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Taylor Swift's Patient Zero Warning
Taylor Swift's new song warns exes about toxic relationships with a brutal metaphor.
In brief
Taylor Swift's new song warns exes about toxic relationships with a brutal metaphor. Taylor Swift's song 'Patient Zero' warns exes to avoid toxic partners using a metaphor of disease and betrayal. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
New Song Drop
Taylor Swift released 'Patient Zero' on September 25 after announcing it September 22.
Song Meaning
The song warns exes to avoid partners who seem bright but are actually toxic.
Toxic Partner
The ex is described as a cheater who 'kisses the rain off your face' when he sees another woman.
“and when you saw another woman coming out of his place / i bet he kissed the rain off your face”
Patient Zero
Taylor calls herself 'Patient Zero' to warn others about the toxic ex's influence.
“i was patient zero”
Warning Message
Taylor says if you're sick of the ex, she's there to help you leave.
“but if you're sick of him i got you”
Toxic Behavior
The ex charms others but is actually 'bathing in your reflected light' on a social climb.
“he's bathing in your reflected light on a free solo social climb”
The main idea
Taylor Swift's song 'Patient Zero' warns exes to avoid toxic partners using a metaphor of disease and betrayal.
