Taylor Swift remains “in control of the narrative” with the breakup songs from her new album, it has been claimed.

The American hitmaker, 34, unveiled her 11th studio album on April 19. The Tortured Poets Department, and accompanying anthology following the double album drop, comprises of 31 songs.

It was originally thought by fans that the album would focus on songs relating to Taylor’s split from ex Joe Alwyn, but it instead contained several songs about her fling Matty Healy as well. The album seemingly touches on her split from Joe and love affair with Matty, with a relationship expert now revealing that Taylor’s songs allow her to “retain control” over the narrative of her love life.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, senior therapist Sally Baker has said: “A pivotal advantage for Taylor Swift in divulging details of her love life is that she retains control over the narrative. Akin to her music, she is the source, creator and performer. She has defied the conventional mould, where female pop artists were once the manufactured products of male producers who owned and exploited the talent they controlled.”

She went on to add: “While ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ may feel like an underwhelming release on a cold April day, as 17-year-old Swift fan Lucia Prescott expressed, many are craving something poppier and more upbeat amidst the months-long wait for Swift’s highly anticipated tour to arrive in town.

Irrespective of carbon emissions, witnessing Swift live appears to be the most dazzling, glittering event on the horizon.”

Sally told us how Lucia acknowledges growing up listening to Taylor, valuing the megastar’s authentic voice and relatable messages. She explained to the therapist that Swift’s songs strike a chord, with Lucia revealing to Sally: “We’ve all experienced heartbreak and disappointment with boys”. Listening to the outpouring on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ feels like Swift is wiping the slate clean for the love of her life to take centre stage.”

Sally added that thus far, Swift has “adeptly navigated the near-impossible scrutiny of a world obsessed with her every word and action, including her romantic entanglements”, noting: “She has avoided the pitfalls of dating men involved with other women, proving herself a “girls’ girl” by siding with the wronged wife when confronted with her exes’ dubious behaviour.

She remains the all-American girl, even if her “picker is broken” and her chosen partners have not deserved her.”