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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carsen Holaday

Taylor Swift says she dislikes when fans treat her lyrics like ‘paternity tests’

Taylor Swift fans are known for their ability to dissect lyrics and analyze easter eggs hidden in the superstar’s songs — but the singer says it sometimes goes too far.

Swift, 36, was discussing the writing process for her notoriously specific lyrics in a recent feature for The New York Times Magazine’s 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters profile when she admitted that it bothers her when her devoted fanbase analyzes the subject of her hit songs instead of recognizing the craft behind them.

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