Taylor Swift, West Reading’s own — and also Philadelphia’s own, don’t overthink it — global superstar, is about to enter a new era, and it’s covered in orange.

And also glitter. But that’s not the point of this piece of hard-hitting journalism.

Let’s focus on the orange.

In case you haven’t heard (you totally have), Taylor announced a new album on the latest episode of New Heights, starring Philadelphia Eagles godsend Jason Kelce and his brother, Travis, who famously is dating Swift and even more famously lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

People forgot about that last part.

Anyhow, Taylor revealed the name of her new album — The Life of a Showgirl. This development is significant on its own. But what’s even more significant is the album’s orange color scheme.

Swift, wielding a briefcase with her “TS” initials printed in big, orange lettering, opened the mysterious rectangular prism on the podcast, revealing an even more orange velvet interior lining that appeared to contain a vinyl copy of the soon-to-be-released album.

Taylor has been teasing The Life of a Showgirl, also referred to as “TS12” by fans, with the color for months, increasingly wearing orange during her Eras Tour. The subliminal meaning behind the bold color choice is a hot topic of debate among Swifties, but it shouldn’t be. In fact, the answer is staring us all directly in the face.

Taylor is doing this for her beloved Philadelphia Flyers.

That’s right.

You may be thinking, “Settle down. She doesn’t even know the Flyers exist.”

Is that so?

Granted, Taylor has worn sweaters of multiple NHL teams, including the San Jose Sharks and the stupid, dumb, and ugly Pittsburgh Penguins.

But the difference is she’s never claimed to be a resident of San Jose or Pittsburgh. Philadelphia is where her heart resides. She admitted as much when she performed at Lincoln Financial Field — the home of the Birds (better than the Kansas City Chiefs) — in 2023.

The Eagles are undefeated in Super Bowls in which Taylor has attended. The Phillies? All they did was win the entire goddamned World Series after she sang The Star-Spangled Banner ahead of their Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in October of 2008.

And you know what? The Flyers’ time is now. With her latest undaunted and obvious declaration of love for the Flyers, they, too, will reign supreme atop their enemies.

Taylor, with her orange mystique, will power the Flyers to heights unseen since 1975. Matvei Michkov will score 60 goals as a second-year NHLer.

And they’ll all be Michigans.

Trevor Zegras? He will be rejuvenated, taking on the form of the electrifying, cocky punk who stole the hearts of all in the hockey sphere once more.

Sean Couturier? No more back problems for you, sir.

Not sure if Taylor’s magic can solve the Flyers’ issues in net, but that doesn’t matter. Stanley Cup parade on Broad Street coming soon.

Taylor, if you’re reading this — and you sure are — bless you.

We used to pray for times like this.