I’m not one to follow celebrity gossip— but when Taylor Swift’s latest single dropped last week, I will admit that I became curious. I’ve been listening to her music consistently for the past six years, and her style has made quite a few transitions during that time. 'Look At What You Made Me Do', however, has the most noticeable and drastic change in style for the singer. It’s unapologetic and raw.

And I dig it.

In a recent article published on Bustle, the author Rachel Simon discusses her hopes for Taylor Swift’s impending release. Simon, and many others, has expressed desire for this album to be the artist’s apology for the drama of the past two years.

Now, there is quite a bit of speculation that upcoming album, REPUTATION, is Taylor’s way of confronting that drama head on. And much like Simon— most of those individuals are hoping that Taylor will acknowledge her wrongs and step down from the role of the victim.

But you know what? Fuck that.

Honestly.

When did we start taking celebrities so seriously? Sure, Taylor didn’t speak out much (if at all) during the 2016 election unlike celebrities of similar status and influence— but that is not her job. She is a musician, not a politician.

We need to stop holding celebrities up to higher standards than we hold ourselves and our friends.

We need to stop feeling personally attacked by and attached to celebrity feuds and drama, and pay closer attention to our own lives and our own communities.

So, unlike so many people: I give props to Taylor Swift, and her snarky sense of humor that was anything but thinly veiled in the music video for ‘LWYMMD’. She’s sticking to her guns, and creating the music she wants to make.

Whether or not Taylor’s personal narrative paints her as the victim doesn’t affect us, and frankly: It doesn’t concern us.

All that matters is this: Is she creating music, and is that music quality?

Check out the music video for 'Look What You Made Me Do':