The Life of a Showgirl is here, and fans are already putting its lyrics under the microscope. The album’s 10th track —“CANCELLED!” — has sparked a lot of debate about fans, in particular. In the song, Swift sings about sticking close to her group of disgraced friends — listeners just aren’t sure *which* cancelled bestie she’s discussing.
The song leaves the cancelled figure unnamed — plus, her so-called crimes are very vague. “Did you girlboss too close to the sun? / Did they catch you having far too much fun?” Swift questions. Later, she sings, “ Good thing I like my friends cancelled (Cancelled) / I like 'em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal ... At least you know exactly who your friends are / They're the ones with matching scars.”
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