Taylor Swift’s recent release of “You’re Losing Me” on streaming services has reignited interest in her relationship with Joe Alwyn. The song comes from the vault of her Midnights album and seems to give a glimpse into the end of her relationship with the British actor. However, it’s her frequent collaborator, Jack Antonoff, who has provided a major clue about their breakup timeline.
Fans speculate that the track reflects her relationship with Alwyn
After its release in May, just a month after Swift and Alwyn’s alleged split, “You’re Losing Me” with its personal lyrics insinuates someone losing interest in their partner. The song includes lines like “I can’t find a pulse / My heart won’t start anymore for you / ’Cause you’re losin’ me.”
In one verse, Swift sings, “And I wouldn’t marry me either / A pathological people pleaser / Who only wanted you to see her / And I’m fadin’, thinkin’ / Do something, babe, say something.”
Neither Swift nor Alwyn have publicly addressed their split, but these lyrics seem to give a hint about their breakup.
Antonoff discloses when the song was written
Recently, the acclaimed producer shared a post about the availability of “You’re Losing Me”. In this post, Antonoff confirmed that Swift wrote and recorded the song at home on December 5, 2021. This date is significant as it indicates trouble in paradise well before the public was aware of their split.
The revelation that the song was written in December 2021, over a year before the public learned of the split, holds a lot of meaning. This suggests that issues in their relationship were apparent long before the news broke.
Swifties lean toward Kelce
With the song back in the limelight, social media has not been kind to Joe Alwyn. While Alwyn has writing credits on some of Swift’s popular songs, this does not shield him from the fandom’s backlash. On the other hand, Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, an eight-time Pro Bowler tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is receiving positive attention and affection from the fans.
Me last week: let’s not hate on Joe Alwyn, they said it was a mutual break up on good terms, he gave her so many good years
me after hearing YLM was written in 2021: pic.twitter.com/o4FSTjcAAW— AnaisElysiumACNH (@AnaisElysium) November 30, 2023
Travis Kelce, Swift’s new boyfriend of at least two months, publicly acknowledged their relationship on his New Heights podcast. His open, affectionate nature towards Swift continues to endear him to the fans.
“You’re Losing Me” – Another chart-topping success
The song, previously available only on physical copies of Swift’s album Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition), is now a global sensation, debuting at No. 1 on the global Spotify chart. Swift released “You’re Losing Me” on streaming services to express her gratitude to the fans who helped her become Spotify’s No. 1 most-streamed artist of 2023, surpassing Bad Bunny’s three-year streak.
