Matty Healy Calls Taylor Swift a Casual Romantic Interest, Dismisses Writing Songs About Their Relationship

Matty Healy Refers to Taylor Swift as a Casual Romantic Connection

Matty Healy, known for his bold remarks, has seemingly dismissed his brief relationship with Taylor Swift, referring to it as a casual romantic liaison. This comes in the wake of Taylor’s emotionally charged album, The Tortured Poets Department, which unveiled intimate details about their romance and heartbreak.

When Taylor released her album in April, fans were pleasantly surprised to find numerous tracks that hinted at her relationship with Matty. Their romance drew significant attention, particularly as it followed her split from Joe Alwyn, her partner of over six years, just weeks prior. Matty, who had previously sparked controversy with his behavior, including an on-stage Nazi salute and troubling comments about Black women, created quite a stir when he and Taylor went public.

Despite the backlash, Taylor remained undeterred, even addressing the online discourse during her Eras tour. However, just a month later, news broke that the couple had ended their relationship, leaving fans and observers bewildered by the rapid turn of events.

Fast-forward to the release of Taylor’s album, which is packed with insights that paint a vivid picture of their connection. While Taylor has often kept the subjects of her songs ambiguous, fans believe that the lyrics offer a snapshot of their relationship journey. Songs seem to chronicle Taylor’s transition from Joe to Matty, as well as her heartache over his apparent ghosting.

References in the album suggest that their involvement may have spanned nearly a decade, with hints of an on-again, off-again dynamic since 2014. Taylor’s lyrics convey her deep infatuation with Matty, confessing she envisioned a future with him, including marriage and children. Even as she faced criticism from fans, Taylor fiercely defended her love for Matty in her anthem “But Daddy I Love Him,” labeling her detractors as “saboteurs” and asserting her right to pursue her happiness.

However, following the album’s release, Matty appeared indifferent. In a recent appearance on the Doomscroll podcast, he commented on the public’s fascination with his relationship with Taylor, suggesting he would not be creating music based on their romantic history. He expressed that while he used to draw on personal relationships for inspiration, now he finds it uninteresting. Addressing the fallout from their connection, Matty stated, “It would be dishonest for me to write about my casual romantic liaisons,” implying that he has moved on.

Currently, Matty is involved with model Gabbriette Bechtel, confirming their engagement earlier this year. Meanwhile, Taylor has found a new relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, making headlines just a month after her split from Matty.

As the stories of these two music icons continue to evolve, fans eagerly anticipate how their pasts will influence their art moving forward.