Taylor Swift excitedly confirms she & Fiancé Travis Kelce are having their first child at interview

In a recent conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Taylor Swift opened up about her latest album The Life of a Showgirl, revealing how it reflects a side of her personality that fans may not have fully seen before. Unlike the introspective and emotionally heavy tone of Tortured Poets Department, this new album embraces humor, flirtation, mischief, and glamour—qualities that Swift described as “fun, scandalous, flirty, and hilarious.”

She explained that writing songs like “Eldest Daughter” allowed her to satirize the way people communicate online, using language influenced by internet culture to highlight the tension between pretending not to care and actually caring deeply. Swift described the first verse of the song as someone “trying to say things they’ve read online,” while the pre-chorus shifts into her true voice, reflecting a deep desire to seem cool and unaffected—even when she’s hurting.

Talking about the concept of a “showgirl,” Swift noted that the role requires a type of old-school toughness: looking glamorous on the outside while hiding exhaustion and emotion behind a polished smile. She shared that this resilience mirrors her own experience preparing for and performing on her demanding Eras Tour. Despite today’s culture encouraging people to speak about sadness, Swift believes there’s still a stigma around openly expressing vulnerability or the desire for love—feelings she began to accept more after meeting her now-fiancé, Travis Kelce.

She reflected on the moment they drove off together in his convertible, saying it symbolized her letting go of the “cautious discretion” that had guided much of her public life. Their relationship, she said, made her feel like she could have romantic dreams again. That emotion comes through in her track “Wish List,” which mixes humor with sincerity. In it, she imagines a life of love, family, and peace—a “happy place” she likens to a scene in Happy Gilmore.

Swift also shared her excitement over the fan response to the album. She’s amazed by how her listeners “immediately got it” and how they relate differently to each of her albums over time. Some fans now connect deeply with Reputation or Evermore after life changes, and that evolution is something she treasures. She also touched on her intention behind the creative Easter eggs in her music videos, confirming there are over 100 hidden clues in the visuals for The Life of a Showgirl, all pointing to her past, present, or future projects.

On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Swift promoted the album and her engagement, joking about how Fallon skipped his monologue because “the whole band was there for her.” The host quipped, “I listened to the album so many times, I think I’m in love with Travis Kelce now.” Swift, smiling, called Kelce “her favorite person she’s ever met,” and gushed over their connection, even referencing the engagement ring as a symbol of the life they’re about to build together.

In closing, Taylor said that The Life of a Showgirl represents her stepping into a moment of joy and creativity she’s wanted to share her entire career. It’s a celebration of who she is now—free, in love, and no longer afraid to be funny, sexy, or sincere. “I know what I made. I know I adore it,” she said. “And all of this—the music, the chaos, the love from fans—it’s all part of the showgirl story.”