Who Is Ophelia? Breaking Down Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Song Title

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Taylor Swift‘s first song off her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, has a storied literary history. Related: All of Taylor Swift’s Literary References: From Her Debut to 'TTPD' Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Before The Tortured Poets Department was ever a glimmer in Taylor Swift’s eye, the singer peppered her music with references to classic literature. Related: Taylor Swift Confirms Theory About 'The Life of a Showgirl' Cover Reference Hands up if you correctly guessed the reference Taylor Swift is making on the cover of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Related: All of the Easter Eggs — And Fan Theories — About Taylor Swift's 12th Album Can Taylor Swift really hint at something three years in advance? “Guys, the fate of Ophelia … Ophelia being Shakespeare’s girl, who went mad and drowned after loving and losing,” one X user wrote.