DiscoverDecoding Taylor SwiftWhat the Stunning Meaning of ‘Cardigan' and ‘Folklore’ Foreshadows for Her New Album | #13
What the Stunning Meaning of ‘Cardigan' and ‘Folklore’ Foreshadows for Her New Album | #13

What the Stunning Meaning of ‘Cardigan' and ‘Folklore’ Foreshadows for Her New Album | #13

Update: 2025-09-23
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Taylor told Travis on his New Heights podcast that ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ will have the same kind of storytelling she used so movingly on Folklore. So, Joe and Toni decode her unforgettable hit song ‘Cardigan’—the heart of both the album and its teenage love triangle—to reveal Betty’s unexpectedly tragic fate. This episode will transform how you think about Folklore and may hold the key to decoding her new album when it drops on October 3.

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What the Stunning Meaning of ‘Cardigan' and ‘Folklore’ Foreshadows for Her New Album | #13

What the Stunning Meaning of ‘Cardigan' and ‘Folklore’ Foreshadows for Her New Album | #13

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