Being released just hours ago, Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has already become Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 (so far).
A Dazzling Debut: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Is Finally Here
Taylor Swift in The Life of a Showgirl‘s album cover
The album, which was largely created during the European leg of her historic Eras Tour, is a departure from the somber and introspective tone of its predecessor, The Tortured Poets Department. The new album finds her in love and happy with NFL idol, Travis Kelce. The life of a Showgirl is about her inner life in her last tour.
The album, was co-produced by Swift with her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and with Max Martin and Shellback, becoming the most pre-saved album in Spotify’s history.
This album is a lot more playful than others, but still has lyrics with deep meaning.
The Story Behind the Glitter and Gold
Exclusive edition signage for Taylor Swift’s new album, “Life of a Showgirl” is seen at Target on October 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images)
The Life of a Showgirl is a self-portrait born from the exhilarating, and at times exhausting, experience of being a global entertainer. Swift, who flew back and forth to Sweden between Eras Tour dates to record the album, described the project as a tribute to her life as a performer. The album’s imagery, which features a glamorous and unapologetic aesthetic, leans into the idea of her public image being a “gilded fantasy” while also exploring the real woman behind the sequins and feathers.
Songs and Length
The album consists of 12 songs with a total runtime of 41 minutes and 20 seconds.
- The Fate of Ophelia 3:46
- “Elizabeth Taylor” 3:28
- “Opalite” 3:55
- “Father Figure” 3:32
- “Eldest Daughter” 4:06
- Ruin the Friendship 3:40
- Actually Romantic 2:43
- Wish List 3:27
- Wood 2:30
- Cancelled! 3:31
- Honey 3:01
- The Life of a Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter) 4:01
A Critical and Commercial Hit
An exclusive edition vinyl of Taylor Swift’s new album, “Life of a Showgirl” is seen at Target on October 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images)
- Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far.
- The Life of a Showgirl debuted with a perfect 100 score from Rolling Stones and a 5 out of 5 rating.
- The album reached #1 on iTunes
- 16 of the Top 20 spots on US Apple Music are occupied by Taylor’s new album.
