Taylor Swift is no stranger to writing songs about her personal experiences, whether it’s heartbreak or triumph. But lately, fans have been speculating that two of her latest songs, “thanK you aIMee” and “Cassandra”, are about her ongoing feud with reality TV star Kim Kardashian. While neither Swift nor Kardashian have confirmed this, let’s take a closer look at the lyrics and see why fans are convinced that these songs are about the famous feud.
Firstly, let’s delve into “thanK you aIMee”, a song from Swift’s latest album “Lover”. Many fans believe that this song is a direct jab at Kardashian, as the title itself is a play on words of “thank you, next”, a phrase made famous by Ariana Grande after her break-up with Pete Davidson. Swift and Kardashian’s feud began in 2016, when Kanye West released a song called “Famous” which included the lyrics “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex, why? I made that bitch famous”. Kardashian then released a recorded phone call between West and Swift, where it seemed like Swift had approved the lyrics. However, Swift denied this and stated that she was not aware of the full lyrics and was never asked for her permission. This led to a public back-and-forth between the two, with Kardashian’s fans often using the phrase “thank you, next” to mock Swift. Therefore, the title of Swift’s song can be seen as a subtle dig at Kardashian and her fans.
But it’s not just the title that suggests this song is about the feud. In the chorus, Swift sings “You need to calm down, you’re being too loud, and I’m just like oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh”. This could be seen as a response to Kardashian’s actions during the feud, as she often publicly called out Swift and made snarky comments about her. The line “You need to calm down” could be seen as Swift telling Kardashian to stop provoking her. Furthermore, the line “You’re being too loud” could be a reference to Kardashian’s use of social media to call out Swift. The repetition of “oh-oh” could also be interpreted as Swift’s way of mocking Kardashian and her fans.
Moving on to “Cassandra”, a bonus track from Swift’s album “Lover”. This song is believed to be about the same feud, but takes a different approach. The title itself is a reference to the Greek mythological figure, Cassandra, who was cursed to always speak the truth but never be believed. Swift has often been seen as the victim in her feud with Kardashian, as she was accused of lying about not being aware of the lyrics in “Famous”. Therefore, the title of the song could be seen as Swift reclaiming her truth and being believed by her fans.
The lyrics of “Cassandra” also point towards this interpretation. In the first verse, Swift sings “You’re the one who said forever, now I drive alone past your street”. This could be a reference to Kardashian’s initial promise to always have Swift’s back, but then turning on her during the feud. The line “now I drive alone past your street” could also be seen as Swift driving past Kardashian’s house, as she has often been spotted doing so in the past. The chorus of the song, “You’re the one who told me I was crazy, well you know I’m not crazy, I’m Cassandra”, could be seen as Swift asserting her truth and reclaiming her narrative.
It’s not just the lyrics that have fans convinced that these songs are about Kardashian. Swift has also dropped subtle hints on her social media that point towards this interpretation. In a recent Instagram post, Swift shared a photo of her wearing a shirt with the words “Not a lot going on at the moment” written on it. This phrase was famously used by Kardashian in a tweet to mock Swift’s statement about not being aware of the full lyrics in “Famous”. This post could be seen as Swift’s way of reclaiming the phrase and using it to her advantage.
In conclusion, while neither Swift nor Kardashian have confirmed that these songs are about their feud, the evidence presented by fans is hard to ignore. From the titles to the lyrics to Swift’s social media posts, it seems like these songs are a way for Swift to reclaim her narrative and address
