Bart summer just got hotter because the pop girlies are doing some healing here!!
Taylor Swift just squashed all the drama about her rumored feud with Charli XCX, and it’s honestly a relief for anyone who’s been following this wild timeline, theygossip.com reports.
If you’re like me and remember Charli hyping up Taylor’s Reputation Tour back in the day, you know these two go way back.
Charli killed it as the opener and even jumped back on stage with Taylor to perform one of her songs!!
But lately, fans have been convinced there’s tension brewing. Ever since Charli dropped her album “Brat”, people have been speculating that the track “Sympathy Is a Knife” is a low-key diss about Taylor.
Then, things got even messier when “Brat” was about to hit No. 1 in the UK during the week of June 14, but Taylor pulled a power move and released six exclusive variants of “The Tortured Poets Department” that totally snatched the top spot. Charli stans were “not” having it and accused Taylor of chart-blocking.
TS and Charli XCX
The drama didn’t stop there. Charli teaming up with Billie Eilish for a remix of “Guess” had people side-eyeing the whole situation since Taylor was also accused of blocking Billie on the charts. So yeah, the tea was piping hot, and fans were convinced there was major beef.
But now, Taylor’s come out and set the record straight on where she and Charli really stand, and it’s giving “no bad blood” vibes.
Where Charlie XCX and Taylor Swift Stand Now
Even with the chart-blocking drama and the buzz around the tracks that Charlie could have written about Taylor, it looks like everything’s cool in the Taylor and Charli universe.
Taylor recently gave a shout-out to her Reputation opener in a new profile for Charli XCX in New York Magazine, saying, “I’ve been blown away by Charli’s melodic sensibilities since I first heard ‘Stay Away’ in 2011,” she said.
“Her writing is surreal and inventive, always. She just takes a song to places you wouldn’t expect it to go, and she’s been doing it consistently for over a decade. I love to see hard work like that pay off.”
So there you have it—straight from the source! Told ya, being delulu is always the sululu. We were all delulu thinking they’d make up, and look at us now—we manifested it!
Taylor and Charli’s Friendship
Let’s get this straight—they were never BFFs. Charli first joined Taylor’s 1989 tour as a guest in 2015, and by 2018, she was the opening act for the Reputation tour. They seemed cool!
There was some drama a few years ago when Charli commented that Taylor’s Reputation tour had a more “kid-friendly” vibe.
The media blew it out of proportion, but the context wasn’t rude—it was just a misunderstood comment.
Despite that, they’ve taken pics together over the years, but it’s not like they’re super close.
Breaking Down “Sympathy Is a Knife” by Charli XCX
Charli XCX’s track “Sympathy Is a Knife” from her album Brat delves into heavy themes like insecurity, jealousy, and self-doubt.
The lyrics tackle struggles with self-worth, comparing yourself to others, and the need for empathy and understanding.
- Insecurity Vibes: The song highlights intense feelings of insecurity, especially when the singer compares herself to another girl, leading to paranoia and self-doubt.
- Paranoia & Support: Charli mentions “George” (her fiancé) trying to calm her down, reassuring her that her fears aren’t real. He’s that supportive presence who sees things more clearly.
- Dark Thoughts: The lyrics even hint at wanting to escape overwhelming emotions, including extreme thoughts like self-harm, reflecting Charli’s inner turmoil.
- Jealousy & Rivalry: There’s clear envy and resentment toward the other girl, especially when it comes to her interactions with Charli’s boyfriend.
- Sympathy’s Sting: The chorus paints sympathy as a double-edged sword—sometimes, even well-meaning empathy can hurt and make someone feel even more inadequate.
Where Does Taylor Swift Fit In?
Charli never outright mentions Taylor, but there’s a subtle clue. In the second verse, Charli hints that the girl she’s singing about is dating someone from her fiancé’s band, The 1975.
Charli and Taylor Swift
The line goes, “Don’t wanna see her backstage at my boyfriend’s show / Fingers crossed behind my back, I hope they break up quick.”
Here’s the tea: Taylor had a brief fling with Matty Healy from The 1975 last summer. The timeline matches up since Charli and Daniel weren’t engaged until November—five months after Taylor and Matty called it quits.
And that pretty much is it, it wasn’t anything bad I just felt like we were making a big deal out of it!!
