LDT “Taylor Swift’s “Wood” Surpasses 100 Million Spotify Streams Amid Buzz and Backlash”
Taylor Swift’s provocative track “Wood” has officially crossed 100 million streams on Spotify, cementing its place as one of the standout hits from her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. But the milestone comes with more than just celebration — it’s sparked headlines, fan theories, and even legal scrutiny.
📈 Streaming Milestone
- “Wood” hit 100M streams in under two weeks, making it one of Swift’s fastest-streaming songs to date.
- The album The Life of a Showgirl broke Spotify’s single-day streaming record upon release.
- Swift now holds multiple top spots in Spotify’s global charts.
🎤 Behind the Lyrics
Originally inspired by the superstition of “knocking on wood,” Swift revealed on The Tonight Show that the song took a steamier turn during production.
“It started out in a very innocent place,” she told Jimmy Fallon. “I don’t know what happened, man. We started vibing, and I love this song so much”.
The lyrics, filled with double entendres like “His love was the key that opened my thighs,” have stirred both excitement and confusion — even among Swift’s family.
“I think my mom thinks it’s about superstitions,” Swift joked in a SiriusXM interview.
💑 Travis Kelce Connection
Fans speculate the song is a cheeky ode to Swift’s fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce. Lines like “New heights of manhood” and nods to Kelce’s New Heights podcast have fueled the theory.
⚖️ Copyright Controversy
“Wood” has also drawn criticism for allegedly mimicking the groove of the Jackson 5’s 1969 hit “I Want You Back.”
“She didn’t just take inspiration — she lifted the entire groove,” one producer claimed.
Entertainment lawyers are reportedly reviewing potential copyright claims on behalf of Motown legends Berry Gordy and The Corporation.
