It seems Taylor Swift is no longer staying quiet about her rumored fallout with Olivia Rodrigo . On one of her new The Life of a Showgirl songs, the pop star sings about a former protégé who betrayed her trust. Naturally, the lyrics quickly caught the attention of anyone familiar with Swift and Rodrigo’s backstory.

On “Father Figure,” Swift interpolates George Michael’s 1987 love song of the same name, turning it into an ode to a more professional relationship. Swift imagines herself as a mafia-like boss, who offers her protection to a young talent. She’s drawn to this newbie after recognizing something similar in her: “You remind me of a younger me / I saw potential.”

As Swift takes this pupil under her wing, she helps her thrive in the predatory music business: “I can make deals

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