The widow of Taylor Swift’s former manager has criticised the singer over a lyric she claims is cruel. The comment follows the release of Swift’s latest album, which includes songs about her past relationships.
Swift’s discography has long been scrutinised for its references to famous exes, with fans often piecing together the details of her romances from her lyrics. Her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, explores her life behind the scenes, including her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.
Among the most revealing tracks is ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version)’, which recounts a three-month relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal. The song includes the line “I’ll never get older, but your lovers stay my age”, a reference to the age gap between Swift and Gyllenhaal.
Another track, ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’, is believed to be about Matty Healy of The 1975. Lyrics such as “It wasn’t sexy once it wasn’t forbidden” suggest the relationship ended when it became public. Swift also addresses her split from British actor Joe Alwyn in songs like ‘So Long, London’ and ‘You’re Losing Me’.
The widow of Swift’s former manager, who asked not to be named, said the lyric “I like writing songs about douche-bags who cheat on me” was insensitive and hurtful to those who have been affected by infidelity. Swift has not responded to the criticism.
