If you look closely at the liner notes for Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department, you’ll notice something interesting for the song Florida!!! (feat. Florence + The Machine). Well, someone interesting rather. Emily Jean Stone is listed for “oddities” under the bop about the Sunshine State.
For those unfamiliar, Emily Jean Stone is the one and only Emma Stone, a longtime friend of the 14-time Grammy winner. It’s unclear what “oddities” really means, as it’s the only credit of that nature on the album. The track features the incredible Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, and there doesn’t seem to be any additional vocals.
There’s a possibility Stone was just hanging out in the studio when the song was recorded and Swift threw her in the credits as a nod to her buddy. This isn’t the first time Stone has been connected to Swift’s music, either.
Fans think the vault track “When Emma Falls In Love” from 2023’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) could be about the La La Land actress, although Swift has never confirmed it.
Regardless, we love “Florida!! (feat. Florence + The Machine) and all its oddities.
Realized by finally buying a vinyl I can look at the liner notes and see that Emma Stone is, in fact, credited for “oddities” on Florida!!! 😂 pic.twitter.com/vUouknkZJq
— Caroline Darney (@cwdarney) April 22, 2024
I’m less interested in figuring which ex certain Taylor Swift songs are about and am more interested in learning what Emma Stone is being thanked for in the credits for Florida!!! pic.twitter.com/aUAnadK7V0
— Molly J. (@molly_jasi) April 22, 2024