The music world is reeling following the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, and potential references to The 1975 frontman Matty Healy. It’s all largely due to the fact that the hitmaker has published what fans are calling a “diss track,” which refers to Healy in an escapade.
Healy, known for his diplomatic demeanor, was recently approached by a paparazzo in Los Angeles who asked him to rate the alleged diss track. Healy responded with a chuckle, “My diss track? Oh! I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good.” This response showcases Healy’s non-confrontational approach and his ability to stay composed amidst the media frenzy.
Entertainment Tonight asks Matty Healy to rate Taylor Swift’s “diss track” about him on #TTPD:
“My diss track? I haven’t really listened to much of that, but I’m sure it’s good.” PIC.TWITTER.COM/LBYVFY7JNE
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) APRIL 24, 2024
Interestingly, Healy’s aunt, Debbie Dedes, also commented on the situation. She said that Swift writes about her relationships, and she doubts that her nephew was surprised by the song. She assumed that a comparison with his own life would be the first thing on his mind, as Healy is now happy with his new girlfriend.
“She writes about all her relationships, doesn’t she? I don’t think it will come as a shock to him at all,” she told The Daily Mail of her nephew. “He’s very happy in his new relationship so I’m sure he will be focusing on that.”
The song “Guilty as Sin” by Swift under the same album has also attracted fans’ attention. In the song, Swift mentions sending her “The Downtown Lights,” a song by The Blue Niles, one of the favorite bands publicly declared by Healy. This reference has further popularized the belief that Healy is one of the artists behind Swift’s songs.
Swift’s “The Tortured Poets” album has been successful, and it has made several records on Spotify. This album was the first one to be streamed more than one billion in a week within five days . However, Swift’s previous album, released in October 2022, “Midnights” had also played the most song streamed in a week.
Healy and Swift have had a relationship since 2014, with the two briefly becoming romantically entangled in recent years. In 2022, when Healy confirmed that he co-composed a song with Swift on her 10th studio album “Midnights ,” which she never released. In January 2023, Swift appeared at a 1975 concert in London to support Healy.
“Midnights,” it’s unclear which song on Swift’s album is the “diss track,” but “Fortnight,” “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”, and other songs are thought to be about Healy. This is particularly intriguing because lyrics throughout Swift’s album refer to things that sound a lot like Healy’s favorite things and sources of inspiration.
Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” release and the subsequent conjectures cet. Par about Healy have caused a sensation in the music sector. However, Healy’s reserved reaction and emphasis on his present romance imply that he is a grown-up who can efficiently handle the competitive pressure of the music field. While numerous followers tally the phrases in Swift’s burgeoning album and kid around about the tunes’ themes, it is apparent that she remains a draw for listener attributions.
