Taylor Swift Continues Eras Tour in Paris With 7 New Tracks From ‘TTPD’

Taylor Swift returned to The Eras Tour with a bang after a two-month hiatus, seamlessly integrating her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ into an already jam-packed setlist. Describing her new work as a reflection of a fleeting yet impactful moment in time, Swift unveiled the album’s themes of sensationalism and sorrow in Paris, dubbing it “Female Rage, the Musical.”

The tour, spanning continents from the Americas to Asia and Australia, embarked on its European journey with stops in 12 countries including Spain, Germany, Ireland, and Portugal before heading back for a grand finale in the US and Canada. Swift’s upcoming UK concerts promise an electrifying experience starting on June 7 at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, followed by captivating performances in Liverpool, Cardiff, and London’s iconic Wembley Stadium.

All the songs Taylor has added and removed:

1. Songs cut from the setlist:
2. The Archer (Lover era)
3. Long Live (Speak Now era)
4. The 1 (Folklore era)
5. Tis The Damn Season (Evermore era)
6. Tolerate It (Evermore era)
7. The Last Great American Dynasty (Folklore era)

New songs added:

1. But Daddy, I Love Him
2. So High School
3. Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me
4. Down Bad
5. Fortnight
6. The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
7. I Can Do It With A Broken Heart
8. Surprise songs / acoustic set
9. Paris (Midnights)
10. Loml (Tortured Poets Department)

In her first European performance at La Défense arena in Paris, Swift captivated audiences by adding seven tracks from her new 31-track album, including hits like “Fortnight” and “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart.” These songs narrate her life after a relationship breakdown, revealing the emotional turmoil she faced while touring. The rearrangement of her tour setlist added an exciting twist, with fan favourites like “Tolerate It” and “Long Live” making way for fresh experiences.

‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has further solidified Swift’s status as the century’s most influential pop star, dominating global streaming platforms and smashing records on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The Eras Tour, which commenced in March 2023 and is slated to conclude in December this year, has already surpassed $1 billion in revenue, setting a new standard in the live music industry. With forecasts predicting a staggering $2 billion in earnings by tour’s end, Taylor Swift continues to redefine success on a global scale.

Written by: Maryam Ziya