Taylor Swift fans convinced new song ‘Actually Romantic’ is a Charli XCX diss track
Why Taylor Swift’s new track has reignited Charli XCX feud rumours
- Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has been released, with fans speculating one track is aimed at Charli XCX.
- The song “Actually Romantic” features lyrics such as “I heard you call me ‘Boring Barbie’ when the coke’s got you brave” and “High-fived my ex and then you said you’re glad he ghosted me”.
- Fans believe Swift's lyrics are a rebuttal to Charli XCX's song “Sympathy is a Knife”, which includes lines about not wanting “her” backstage at her boyfriend's show, believed to reference Swift's past relationship with 1975 frontman Matty Healy.
- Neither artist has confirmed the speculation, though both have publicly complimented each other recently, and Charli XCX previously supported Swift on her 2018 'Reputation' tour.
- Charli XCX has attempted to distance “Sympathy is a Knife” from Swift, stating it is about her own insecurities and anxieties.