Taylor Swift has addressed the interpretation of her recent lyrics that some fans believed were aimed at her former friend Charli XCX. Following the release of her 12th studio album, “The Life Of A Showgirl,” fans speculated that Taylor’s lyrics were targeting Charli.
In the song, Taylor, 35, sings about being called “Boring Barbie” and references an ex-boyfriend ghosting her. Fans took to social media to share their theories that the lyrics were directed at Charli, who had previously toured with Taylor.
Some fans suggested that the song was a response to Charli’s track “Sympathy Is A Knife,” where Charli hinted at not wanting to see someone backstage at her boyfriend’s show. Despite the speculation, Taylor downplayed the idea of a feud, emphasizing the song’s theme of realizing someone had a one-sided negative view of her.
In an Amazon Music breakdown of her album, Taylor explained that the song is about discovering someone had a hidden resentment towards her. She described it as flattering that someone made her a significant part of their thoughts without her knowledge.
Taylor emphasized that despite the apparent animosity in the lyrics, she sees it as a form of affection and attention, considering it romantic in a unique way. Both Taylor and Charli have previously denied any feud rumors, with Charli defending Taylor against negative comments from fans at a concert.
Apart from the lyrical analysis, fans have praised Taylor’s latest work as her best yet. However, despite the positive reception, Taylor has announced that she does not plan to tour following her previous world tour, disappointing many fans who were hoping for another live concert experience.