Nick Offerman, known both for his woodworking passion and his role in “Parks and Recreation,” recently discussed Taylor Swift’s song “Wood” during an appearance on The View on October 16. The actor, who is releasing a new woodcraft book called Little Woodchucks, expressed enthusiasm for Swift’s innuendo-filled track from her album The Life of a Showgirl, highlighting his dual interest in wood both literally and lyrically.
Offerman humorously noted,
“we didn’t want to soak the market with wood-related things,”
referring to the coincidental timing of his book and Swift’s song releases.
Offerman’s Playful Interpretation and Personal Connection
During the conversation, Offerman revealed he had performed what he called an interpretive reading of the suggestive lyrics for his wife, actress Megan Mullally, with whom he has collaborated on several projects including “Parks and Recreation.” He admitted,
“I do not want to sound cocky when I’m talking about my woodworking, but I did do sort of an interpretive reading of the lyrics for my wife, and we’re in negotiations.”
He added,
“I sent it to her, she said she’s got some ideas, because I wasn’t sure what the whole song was about,”
before joking about his own experience working with redwood trees:
“I do work with redwood trees on occasion.”
Offerman’s character in “Parks and Recreation,” Ron Swanson, is famously devoted to woodworking, which mirrors Offerman’s real-life passion and underlines the playful connection to Swift’s metaphor-filled track.
Insights into Taylor Swift’s ‘Wood’ and Its Inspiration
Taylor Swift’s “Wood” uses references to knocking on wood and other good-luck superstitions, but the lyrics contain clear double meanings alluding to fiancé Travis Kelce’s anatomy. Kelce responded to the song in an episode of New Heights, where he acknowledged the nod to him with guarded amusement, saying,
“It’s a great song. I love that girl … any song that she would reference me in that way …”
When Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, highlighted the explicit lyric,
“Redwood tree, it ain’t hard to see/ His love was thе key that opened my thighs,”
Travis responded evasively with,
“I think you’re not understanding the song,”
adding a lighthearted tease to the topic.
Looking Ahead: The Cultural Impact of ‘Wood’ and Offerman’s Woodworking
Nick Offerman’s engagement with the song offers a unique intersection between pop culture and his woodworking expertise, reinforcing his public persona as both a craftsman and entertainer. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s bold, cheeky “Wood” strengthens her reputation for merging personal life with creative expression, sparking conversation around her relationship with Travis Kelce.
Offerman’s upcoming book, Little Woodchucks, aims to inspire families to connect through woodworking projects, emphasizing hands-on creativity, while Swift’s provocative track continues to generate buzz through its lyrical innuendo and cultural references.
