Overview

• The 12-track album arrived Oct. 3 following reports that low-quality versions leaked online hours before its official release.
• “Wood,” the ninth and shortest track at roughly two-and-a-half minutes, includes explicit lines and wordplay referencing fiancé Travis Kelce, his New Heights podcast, and an engagement “hard rock.”
• Swift said she co-produced every song with Max Martin and Shellback, crafting the record during breaks in the European leg of her Eras Tour.
• Commentators, including Harvard professor Stephanie Burt, characterized the song’s lyrics as a sex-positive turn that foregrounds female pleasure.
• Swift previously unveiled the track list on the New Heights podcast and has announced a weekend AMC theatrical event featuring the Fate of Ophelia video and exclusive content.