Overview

• The third track “Opalite” was released Oct. 3 with The Life of a Showgirl and quickly drew notice for its romantic focus.
• In new interviews, Swift explained that opalite is a man-made opal and said the song is about forgiving yourself and choosing happiness.
• Travis Kelce has said “Opalite” is his favorite song on the album, a detail Swift also acknowledged during promotion.
• Lyrics recount moving past heartbreak toward a deliberate partnership, including the chorus line “now the sky is opalite.”
• Coverage ties the title to Kelce’s Oct. 5 opal birthstone and notes Swift’s account of his August proposal in a garden he had built at home.