The track showcases Taylor Swift creativity with well-crafted lyrics, crisp instrumentals, and a sound that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.
Whether you’re into Afrobeats or just love good music, this single is sure to earn a spot on your playlist.
Taylor Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” is more than just a song—it’s a cinematic tribute to one of Hollywood’s most iconic women. Throughout the track, Swift weaves in clever nods to Elizabeth Taylor’s dazzling life, from her grand romances to her complicated relationship with fame.
Swift opens with “That view of Portofino was on my mind,” a romantic callback to the picturesque Italian village where Richard Burton famously proposed to Taylor in 1964. Then comes, “When you called me at the Plaza Athénée,” evoking memories of Taylor’s luxurious stays at the Parisian hotel with Burton.
Lines like “I’d cry my eyes violet” not only reference Taylor’s famously rare violet eyes but also her signature perfume, Violet Eyes. In another verse, Swift sings, “I would trade the Cartier for someone to trust,” a poignant nod to Taylor’s legendary jewelry collection—particularly her cherished Cartier pieces.
Swift doesn’t stop there. “We hit the best booth at Musso & Frank’s” gives a wink to the Hollywood institution where Taylor often dined, while “All my white diamonds and lovers are forever” ties in Taylor’s enduring fragrance line, White Diamonds, along with her reputation for passionate, headline-making love affairs.
Yet beneath all the glitz and glamour, Swift’s most powerful reference lies in her reflection on fame itself—the same fame that both elevated and isolated Elizabeth Taylor. The song captures the emotional tug-of-war between love and the limelight, asking whether a relationship can truly last under constant public scrutiny.
At the Official Release Party of A Showgirl premiere on October 3, fans were treated to a special prerecorded message from Swift herself. In it, she revealed that “Elizabeth Taylor” explores the tension and anxiety that come with fickle fame, calling it “one of my favorite songs.”
With this track, Swift doesn’t just celebrate Elizabeth Taylor’s legacy—she mirrors it, crafting a story of enduring love that can stand firm, even when the spotlight burns brightest.
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