Are Harry Styles’ Songs About Taylor Swift?
Long before their romance, fans have speculated that several Harry Styles songs are about Taylor Swift. This conjecture arises from the personal history between the two and the lyrics of certain One Direction and Harry Styles songs. In this article, we’ll explore the evidence behind these claims and why the speculation persists.
Perfect by One Direction
The song most often cited as being about Taylor Swift is Perfect by One Direction. The lyrics reveal a person who is seemingly irresistible, suggesting a pop-culture icon:
“If you like cameras flashing every time we go out
Oh yeah
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
Then baby I'm perfect
And baby we're perfect”
These lines have been interpreted as a reference to Swift, who has written many breakup songs herself. Moreover, Swift was known for her frequent public appearances, which often led to paparazzi following her. This detail aligns with the context of the song's lyrics, further fueling the speculation. However, when asked, Harry Styles has not definitively confirmed this interpretation.
Two Ghosts from Harry's Debut Album
Another song that fans believe references Swift is Two Ghosts from Harry Styles' debut solo album. The lyrics are rich in symbolism and seem highly specific:
“same lips red
same eyes blue
same white shirt”
In a 2017 interview with BBC Radio One, Harry Styles explained that the song was inspired by a personal experience, leaving the door open for interpretation. The introduction of the song, “same lips red same eyes blue same white shirt couple more tattoos,” has been seen as a nod to Swift's physical characteristics. Swift famously wears red lipstick, and her electric blue eyes are a well-known feature. Harry Styles, on the other hand, often sports a simple white shirt and has numerous tattoos, which also align with the lyrics.
The Personal Connection
Harry Styles has admitted in various interviews and in public that he is still in love with Taylor Swift, though his feelings have evolved over time. In a 2019 interview with Fresh Prince, Styles stated, "I still think about her and feel for her and think deeply about her and wonder about her all the time. I miss her a lot, and that's why I think some of my songs are about her because I miss her very much and I still regret everything.”
While Styles has not publicly confirmed that these songs are about Swift, he has not denied it either. This ambiguity has left the door open for fans to continue making connections between the lyrics and Swift.
Conclusion
Speculation that Harry Styles' songs are about Taylor Swift is based on several factors, including the lyrics of specific songs, their personal history, and Swift's own legacy as a breakup singer. Fans continue to draw connections, while Styles himself has embraced the intrigue of these songs. Whether or not these songs are truly about Swift remains an open question, but the public’s fascination with the relationship between the two artists keeps the speculation alive.