Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine Tortured Poets Department.
On Friday, April 19, the “Dog Days Are Over” artist, 37, celebrated the release of Taylor Swift's latest album with a post on social media.
The 16-track album looks back on her collaboration with the pop megastar on the track 'Florida!!!', with the Florence and the Machine frontwoman writing on Instagram: 'Me and my ghosts, we had such a great time' 🖤 @taylorswift I'm honored to be in this category.”
Along with it, she shared a note with a letterhead that read, “Florence Welch, Hurricanes and Haunted Races, Florida,” with what appeared to be a body of water and trees in the background, and a photo of the song. A moving image of the lyrics was drawn. ”
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In the song, Welch and Swift sing about the devastation of a breakup and their plans to move to Florida and start fresh.
“I want to forget, so take me to Florida/ I have some regrets, I'll bury them in Florida. “Tell me I'm mean, tell me it's not allowed/At least the doll is beautiful, f— cheer me up, Florida,” the duo sings on the track.
The two have been friends for years, have a mutual friend in Blake Lively, and have been spotted together many times, but this will be the first time they've collaborated on a music project.
In 2015, Swift sang the singer's praises on “Dog Days Are Over.” signboardprovided the outlet with a quote about her musical talent in her profile.
“What's special about Florence? It's everything,” Swift said. signboard at that time. “Whenever I'm around her, she's the most attractive person in the room and I'm surrounded by people who are fascinated by the idea of being near her. When you meet someone, you give them a warm compliment and immediately disarm them. There are very few people I have met in my life who are truly electric, and Florence is one of them.
“She's the most fun person to dance with at a party, and then five minutes later you find yourself sitting on the stairs with her having a deep conversation about love and heartbreak,” Swift continued.
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In the same interview, Welch said that Swift made him more comfortable incorporating his life experiences into his music.
“Taylor said I had to sing about what was going on in my life,” Welch said.
Swift first made the surprise announcement that she would be releasing her 11th studio album during her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album. midnight at the 2024 Grammy Awards (which is also her 13th Grammy Award, famously known as her lucky number).
In her speech, she expressed her gratitude to her fans for supporting her 10th album. midnightHe also said that he would like to repay the favor by telling him the secret he has been keeping for two years: the details of his new album.
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The day after the album announcement, Swift announced the album's official tracklist. Side A includes “Fortnite” featuring Post Malone, “Tortured Poets Department,” “My Boy Just Breaks His Favorite Toy” and “Down Bad.” The B-side songs are “So Long, London,” “But Daddy I Love Him,” and “Fresh Out the Slammer.”
tortured poet section is out now.
