Taylor Swift has recently been honored as one of the greatest living American songwriters by the New York Times. The multiple Grammy Award-winning artist sat for an exclusive interview with the magazine, where she opened up about her songwriting process.
During the interview, the singer revealed that she had a major breakthrough with one of the songs on her newest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” It reportedly occurred during a car ride with her fiancé, Travis Kelce.
Taylor Swift reveals conversation about Elizabeth Taylor on car ride with Travis Kelce inspired song
Taylor Swift recently disclosed what inspired the song, “Elizabeth Taylor,” from her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” During an exclusive interview with New York Times magazine, the singer-songwriter went candid about the process of her songwriting.
The artist shared that she drew inspiration for the song from a conversation about the renowned actor Elizabeth Taylor. The conversation took place during a car ride with her fiancé, Travis Kelce.
In the interview, Taylor Swift said, “The song “Elizabeth Taylor.” I’m riding in the car with Travis.” The artist continued, “I go on and on, and explaining to Travis like, why I love Elizabeth Taylor so much.” After that, the singer explained, “She fought for artists’ rights. She was exploited in so many ways and yet she kept her humanity.” The artist further said, “She kept her humor. She kept her passion for life.”
Taylor Swift then expressed in the interview, “And I’m just going on and on. And like her eyes were violet.” The singer then revealed, “And we arrive, we get home, he gets out of the car and I’m just in my head.” She continued, “I’m like this intrusive melody of like, “I’d cry my eyes violet, Elizabeth Taylor.” And I’m just like scrambling to open my record app on my phone.”
Taylor Swift then explained, “But that’s like one of those spontaneous places where it floats down like a cloud in front of you, and all you have to do is grab it.” The singer continued, “And the song transpires from there. It comes as if from nowhere.” “That’s a really fun way that songs come about. That’s the way it happens, most of the time,” also added the artist.
