US EditionIs Taylor Swift Dissing Charli XCX on This 'Life of a Showgirl' Song?
Leaked lyrics from Taylor Swift's song 'Actually Romantic' fuel fan theories of a diss track aimed at Charli XCX amid their complex personal and professional history.
- On Oct. 3, Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl, with fans immediately focusing on track seven, Actually Romantic, after lyrics leaked online on Oct. 1 sparked speculation.
- The backstory includes Taylor Swift and Charli XCX's shared history, with Charli opening for Swift in 2018 and their ties deepening after Swift dated Matty Healy in 2023, whom Charli's husband George Daniel plays with.
- Online sleuths noted Reddit and X users dissected Actually Romantic lyrics referencing backstage drama and an ex, prompting Swifties to link the song to Charli XCX.
- Neither artist has responded, and to date, neither Taylor Swift nor Charli XCX has publicly confirmed the song targets Charli, who previously clarified on TikTok in May 2024 that Brat’s tracks reflect personal feelings.
- This episode fits a wider pattern of pop stars trading lyrical winks, with female artists' industry pressures reflecting Charli's view that songs explore insecurity and competitiveness.
34 Articles
34 Articles
Taylor Swift’s song ‘Actually Romantic’ is rumored to be a Charli XCX diss track. Here’s everything to know about their supposed feud.
Charli XCX and Taylor Swift backstage at iHeartRadio’s 2014 Jingle Ball. Kevin Mazur/WireImage Fans think Taylor Swift is shading Charli XCX on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Rumors of a rift between the women were sparked last year by Charli’s song “Sympathy is a Knife.” Swift and Charli have a decadelong history as friends, tourmates, and pop-star adversaries. Taylor Swift reignited stan-war discourse on Friday with “Actually Romant…
Taylor Swift's song 'Actually Romantic' is rumored to be a Charli XCX diss track. Here's everything to know about their supposed feud.
Charli XCX and Taylor Swift backstage at iHeartRadio's 2014 Jingle Ball.Kevin Mazur/WireImageFans think Taylor Swift is shading Charli XCX on her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."Rumors of a rift between the women were sparked last year by Charli's song "Sympathy is a Knife."Swift and Charli have a decadelong history as friends, tourmates, and pop-star adversaries.Taylor Swift reignited stan-war discourse on Friday with "Actually Romantic," t…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
