'Interesting timing': Fans abuzz as Travis Kelce appears to confirm Taylor Swift's new track from 'The Tortured Poets Department' references him

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted together in Coachella as they were seen enjoying their PDA-filled trip to Indio, California
PUBLISHED APR 20, 2024
Travis Kelce hints Taylor Swift references him in her new song from 'TTPD' (Getty Images)
Travis Kelce hints Taylor Swift references him in her new song from 'TTPD' (Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Taylor Swift offers her fans a glimpse into her personal life and relationships with her latest album release 'The Tortured Poet’s Department'.

Among the songs from the new album is 'So High School, a track that has caused a stir as Travis Kelce appears to confirm that the pop singer referenced him in the song.


 
 
 
 
 
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Released on Friday, April 19, Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is her eleventh studio album.

The synth-pop album which features two guest acts including Post Malone and the English indie rock band Florence and the Machine consists of sixteen standard songs.

Swift, who seemingly took a dig at her exes in the album, also appeared to sing about her current beau.


 
 
 
 
 
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Fans pick up Taylor Swift's reference to Travis Kelce

On 'The Tortured Poets Department's' track 'So High School', the Grammy winner appears to pay tribute to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end as the song fans of the couple picked the reference from its lyrics, 'I feel like laughin’ in the middle of practice / To that impression you did of your dad again,' according to Daily Mail.


 
 
 
 
 
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In the latest episode of his podcast 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce', the NFL player who is known for his habit of impersonating his father, Ed Kelce, confirmed Swift's reference to him by posting a video.

Just hours after the release of the song 'So High School', Kelce took to the 'New Heights' podcast X (formerly Twitter) account to share a throwback clip of an impersonation of his father.



 

With the 'Karma' singer's European tour set to kick off in May, rumors are swirling that Kelce is likely to join her on the road.

The couple was recently spotted together in Coachella as they were seen enjoying their PDA-filled trip to Indio, California, and the music festival.

On the Wednesday, April 17, episode of 'New Heights' podcast, Kelce reflected on his Coachella experience as he said, “I love live music, man."

"I just like going to events, going to places where people are, seeing talents," he shared.

Internet reacts to Taylor Swift's apparent nod to Travis Kelce in her song

Fans of Swift and Kelce were thrilled as they spotted the singer's reference to her current boyfriend.

"Congrats that Travis & his dad have made it to his Taylor’s album," a user wrote on X while another wrote, "Omg well done Ed has made it into the Taylorverse already lol"



 



 

One fan wrote, "New News!! — New Heights confirms So High School is about Travis Kelce (as if we had any doubts)" and a netizen tweeted, "This is everything! Love that Ed made it to the big times!"



 



 

"Interesting timing. Those impressions are so high school," a fan remarked, "I’m ready for a tayvis love album."



 



 

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