Taylor Swift fans have been closely following her Eras Tour performances, particularly the surprise song section where she performs two different songs each night. One notable occurrence was on June 9th during Swift’s Edinburgh show, where she performed a mashup of her Speak Now song “Haunted” with the Folklore standout “Exile.” Fans noticed that this was not the first time “Haunted” had been a surprise song choice, as Swift had performed it exactly one year prior in Detroit along with “I Almost Do.” The fact that she wore similar pinkish-purple dresses on both occasions added to the intrigue for fans.
Swift originally released Speak Now in 2010 and opened up about the inspiration behind “Haunted,” explaining that it was about the realization that the person you love is drifting away. In her lyric booklet, she wrote “STILL TO THIS DAY,” leaving fans to speculate about the subject of the song. Many believed it could be about Joe Jonas, whom Swift dated briefly in 2008. Swift’s song “Last Kiss,” which mentions July 9th, one month after June 9th, further fueled rumors about her past relationships.
One of the potential inspirations for Swift’s song “Haunted” could be her brief romance with Matty Healy, whom she dated in 2023 after breaking up with ex Joe Alwyn. They were first linked in 2014 and reignited their romance in May 2023. Swift expressed happiness during her Eras Tour shows, mentioning that she had never been happier in all aspects of her life. However, by June, the couple had called it quits. Swift’s choice of surprising songs that month fit the narrative of holding on to a dying romance, as many of her tracks from The Tortured Poets Department were rumored to be about Healy.
Swift’s personal life has continued to evolve, as she has been dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce since the summer of 2023. Kelce, who is said to be the inspiration behind Swift’s song “So High School” on TTPD, has been supportive of Swift referencing her past relationships in her music. A source revealed that Kelce is proud of Swift and understands that being with her means being a part of her music, and he is secure and fine with it. Swift has not revealed the specific details of her past relationships or the events of June 9th, but it is clear that she has moved on and found happiness in her current relationship with Kelce.
