As Taylor Swift prepares to release her highly anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department, fans are already dissecting the tracklist. While many believe that ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn is the main subject, some fans have found clues that suggest another ex, Harry Styles, may have inspired a specific song titled "But Daddy I Love Him."
The album's full tracklist was unveiled recently, and fans quickly noticed the track in question. Some fans recalled that Styles had worn a shirt on New Year's Day in 2020 with the phrase, "But Daddy I Love Him." This quote happens to be from The Little Mermaid, a Disney film that was released in Swift's birth year of 1989. It is worth mentioning that Swift herself dressed up as Ariel for a New Year's Eve party in 2019, adding to the speculation.
Although fans have speculated about Styles' involvement in the song, Swift has already announced other collaborators for her album. However, it is worth noting that Swift and Styles have since mended their relationship. They were seen having a friendly moment together at the 2023 Grammys, which went viral. A source close to Swift confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that there are no issues between the two and that they have a friendly relationship. Swift has moved on and is currently in a happy relationship with Joe Alwyn.
