Current:Home > ContactTaylor Swift said Travis Kelce is 'metal as hell.' Here is what it means. -TrueNorth Capital Hub
Taylor Swift said Travis Kelce is 'metal as hell.' Here is what it means.
View
Date:2025-04-15 06:31:08
It's hard to deny the impact Taylor Swift has across the globe. She's shaken up the touring industry, the music streaming world and the list goes on. But what about the language we use?
On Monday, the singer-songwriter was named Time's Person of the Year for 2023. In the cover story, Swift mentions her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. While talking about how it began, she used a term that left some puzzled.
"This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell," Swift said in the interview with Time. So, what does Swift exactly mean? We unpack.
What does 'metal as hell' mean?
Calling someone or something "metal" is not new. In slang, "metal" can be used to describe anything as cool, awesome or hardcore. This derives from the metal rock music genre, which is known for its bold styles.
Back in July, on the New Heights podcast, Kelce was asked by his co-host and brother Jason (center for the Philadelphia Eagles) about attending Swift's Eras Tour.
"I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings. So I was a little butthurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her ... I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it," Travis Kelce said.
So, in Swift's case, adding "as hell" as a qualifier furthers the level or degree of coolness of Kelce's actions. Kelce joking on his podcast about not getting to meet Swift was a bold or "metal" move, but it caught her attention.
Are you ready for it? Keep up with our latest on Swift
- Biggest revelations from Taylor Swift's Time interview, from Travis Kelce to Kanye West feud
- 13 holiday gifts for Taylor Swift fans, from friendship bracelets to NFL gear
- Taylor Swift jets to London to attend Beyoncé's movie premiere
- Taylor Swift's the 'Eras Tour' movie is coming to streaming
- Apple Music to host interactive Taylor Swift experience for select fans
Just Curious for more? We've got you covered
USA TODAY is exploring the questions you and others ask every day. From "What are angel numbers?" to "Who created Barbie?" to "Who has the most Grammys?" − we're striving to find answers to the most common questions you ask every day. Head to our Just Curious section to see what else we can answer for you.
veryGood! (7)
Related
- Retirement planning: 3 crucial moves everyone should make before 2025
- Cup Noodles introduces new s'mores instant ramen flavor in an ode to summer camping
- Luke Bryan Reveals His Future on American Idol Is Uncertain
- Steve Bannon reports to federal prison in Connecticut, says he's proud to serve his time
- US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
- AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that?
- Men arrested for alleged illegal hunting on road near Oprah's Hawaii home
- Angela Simmons apologizes for controversial gun-shaped purse at BET Awards: 'I don't mean no harm'
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
- Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Virginia airport
Ranking
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Virginia airport
- Giuliani disbarred in NY as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss
- Angela Simmons apologizes for controversial gun-shaped purse at BET Awards: 'I don't mean no harm'
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Suki Waterhouse Reveals Whether She and Robert Pattinson Planned Pregnancy
- Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI
- The Daily Money: CDK outage draws to a close
Recommendation
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
Chet Hanks Reveals Cokeheads Advised Him to Chill Amid Addiction Battle
Judge sides with 16 states, putting on pause Biden’s delay of consideration of gas export projects
A dozen Republican-led states are rejecting summer food benefits for hungry families
Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
Hurricane Beryl is a historic storm. Here's why.
2 men were arrested on public road within Oprah’s Hawaii ranch. They’re suspected of illegal hunting
Long time coming. Oklahoma's move to the SEC was 10 years in the making