A Close Reading of The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift Lyric Meaning & Analysis

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” is the catchy opening number on The Life of a Showgirl, but what do the lyrics really mean?  In this episode, we’re deep diving into The Fate of Ophelia line by line. We’ll talk about Taylor’s past references to Shakespeare, what Ophelia’s fate in Hamlet really is, and how it all ties into our Showgirl’s ideas of fate and destiny.  Join me for my complete The Life of a Showgirl deep dive, track by track, and subscribe for more Taylor Swift lyric analysis. Check out the full TS 101 Lesson Series, along with lyrical analysis of 250+ songs, close readings of all of Taylor’s prologues, lyric quizzes, and more at SwiftlySungStories.com. Video Versions on YouTube Find me on TikTok Instagram Andrew Scott in Hamlet