Taylor Swift releases 'The Fate of Ophelia'; who inspired her new song?

Once again, American singer Taylor Swift shook the world with the release of a new album that, just seconds after its release, already had millions of views globally.

“The Life of a Showgirl” is Swift’s twelfth studio album, in which, As in his previous works, it shows a much more personal and intimate side.

Within the repertoire, the song titled “The Fate of Ophelia” It was one of the most attention-grabbing, especially for being the introductory track; however, its lyrics sparked speculation among many fans about who it was addressed to.

The song combines literary references with love sonnets and resilience metaphors, leading many to believe it was dedicated to her fiancé, American football player Travis Kelce .

Still, many were unable to identify exactly who the song was referring to.

To understand this, we must start with the title: Ophelia is a tragic character in Hamlet who drowns after falling into despair. The lyrics allude to the fact that she was saved from that fate by someone who saw her light even underwater.

However, it also speaks of a personal rebirth, of the ability to rise and trust again despite adversity.

Below is the Spanish version of the song with which Taylor Swift opens her album, The Life of a Showgirl:

Spanish translation of “The Fate of Ophelia”:

You heard me scream underwater, you saw me sink silently, when everyone thought I was lost,

You reached out and lifted me up.