Despite their breakup in 2023, fans are still finding connections between the Grammy winner and her ex-boyfriend, as evidenced by a recent magazine cover featuring the British actor.
- Jun 15, 2024
AceShowbiz - Has another "Invisible String" between Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift been made? Recent events have reignited interest in the former couple, stirring conversations about their intertwined past and the lingering impact of their relationship.
On June 14, The Sunday Times Style sent fans into a frenzy by unveiling their latest cover featuring a close-up of Joe Alwyn. The headline, "London Boy: What Joe Alwyn Did Next", seemed to reference Taylor Swift's 2019 track "London Boy", which celebrates the charming traits of a London lad, presumably Alwyn himself. This cover immediately prompted fans to draw connections to Swift's lyrical universe.
Swift and Alwyn, who dated for nearly six years before their breakup in April 2023, have left a trove of songs inspired by their relationship. "London Boy" famously portrays the singer's affection for Alwyn with lines like, "But somethin' happened, I heard him laughin'/ I saw the dimples first and then I heard the accent." More recently, Swift's track "So Long London" from her album "The Tortured Poets Department" is also believed to reflect on her relationship with Alwyn.
During her December 2023 Time cover interview, Swift hinted at the song's deeper message about attempting to salvage a failing relationship and confronting solitude. "Life is short. Have adventures. Me locking myself away in my house for a lot of years-I'll never get that time back. I'm more trusting now than I was six years ago," she confided.
Their breakup, although a significant emotional event, was handled privately. Alwyn was keen on keeping their relationship "his own personal story," a sentiment echoed by a source close to him. Yet, the traces of their bond continue to surface, as Swift's music often alludes to their shared moments.
Interestingly, the Sunday Times Style cover brought up several parallels with Swift's songs. Fans noted the use of "Tangerine Dream" on another headline, aligning it with lyrics from her song "Slut!" in "1989 (Taylor's Version)". Alwyn's attire on the cover also sparked comparisons to "Invisible String" from her album "Folklore", where Swift talks about the "teal" color of Alwyn's T-shirt during his teenage years.
Despite their romance having ended, the mutual connections between Swift and Alwyn persist. Alwyn is currently promoting his film "Kinds of Kindness", while Swift has moved on with Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce. However, the "invisible string" of shared experiences, mutual friends, and lyrical inspirations continues to entangle their narratives.
