Did Taylor Swift And Joe Alwyn's Breakup Alter Her 2023 Tour Or Just Set It Up For Incredible Succes
Taylor Swift and her British beau, Joe Alwyn, have reportedly gone their separate ways after over six years of being together. A source close to the Grammy-winning artist and the actor revealed that the split was primarily due to "differences in their personalities." While they've had rough patches in the past, this time around, Swift and Alwyn weren't able to work things out.
According to People, the source told them that it seems that the actor has struggled with the pop superstar's level of fame and the constant attention from the public eye. Their personalities had grown apart over the years, and despite talking about marriage just a few months ago, the couple wasn't ready for a future together. Swift had realized that they weren't the right fit for each other and the split was not dramatic at all.
Did Taylor Swift Confirm Her Break Up With Joe Alwyn During Her Eras Tour?
Taylor Swift has a knack for putting on a captivating show, leaving her audience spellbound. As for her recent breakup, Swift has remained tight-lipped. But her fans refused to accept the surface-level explanation of events. They combed through every detail of her Eras tour, which kicked off on March 17th in Arizona.
On March 31st, Swifties noticed a subtle but significant change in her setlist: she replaced "Invisible String," a romantic ode to Joe Alwyn, with "The 1," a poignant track that laments a missed opportunity for love with the lyrics, "It would've been fun / If you would've been the one."
However, during one of her performances, Swift cunningly remarked, "You think you can just go online, you think you can just scroll and know the setlist? You think you can just come prepared?" The pop star teased her fans about the unexpected surprises that she had in store for them, proving that she and her team are masters of setlist "hijinks".
Adding fuel to the rumors, Swift's concert in Arlington, Texas, on April 1st included a surprise acoustic performance of "Death By a Thousand Cuts" and "Clean," two songs renowned for their relatable lyrics on navigating through heartbreak.
Despite the breakup, Taylor Swift's setlist still features a plethora of songs inspired by her romance with Joe Alwyn, which she began chronicling on her 2017 album, Reputation. In fact, her most recent album, Midnights, kicks off with "Lavender Haze," a heartfelt tribute to the couple's desire to protect the sanctity of their love from the media's prying eyes.
What Changed In The Eras Tour Now That Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Are No Longer Together?
The beloved artist behind "Lavender Haze" graced the stage once again for the first time since news broke of her split with Joe Alwyn on April 8th. Swift's latest Eras Tour stop was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
As she took the stage, Taylor Swift greeted her sold-out crowd with a knowing smile and a question, "So we have a lot to catch up on, don't we?" Fans erupted in excitement, eager to share in the experience with their favorite performer.
During the concert, Swift performed "Champagne Problems," a poignant track she co-wrote with Alwyn, under his pseudonym William Bowery, about a woman turning down a man's proposal. The audience showed their support with thunderous applause, prompting Swift to gush, "Oh, you guys are the best crowd! I love you all!"
Fans further speculate that Swift confirmed her single status as she referred to her song "Lover," inspired by her relationship with Joe Alwyn, as simply a love song.
Swift also dazzled fans with not one, not two, but four stunning outfit changes throughout the show. She donned a gorgeous flower-adorned Elie Saab dress for "Enchanted," a new green dress for the Folklore section, an orange two-piece for the 1989 segment, and a striking yellow dress for "Speak Now."
How Did Swifties Show Their Support To Taylor Swift After Her Split With Joe Alwyn?
Swifties eagerly awaited the return of their queen as Taylor Swift graced the stage for the first time since her split with Joe Alwyn was confirmed.
One fan even tweeted, "Taylor Swift played Champagne Problems Live in Tampa for the first time since her breakup with Joe Alwyn. They co-wrote it. While she didn't say anything… she said EVERYTHING in her reaction as the fans erupted insanely louder and longer than usual after to show their support. We all felt it. Was very special... It felt like many of us were wondering if she would address it-- but knew she wouldn't-- so we gave her the loudest applause after this one to tell her we knew…and she felt it."
Although Swift made no explicit reference to the breakup, she cleverly used the "secret songs" portion of her setlist to reveal another exciting announcement. She hinted that the third album to be released in her re-recording project would be none other than her 2010 masterpiece, Speak Now. "Recently, a lot has been going on in my mind about this album, so I thought I might play the title track," she coyly told the crowd.
What Is Taylor Swift Doing After Her Break-Up With Joe Alwyn?
Amidst her current Eras tour which has been captivating fans with over 44 songs performed across 3 hours, Taylor Swift was recently seen at the prestigious Electric Lady studios in New York and also in Liverpool where she was filming a music video. As a self-directed artist with cinematic aspirations, Swift will probably be directing the video herself, much like she has done with her previous videos since 2019's "Me!."
Additionally, Swift is also in the process of re-recording her first six albums, adding the suffix "Taylor's Version" to reclaim ownership of her music masters. Among these remade albums is Speak Now, which remains the only album on which Swift is the sole songwriter.
The album features her highly acclaimed song, "Dear John", which is believed to be inspired by her relationship with songwriter, John Mayer. Swift revisits this experience in the intense bonus track Would've, Could've, Should've from her latest album, Midnights.
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