Taylor Swift has once again dominated online conversation with the release of her latest studio album The Life of a Showgirl. The record features twelve tracks that explore themes of fame, relationships and pop culture, with one lyric even referencing football powerhouse Real Madrid.
In the track Wi$h Li$t, Swift sings:
«They want that freedom, living off the grid
They want those three dogs that they call their kids
And that good surf, no hypocrites
They want it all
They want a contract with Real Madrid
They want that spring break that was f***in’ lit
And then that video taken off the internet
They want it all.»
The line has been widely interpreted as a nod to Real Madrid’s global prestige, with the club often described as one of the biggest in world football. Fans have also pointed out a link to Swift’s two-night run at the Santiago Bernabéu in May, where she performed to sold-out crowds at the team’s home stadium.
Although she does not expand on the reference, the single mention of the European champions has ignited a storm on social media and underlined the cultural weight of Swift’s lyrical nods.
