Overview

• In an Oct. 6 SiriusXM interview, Swift said her mother hears the track as a song about popular superstitions, which she affirmed as a valid read.
• Swift described the double entendre as deliberate, noting that listeners interpret the song based on what they choose to see.
• She defended using profanity and more explicit phrasing on the album as choices that heighten intensity or reflect a song’s character.
• The ninth track on The Life of a Showgirl drew attention for suggestive lyrics and perceived references to Kelce, including a nod to his New Heights brand.
• Celebrities reacted with praise, humor and discomfort over the weekend, while Billboard reported nearly three million first-day album sales.