Pop star announced a new album, with a release date set for October 3, and fans have already plunged into theories about the name of the album
The Life of a Showgirlnew record of Taylor Swiftit was announced on October 3 and attracted the spotlight this week worldwide. This will be the 12th studio album of the American singer and songwriter.
One of the most covered topics after the announcement of the new work has been the name. What is the meaning, after all, of the expression “The Life of A Showgirl”?
In free translation, the title can be “the life of an artist girl”. In English, however, the word “showgirl” has more specific meaning, referring exactly to actresses who sing and dance, perform performances in theaters or other stages, and usually use exotic and sensual costumes – or even resort to the topless.
The term dates back to England of the 18th century, but is also used in France As an American idiomatic expression, referring to women who present their artistic performances in cabarets.
In the case of Taylor Swift and the current conjuncture, the term may also have a more metaphorical feeling, as explained REBECCA MITCHELLfrom the magazine Marie Claire Australia:
“In pop culture, ‘showgirl’ serves as a powerful and tragic metaphor for what it means ‘to act (read: exist) as a woman’.”
Taylor Swift and the choice of the title The Life of A Showgirl
With that in mind, fans have debated about choosing the title. A possible interpretation is that the new album will deal with Taylor’s dilemma in reconciling personal and professional life.
Taylor herself gave clues in this regard as she participated in the podcast New heightsof your boyfriend, Travis Kelce (via Downtime). According to her, The Life of a Showgirl will really bring a very strong personal load:
“This album is about what was happening behind the scenes of my inner life during this tour (ERAS TOUR), which was so lush, electric and vibrant. It simply comes from the most contagiously cheerful, wild and dramatic place where I’ve been in my life. “
The singer added, excited about the 12 songs that will compose the repertoire of the album:
“This effervescence transpareted on this disk and, as Jason Kelce (Travis’s brother) said, they are all hits. We think: There are no other songs to come. “
More about the album
The Life of a Showgirl will have participation of Sabrina Carpenterwhich, as disclosed, will sing in the title track.
The new album is the successor of THE TOTURED POETS DEPARTMENT (2024) and the first after the announcement that Taylor Swift finally managed to acquire the rights of his first six works.
Taylor Swift – The Life of A Showgirl
- “The Fate of Ophelia”
- “Elizabeth Taylor”
- “Opalitis”
- “Father Figure”
- “Eldest Daughter”
- “Ruin The Friendship”
- “Currently romantic”
- “W $ h l $ t”
- “Wood”
- “Canceled!”
- “Honey”
- “The Life of A Showgirl” Feat. Sabrina Carpenter
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Source: Rollingstone
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