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Why Fans Think Taylor Swift Is Referenced in Charli XCX's 'Sympathy Is a Knife' Song

Does Charli XCX's new album contain some subtle references to one of Taylor Swift's past relationships?

Even more telling is the lyric that comes later in the song: "Don't wanna see her backstage at my boyfriend's show / Fingers crossed behind my back / I hope they break up quick." In a 2019 interview with Pitchfork following the Reputation World Tour, the singer received backlash for commenting on the age range of Taylor's concert crowds. "Leading up to that tour I'd been playing a [ton] of 18+ club shows and so to be on stage in front of all ages was new to me and made me approach my performance with a whole new kind of energy."

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