"Taylor Swift made an unexpected soccer reference on Friday with the release of her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." The 12-track record features the song "Wi$h Li$t," in which the American pop star compares the dream of signing a contract with Real Madrid to other lofty ambitions such as winning an Oscar or the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival."
""They want that freedom, living off the grid. They want those three dogs that they call their kids. And that good surf, no hypocrites. They want it all. They want a contract with Real Madrid," says the artist. It isn't the first time Swift has crossed paths with the Spanish giants. In May 2024, she performed two sold-out shows at the Santiago Bernabéu during her Eras Tour, drawing 130,000 fans across back-to-back nights."
'The Life of a Showgirl' is a 12-track album that includes the song 'Wi$h Li$t'. 'Wi$h Li$t' compares the dream of signing a contract with Real Madrid to winning an Oscar or the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Lyrics list desires for freedom, living off the grid, three dogs and good surf, and mention 'a contract with Real Madrid'. Taylor Swift performed two sold-out shows at the Santiago Bernabéu in May 2024, drawing 130,000 fans. Real Madrid posted the track to their social channels. Other musicians have referenced Real Madrid, including Drake's line 'I live like Ronaldo but I never been in Madrid,' and mentions by Anuel AA and Bad Bunny.
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