For all the speculation around what Taylor Swift's new album might be about, not many would have had Real Madrid in the conversation.
The singer's latest record, The Life of a Showgirl, was officially released on October 3. Described by the 35-year-old herself as being "about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this [Eras] tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant", it seems to cover all the ground you might expect: past love, modern-day musicians, and fiance Travis Kelce.
Track eight, called Wi$h Li$t, also veers into the surprising territory of namedropping the 15-time champions of Europe. It might only be a passing mention, but it's certainly struck a chord with supporters.
Does Taylor Swift sing about Real Madrid?
Taylor Swift's song Wi$h Li$t, from the 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl, mentions Real Madrid in the second verse. The club is namechecked in a reference to a yearning for wealth and status.
They want that freedom, Real Madrid
They want it all
And they should have what they want
A contract with all the things
The complete lyrics to the song are listed below.
Wi$h Li$t full lyrics
(Taylor Swift, The Life of a Showgirl, 2025)
They want the yacht life
Under chopper blades
They want those bright lights and Balenci shades
And tats with a baby face
They want it all
They want that complex female character
They want that critical smash Palme d'Or
And an Oscar on their bathroom floor
They want it all
And they should have what they want
They deserve what they want
Hope they get what they want
I just want you
Have us a couple kids
Got the whole block looking like you
We tell the world to leave us the f--- alone while they do
Wow
Got me dreaming 'bout a driveway
With three dogs that smile and they do
Wow
Got a wish list, I just want you
If I get what I want
Boss up, settle down
Got a basketball hoop and a backyard
Living off the grid
They want those three dogs that smile
And bring that freedom
Living off the grid
No hypocrites
They want it all
They should have what they want
All their kids and that good stuff
They want spring break that was f----- lit
They want that freedom, Real Madrid
They want it all
And they should have what they want
A contract with all the things
They want it all
And they should have what they want
And then that video taken off the internet
They want it all
And they should have what they want
They deserve what they want
I hope they get what they want
Please, God bring me a best friend
Who I think is hot
I made wishes on all of the stars
Please, God bring me a best friend
Who I think is hot
I thought I had it right once, twice but I did not
You caught me off my guard
I hope I get what I want
Cause I know what I want
Is Taylor Swift a Real Madrid fan?
There's never been any indication that Taylor Swift supports Real Madrid, but she does have a connection to the club.
In May 2025, she performed two sold-out shows from her record-breaking Eras tour at the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
The concerts were the last to be staged at the redeveloped stadium due to an ongoing legal complaint by some local Madrid residents over the noise.