Taylor Swift’s latest single, “Cancelled!”, features a lyric inspired by conservative commentator Candace Owens. Released on October 3, alongside her album “The Life of a Showgirl,” the song delves into themes of friendship and public perception. Swift expresses her preference for friends who have faced public cancellation, a sentiment she has experienced during her career.
Lyrics and Inspiration
In “Cancelled!”, Swift sings, “Did you girlboss too close to the sun?” This phrase echoes Owens’ remarks in a January YouTube video. In that video, Owens criticized Swift’s associations, claiming they were “girl bosses who flew too close to the sun.” Her comments gained further traction when she reiterated the idea in a TikTok promoting the episode.
Speculations Among Fans
- Fans are speculating on which of Swift’s friends inspired the song.
- Some believe Brittany Mahomes could be the reference.
- Others suggest the likely subject may be Blake Lively.
Lively is currently involved in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit involves accusations that Baldoni orchestrated a media campaign to damage Lively’s public image after filming “It Ends With Us,” which he denies. The case is set to go to trial in 2026.
Legal Developments
In the context of the lawsuit, Baldoni’s legal team has sought to depose Swift, alleging that Lively used her relationship with the singer to influence Baldoni’s creative decisions. However, in September, a judge denied this request. Swift is still required to submit her text messages with Lively to the court as part of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Taylor Swift continues to captivate audiences with her music and the intriguing connections between her lyrics and current events, drawing attention to the impact of public scrutiny on personal relationships.
