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

EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 49 MIN

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

from Decoding Taylor Swift · host Joe Romm and Toni Romm

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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