Fans are eagerly anticipating Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” set to release this month. But Swift, renowned for her ability to reinvent her musical style and explore diverse themes, sparked a debate among fans and critics alike last week when she dropped a single from the album. The song, “Choice Unbound,” has ignited speculation about its underlying message: Is Taylor Swift advocating for school choice?
With lyrics like “I’m breaking free, chasing my dreams, exploring all the choices for me,” some listeners couldn't help but be surprised that Swift seems to be trading her love ballads for political commentary. They interpret the song as a subtle nod to the controversial topic of charter schools (though others dismiss those theories as terminally-online delusion).
Swift, known for her cryptic lyrics and hidden messages, has remained tight-lipped about the true inspiration behind “Choices Unbound.” But that hasn’t stopped fans from dissecting and debating every word, searching for clues about her stance on education policy.
“It’s obvious,” concluded Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist, on X. “Taylor is using her platform to advocate for school choice. This is the way!”
If we weren’t all Swifties before, we are now.
