The last few days have been quite a stressful time for Taylor Swift fans following the superstar’s social media blackout and then her cryptic return to the internet. After posting not one but two videos of a slithering snake to her social media accounts, T. Swift finally put a stop to everyone’s questions and dropped the news we’ve all been waiting for: she will release her next album, Reputation, on Nov. 10. Cue hysterics from Swifties around the globe.
PEOPLE reports that Taylor took to Instagram to drop the big news, first releasing a third snake-related video that definitely suggests that this album could include scathing hits at her enemies. I was already afraid of snakes, but this video just amplified my fears.
Continuing the frenzy surrounding her intentions, Taylor also revealed her album's name and released its cover art. This newspaper-themed photo is relevant AF nowadays—could it be a subtle reference to "fake news?"
To top off the craziness, yet another post announced that the album's first single is coming out this Thursday. Um, are you trying to kill the internet, Taylor?
Understandably, Taylor's fans have exploded with excitement over the news.
We saw an eclipse for first time in 99 years & all anyone will remember about this week is Taylor Swift announcing new music. That's power. pic.twitter.com/tQa5wlJXAm
— Austin (@AustinCTweets) August 23, 2017
Taylor Swift is the only person who can save us from 2017
— Daniel Bostic (@debostic) August 23, 2017
Me in public: Oh that's nice that @taylorswift13 is coming out with a new album
Me on the inside: TAYLOR SWIFT IS COMING OUT WITH NEW MUSIC!— Megan June (@lovemeganjune) August 23, 2017
It's been over a decade since Taylor's breakout as a star, but the way she handled this album drop proves that she has plenty of fight left in her. There's no doubt that whatever Reputation includes, it's bound to introduce an even fiercer style of hers. Starting my countdown to November right now!