Lucy Dacus Confirms Taylor Swift Sought Her Approval for 'TTPD' Name-Drop

Dacus reflected on her surreal experience of hearing her name in Swift's emotionally candid title track, which references Matty Healy.

Lucy Dacus confirmed that the 'Lucy' referenced in Taylor Swift's title track, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' refers to her.
Swift reached out to Dacus for permission to include her name in the song's lyrics, which explore themes of heartbreak and emotional complexity.
The song includes a controversial lyric about Matty Healy allegedly telling Dacus he would harm himself if Swift left him, further fueling discussions about the album's personal storytelling.
Dacus described the experience of hearing her name in the song as surreal and praised Swift's open-hearted and emotionally honest songwriting.
This revelation has reignited interest in the album's themes, including Swift's brief romance with Healy and the interpersonal dynamics surrounding its creation.