Lucy Dacus, one of three members of the supergroup Boygenius, has indeed been name-dropped in a song lyric from Taylor Swift’s new album. The new album’s called The Tortured Poets Department. The recognition arrives as Dacus prepares to drop her musical calling card, fourth solo album Forever Is a Feeling through Geffen Records. The musician went on to explain what it was like to be hearing her name dropped in Swift’s title track, calling it “for sure an experience.”
Dacus, along with fellow Boygenius members Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers, has received widespread praise as part of indie rock’s current golden age. The lead single from her new album, “Ankles,” kicked down the door last January. She brought the house down with an unforgettable appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. As she prepares for her upcoming tour, the mention in Swift’s track adds an unexpected twist to her musical narrative.
“I think it’s fair game to say ‘yes’” – Lucy Dacus
The Forever Is A Feeling Tour spelled backwards tour kicks off in Philadelphia on April 16! Get ready for amazing homegrown concerts at legendary locations, like New York’s Radio City Music Hall and two incredible nights at the famed Greek Theater in Los Angeles. The tour will feature a can’t-miss performance at iconic Red Rocks in Denver. After this, it will go on to the UK and Europe in June. The anticipation for Dacus’s live performances continues to build as fans eagerly await the chance to experience her new music.
Dacus expressed her reaction to hearing her name in Swift’s song, noting the unique experience of listening to a friend’s record. The mention occurs in the line where Swift sings, “But you told Lucy you’d kill yourself if I ever leave.” This personal touch gives more context to the emotional bond shared between the two artists, deepening the relationship in an authentic way.
As Dacus embarks on her tour, her acknowledgment of Swift’s reference underscores the camaraderie among musicians and the shared experiences that often inspire their work. The singer-songwriter’s Swift recognition is an unexpected but welcome prize for Dacus, who with this morning’s news continues her whirlwind rise to the top echelon of indie rock.
