, and Betty.

21. Taylor mentioned that she might not perform her song “Soon You’ll Get Better,” a piece about her mother’s cancer struggle, because writing it was difficult, singing it is tough, and listening to it is challenging for her. During an August 2019 Q&A session as part of a SiriusXM Town Hall special, she expressed, “Music can sometimes be like that.

As a lifestyle advocate, I personally opt out of having the app once known as Twitter on my smartphone. In a recent chat with Billboard, Taylor Swift shared her thoughts, “At times, when I tap into Twitter, it becomes so overwhelming that I swiftly shut it down. For quite some time now, I’ve kept Twitter off my phone, as I prefer to limit the amount of news I consume. I follow politics diligently, and that’s about it. However, I choose not to delve into who’s in a relationship turmoil or who’s sporting eye-catching footwear. My mind has its capacity, and I like to keep it focused.

In my case, I lean more towards confiding in my dear mother due to her being an eyewitness to every significant moment spanning over the past twenty-nine years. Oh, the hours we’ve spent! It’s as if I’m downloading a lifetime of experiences onto her, something that only she has been privy to. As I shared with Rolling Stone in September 2019, she is the one who’s had the unique opportunity to witness my journey, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

24. As stated in an interview, the lyrics she favors from her “Lover” album are: “Gentlemen, ladies, I ask you all to rise; with each guitar string scar on my hand, I embrace this powerful attraction towards this man and call him my lover.

25. Billionaire status has been reached by Taylor, as reported by Bloomberg in October 2024! For more than a decade, she has set records within her industry, and her Eras Tour was instrumental in helping her attain this impressive wealth.

26. The 2019 Netflix movie, “Someone Great“, sparked the creation of her song, as she shared, “I found myself weeping during the film. For nearly a week, I’d wake up from dreams where I was living out that story—as if it were happening to me.” She explained this during an interview with Elvis Duran. “The relationships and characters in the movie inspired these lyrics, and I collaborated with Jack Antonoff in the studio.” This collaboration resulted in Taylor’s song titled, “Death By a Thousand Cuts.

27. She sets aside a specific spot for her deeply emotional tunes. Ranging from “All Too Well” to “The Archer”, this celebrated artist often places a slow, poignant track in the last position on her albums.

28. She’s no longer shying away from public appearances: In fact, she’s been openly cheering for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at NFL games since 2023. As she put it to Time magazine, “When a relationship is public, that means I get to see him doing what he loves, we support each other, and others are there. We don’t care about who’s watching. The opposite of that is going to great lengths to keep our relationship private. But we’re just proud of each other.

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2025-05-30 21:47