Taylor Swift’s recent concert at Wembley Stadium in London has fans buzzing with speculation. During her fifth show on August 16, 2024, Swift’s surprise song selections seemed to hint at her past relationship with Joe Alwyn, according to her dedicated followers.
As part of her Eras Tour, Swift kicked off the evening with “London Boy” from her Lover album. This song, released two years after she and Alwyn began dating, has long been rumored to be a tribute to the actor. Fans were quick to notice the connection between the upbeat track and her subsequent surprise songs.
Following “London Boy,” Swift performed a two-piano mashup of “Dear John” from Speak Now and “Sad, Beautiful, Tragic” from Red. While “Dear John” is often associated with John Mayer and “Sad, Beautiful, Tragic” with Jake Gyllenhaal, the shift in lyrical themes from a love song to breakup ballads caught fans’ attention.
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In “London Boy,” Swift sings about her affection for her London-based partner, mentioning popular spots like Camden Town and Highgate. The upbeat tune contrasts sharply with the emotional depth of “Dear John” and “Sad, Beautiful, Tragic,” which both deal with the complexities of past relationships. In the final verse of “Dear John,” Swift sings, “I took your matches before fire could catch me / So don’t look now / I’m shining like fireworks over your sad empty town.” This lyric, combined with the fact that Swift has been glowing on stage in Alwyn’s hometown, led fans to speculate about the connection between the songs and her ex.
“From ‘I love a London Boy’ to ‘I’m shining like fireworks over your sad empty town,’ THIS IS SO UNHINGED I’M SO HERE FOR IT,” one enthusiastic fan tweeted. Another remarked, “Taylor just sang ‘London Boy,’ ‘Dear John,’ and ‘Sad, Beautiful, Tragic,’ so I blocked Joe Alwyn.”
This performance marked the first time Swift included “London Boy” in her Eras Tour setlist. Before introducing her next song, Swift expressed her love for the English crowd, stating, “The whole night I’ve just been thinking, ‘God, I love the English!’” She even adapted some lyrics to reflect her excitement about performing at Wembley.
Swift and Alwyn’s breakup was publicly announced in April 2023, ending a six-year relationship. Currently, Swift is reportedly dating Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Travis Kelce, whom she started seeing last summer.
The speculation around Swift’s setlist highlights how fans continue to scrutinize her music for personal insights, fueling ongoing discussion about her past relationships and current life.
