While the Grammy-nominated album was widely speculated to be inspired by Tay’s alleged situationship with The 1975’s Matty Healy, fans theorized that she referenced her longtime pal, Jack Antonoff on the track. Naturally, they also assumed the Lucy in question was Lucy Dacus.

When asked about the mention in an interview with PEOPLE, Dacus said, "I think it's fair game to say 'yes.' [Swift] actually texted me and asked for my approval." Dacus, a member

When Taylor Swift dropped 'The Tortured Poets Department,' fans deduced one telling lyric was about Lucy Dacus. Now, Dacus is opening up about the shoutout.

Boygenius' Lucy Dacus revealed that Taylor Swift asked for permission to use her name on The Tortured Poets Department title track, which is rumored to be about The 1975’s Matty Healy.

Boygenius singer and songwriter Lucy Dacus has come forward to confirm that she is the 'Lucy' who Taylor Swift mentions in her track The Tortured Poets Department