Taylor Swift’s new song “imgonnagetyouback” from The Tortured Poets Department album has drawn comparisons to Olivia Rodrigo’s “Get Him Back!” This has sparked discussions among fans about the similarities between the two songs and their previous conflicts regarding songs like “Cruel Summer” and Deja Vu. Swift’s song features wordplay on the term “get you back” and it raises questions about whether she will get back together with her man or seek revenge.
The chorus of Swift’s song includes lyrics like “Whether I’m gonna be your wife or / Gonna smash up your bike, I haven’t decided yet / But I’m gonna get you back / Whether I’m gonna curse you out or / Take you back to my house, I haven’t decided yet / But I’m gonna get you back.” Fans were quick to notice the similarities with Rodrigo’s song “Get Him Back!” where Rodrigo also uses wordplay in her lyrics. The comparison between the two songs has sparked discussions on social media about the similarities and differences between the two artists.
Some music enthusiasts have pointed out that wordplay in songs is not a new concept, with Fiona Apple’s 2005 song “Get Him Back” also playing on the same double-meaning. However, others have raised questions about the similarities between Rodrigo and Swift’s songs, with some fans wondering if Rodrigo should be given credit for the concept in Swift’s song. This brings up past drama where Rodrigo had to share royalties with Swift due to similarities between their songs “Cruel Summer” and Deja Vu.
Rodrigo, who has openly expressed her admiration for Swift in the past, received backlash when she released “Deja Vu” and faced criticism for similarities to Swift’s music. Swift and her co-writers were retroactively credited on the track, leading to tension between the two artists. However, Rodrigo has maintained that there is no feud between them and she was not directly involved in the legal issues regarding songwriting credits. She stated that she was “caught off guard” by the sudden additions to her songwriting credits and emphasized that she does not have any beef with anyone, including Swift.
Despite the comparisons and tensions between Swift and Rodrigo, fans have continued to support both artists and appreciate their music. The similarities between “imgonnagetyouback” and “Get Him Back!” have sparked discussions about songwriting credits, music influences, and the dynamics between artists in the industry. Both Swift and Rodrigo continue to create music that resonates with their fans, and while there may be similarities between their work, each artist brings their own unique style and perspective to their music. Ultimately, the discussions surrounding their songs highlight the complexities and nuances of the music industry and the relationships between artists.
