Zara Larsson Explains Her Taylor Swift Chart Comment: “It’s Not the Read You Guys Think It Is”

Zara Larsson clarifies her comment regarding chart success.

Having told The Guardian in an interview that “no one’s looking at the charts, but industry people and maybe Taylor Swift fans,” Zara Larsson was swift to clarify the meaning behind her statements that were perceived by many as rather harsh criticism of charts.

“I did an interview in The Guardian saying no one cares about the charts but industry people and maybe Taylor Swift fans, because no one plays the chart game like Taylor Swift. She’s literally the best at it, and everyone knows that. It’s not the read you guys think it is.”

Larsson then directed her comments inwardly, confessing her own interest in achieving better results in the charts.

“And also… I care!!! I still want number one!”

Explaining her current situation in pop culture, Larsson says that despite gaining visibility and cultural relevance, she doesn’t have enough impact on the charts.

“I feel like I have some cultural value right now in pop music, something I’ve never had to this level, but I’m not in a position to influence the charts,” Larsson told Billboard.

The pop superstar also shared her plans for upcoming projects following the release of Midnight Sun and revealed that she wants to release two physical versions of her album covers, as she considers the practice useful for boosting her albums’ popularity on charts and among fans alike.

“I still think you can be an amazing artist and not chart,” Larsson explained, emphasizing that the two aspects should not be viewed as inseparable elements of success in the pop world. “Those two things are not mutually equal to me, and shouldn’t be to any fans either.”

Closing her thoughts with a call to her fanbase, Zara Larsson said:

“Please make Midnight Sun No. 1!!! That would be so mega!!!”