• "Father Figure" is the fourth track on Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." • The song uses character work and real-life touchpoints to explore power dynamics in business. • Swift said the song is about "a young ingenue and their mentor," likely inspired by Scott Borchetta.

When she isn't singing about the record-breaking Eras Tour or her fairy-tale engagement to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is surprisingly fraught with tales of rivalry, scandal, betrayal, and even a business relationship gone sour.

Swift is known for writing lyrics with layered allusions and double meanings, and "Father Figure" is one standout example. The song presents itself as a brag, openly flaunting Swift's influence in her industry, particularly on younger

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