Fortnight – Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone

Song Name: Fortnight
Album: The Tortured Poets Department (2024)
1st Genre: Synth-pop
2nd Genre: Electro-pop / Alternative pop
Beats per Minute: ~108 BPM
Sur Scale: Minor (creates a haunting, melancholic mood)
Estimated Budget: $1.5M+ (production, music video, global marketing)
Release Date: April 19, 2024
Reach: Global – topped charts in over 20 countries within a week

Spotify: Debuted #1 on Spotify Global Top 50, breaking records for first-day streams.
YouTube: Official video crossed 20M+ views in the first 48 hours.
Melon 24Hits Chart: Debuted in top positions, gaining traction in South Korea.
Apple Music: Peaked at #1 in US, UK, and multiple Asian markets.
Amazon Music: Strong presence in Top 10 global charts.

Actors in the Music Video

• Taylor Swift – portraying a dark, melancholic, poetic persona.
• Post Malone – appearing in fragmented, surreal frames, adding intensity.
• Visual Style: Gothic-inspired, grainy textures, surreal lighting—like a memory unraveling in pieces.

Song Lyrics (Theme & Feel)

Taylor’s words float like whispers, cryptic yet deeply emotional. The song paints a story of fleeting love, heartbreak, and timeless yearning—a fortnight feels eternal when you’re trapped in memory.

• Opening Verse (Taylor): Melancholy reflections, her voice fragile yet powerful.
• Bridge (Post Malone): His smoky, raw vocals cut through, echoing regret.
• Chorus (Both): A haunting repetition of fleeting time and lost connection.

I was supposed to be sent away
But they forgot to come and get me
I was a functioning alcoholic
Till nobody noticed my new aesthetic
All of this to say I hope you’re okay
But you’re the reason
And no one here’s to blame
But what about your quiet treason?

And for a fortnight there, we were forever
Run into you sometimes, ask about the weather
Now you’re in my backyard, turned into good neighbors
Your wife waters flowers, I wanna kill her

All my mornings are Mondays stuck in an endless February
I took the miracle move-on drug, the effects were temporary
And I love you, it’s ruining my life
(I love you, it’s ruining my life)
I touched you for only a fortnight
(I touched you) but I touched you

And for a fortnight there, we were forever
Run into you sometimes, ask about the weather
Now you’re in my backyard, turned into good neighbors
Your wife waters flowers, I wanna kill her
And for a fortnight there, we were together
Run into you sometimes, comment on my sweater
Now you’re at the mailbox, turned into good neighbors
My husband is cheating, I wanna kill him

I love you, it’s ruining my life
(I love you, it’s ruining my life)
I touched you for only a fortnight
(I touched you) I touched you
I love you, it’s ruining my life
(I love you, it’s ruining my life)
I touched you for only a fortnight
(I touched you) I touched you

Thought of callin’ ya, but you won’t pick up
‘Nother fortnight lost in America
Move to Florida, buy the car you want
But it won’t start up till you touch, touch, touch me
Thought of calling ya, but you won’t pick up
‘Nother fortnight lost in America
Move to Florida, buy the car you want
But it won’t start up till I touch, touch, touch you

Review

“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone is a hauntingly beautiful opener to The Tortured Poets Department, blending synth-pop minimalism with raw emotion. Taylor’s poetic storytelling shines through, her delicate yet powerful vocals weaving imagery of fleeting love and lingering heartbreak, while Post Malone’s raspy tone adds grit and vulnerability that perfectly complements her melancholy. The production is understated but deeply atmospheric—layered synths, hushed beats, and a cinematic soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. The gothic-inspired music video amplifies the song’s surreal, dreamlike quality, turning memory and regret into visual poetry. While its abstract nature may not resonate with every casual listener, “Fortnight” succeeds as both an artistic statement and a chart-topping hit, showcasing the chemistry between two very different artists in a way that feels seamless and unforgettable.

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