Guessing Game: Which Celebrities Are the Surprising Stars of Taylor Swift’s Songs?
Bad Blood (1989, 2014)
Who was it about: Katy Perry
Lyrics: “Band-Aids don’t fix bullet holes… You say sorry just for show… You live like that, you live with ghosts.”
Story behind the lyrics: In her interview with Rolling Stone, Taylor hinted at a once-close female friend who tried to “sabotage an entire arena tour” in 2013. Eagle-eyed fans linked this to Katy Perry, who reportedly scooped up some of Taylor’s dancers for her tour. But here’s where it gets juicy—like a pop music Sherlock Holmes, she weaved in elements that seem to play off Katy’s songs. Remember Katy’s track “Ghost” about being haunted by past memories? Swift flips the script with “You live like that, you live with ghosts,” turning the tables and casting shadows of haunting regret on her former friend.
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