Everyone is asking the same question: would Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl have been even bigger if Post Malone was on it? After their haunting duet “Fortnight,” the thought is hard to ignore. That song captured a brief obsession that burned bright and then ruined everything it touched. It became one of the standout hits from The Tortured Poets Department, proving how powerful their chemistry could be.
What made “Fortnight” unforgettable was how perfectly their worlds collided. Taylor’s sharp storytelling met Post Malone’s quiet ache turning heartbreak into art. Her words cut deep but his presence softened them. Together, they built a sound that felt both broken and beautiful. Now, fans cannot help wondering if The Life of a Showgirl could have reached the same emotional peak if Posty had been part of it too.
Taylor Swift – Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)
Many say “Fortnight” was the perfect storm, Taylor’s storytelling and Post Malone’s aching calm blending into something unforgettable. One listener wrote, “Their voices sound like two sides of the same heartbreak.” Another joked, “If Posty was on The Life of a Showgirl, we’d all still be crying.” It is hard to disagree.
That haunting feeling made what came next even sweeter. When Taylor Swift took home an award at the 2019 American Music Awards, she walked straight toward Post Malone, not to boast, but to hug him. It was a moment that felt like a full circle: from shared respect onstage to shared heartbreak in song. Their friendship now sounds like its own melody.
Taylor Swift hugs Post Malone at the AMAs
That hug told a whole story in a few seconds. Post Malone had just lost the award, but he smiled wide. The crowd noticed. Some fans wrote, “Real recognizes real” and others called it “a pure friendship in a fake world.” It showed why their later collaboration worked so well both artists speak the language of emotion before words.
Post Malone has always known how to turn heartbreak into something that sounds strangely hopeful. Teaming up with Taylor Swift only revealed how natural that gift is. His voice carries both strength and sorrow, like someone still learning how to let go. Follow Post Malone on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Some voices do not just sing, they remember.