Taylor Swift has teamed up with indie rock band The National for a heartbreaking duet on their latest album, which was released on April 28th. The song, titled “The Alcott,” features Swift singing with frontman Matt Berninger and tells the story of two ex-lovers contemplating the end of their relationship.
Swift, who has long been a fan of The National, gives a moving performance on the track, singing, “And the last thing you wanted is the first thing I do / I tell you my problems, you tell me the truth / It’s the last thing you wanted, it’s the first thing I do / I tell you that I think I’m falling back in love with you.” The lyrics have left fans heartbroken, especially in light of Swift’s recent reported split from her longtime boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn.
“The Alcott” is featured on The National’s ninth album, “First Two Pages of Frankenstein,” which was released on April 29th. The collaboration between Swift and The National has been highly anticipated by fans of both artists and is sure to be a highlight of the album.
Swift has been a vocal supporter of The National for years, even appearing on stage with the band during their performance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2019. The band consists of frontman Matt Berninger and brothers Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner, as well as brothers Scott Devendorf and Bryan Devendorf.
While Swift has not commented publicly on the reported split from Alwyn, fans have been speculating about the breakup since news of the split broke earlier this month. The emotional duet with The National is likely to be seen as a reflection of Swift’s current state of mind and has left fans eagerly anticipating her upcoming projects.
