This video makes the case for 8 songs that are reportedly about Taylor Swift
John Mayer was romantically involved with Taylor Swift in later 2008 and early 2009. After the break-up, Taylor released the song “Dear John” that serves as her most direct break-up song. In an Interview with Rolling Stone, John Mayer said that he was “really humiliated” by Taylor Swifts song “Dear John,” which the country-pop star allegedly wrote about him. “It made me feel terrible,” Mayer said, “Because I didn’t deserve it. I’m pretty good at taking accountability now, and I never did anything to deserve that. It was a really lousy thing for her to do.” Here is the complete John Mayer “Paper Doll” music video that reportedly makes reference back to Taylor Swift.
Kanye West has the most direct lyric feud with Taylor Swift….he claims he got her blessing for his lyrics which Taylor denies. . .
Romantic relationships, break-up and friendships drive plenty of song writing in the music space. It is interesting to see the connections Taylor Swift’s prior relationships and songs and then see the lyrics that have been directed back at her.