The artist then went on to reference her relationship with Alwyn directly, saying, “Like my relationship for six years, we've had to dodge weird rumors, tabloid stuff, and we just ignore it. And so this song is sort of about the act of ignoring that stuff to protect the real stuff.”
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It seems pretty clear that Swift was referencing countless engagement rumors surrounding her relationship with Alwyn. “All they keep askin' is if I'm gonna be your bride,” she sang. “The only kind of girl they see is a one-off or a wife." She continued, “I find it dizzying. They're bringin' up my history. But you aren't even listening." The Midnights explanation videos for “Anti-Hero” and “Snow on the Beach” currently remain in her feed.
According to a source that spoke with People after the breakup was first reported on April 8, the pair were talking about marriage before leaving their relationship “bubble.” However, the source claimed the split was ultimately caused by “differences in their personalities.” The 32-year-old actor reportedly “struggled” with Swift’s level of fame, while she “didn’t see them working out in the long run.”
Still, the source claimed the split wasn't dramatic and that “[Taylor] doesn’t have anything bad to say about Joe.” After the Great Unfollowing of Joe Alwyn, fans are not so sure about that…
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