Taylor Alison Swift has once again proven herself to be the ultimate trickster. While fans were eagerly anticipating the release of reputation (Taylor’s Version) during her Eras Tour’s European leg, the pop star surprised everyone by dropping the music video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” instead. This track, the latest single from The Tortured Poets Department, beautifully captures Swift’s experience of performing on a global stage while also dealing with the pain of a breakup.
The music video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” takes fans behind the scenes of the Eras Tour, offering a glimpse into Swift’s monumental performances. Not only does it confirm that Swift indeed rides into each concert via a cleaning cart, but it also shows her diving onto a puffy plastic mattress at the end of the acoustic set, finally solving two long-standing Eras Tour mysteries.
Swifties all around the world immediately began dissecting the clues left by Taylor Swift throughout her performances. From the bracelets worn by fans flashing green during a song from Fearless (Taylor’s Version) to the snake gesture she made as she exited the stage, fans were convinced that reputation (Taylor’s Version) was on the horizon. Swift’s debut of an all-black bodysuit during the Midnights set and the subtle 20 gesture made during “22” only added fuel to the fire of speculation.
As fans eagerly awaited a special announcement at the end of the European leg of the tour, Swift kept everyone on their toes. After her final song at the Wembley show, when all hope seemed lost, she delighted fans with the premiere of the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” music video. The show also featured surprise appearances from Florence Welch, who sang “Florida!!!” with Swift for the first time, and Jack Antonoff, who joined her for a medley of their hits during the acoustic set.
Taylor Swift’s ability to keep fans guessing and eagerly anticipating her next move is truly unparalleled. Whether it’s through her music, performances, or cryptic clues, Swift continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The release of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” and the accompanying music video only add to the excitement surrounding reputation (Taylor’s Version) and what surprises Taylor Swift has in store for her fans next.