4/24/2024
‘Just Kids’ by Patti Smith Delves Into the Woman Behind Taylor Swift’s Viral Lyric (And the Book Is On Sale)
The memoir provides insight into the performer Swift compares herself to in "The Tortured Poets Department."
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Patti Smith performs at the 'Pivano Blues - Sulla Strada Di Nanda' premiere during the 68th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on Sept. 4, 2011 in Venice, Italy Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Lancia
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Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, hasn’t just broken records, but left Easter eggs scattered throughout its raw lyrics. It’s one lyric in particular though that has left fans curious, with the “Fortnight” singer comparing herself to the godmother of punk, Patti Smith.
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The title track features the line, “You’re not Dylan Thomas, I’m not Patti Smith/This ain’t the Chelsea Hotel, we’re modern idiots,” and for those new to the punk rock icon, you can learn more about the artist who earned a shoutout from the Grammy-winner through her book Just Kids, which is currently on sale for up to 40% off.
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Smith’s book is a part of the growing list of bestselling female musician memoirs, even becoming a national book award winner in 2010. For a limited-time you can get the memoir for less than $15, and display the book at the top of your coffee table or bookshelf while discovering more about the woman who inspired the “Cruel Summer” singer’s lyrics.
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Read straight from the perspective of the “Gloria” singer in this official memoir, as she recounts her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Taking place in NYC throughout the ’70s, you’ll discover how a chance encounter led to a whirlwind romance filled with passion, art and desire to fulfill their dreams.
An illustrated edition of the book eventually came out, which features more photos from Smith’s with the photographer, which you can buy here.
In response to the “August” singer mentioning her name, Smith took to Instagram to share her gratitude where she posted a photo of herself reading the book Dylan Thomas: Portrait of the Artist As a Young Dog.
“This is saying I was moved to be mentioned in the company of the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Thank you Taylor,” she captioned the post.
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