Not so delicate. Taylor Swift is shaking it off following her split from Joe Alwyn — and settling in nicely to her newly single status.
12.04.2023 - 16:09 / usmagazine.com
He sees it all now that she’s gone. John Mayer is reevaluating his 2013 song “Paper Doll,” which is rumored to be about his former flame Taylor Swift.
The 45-year-old singer-songwriter played the tune during a concert at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Saturday, April 8. The performance was part of his ongoing solo tour, which kicked off last month.
In a video from the show shared via TikTok, Mayer said of the track: “I wonder if people don’t like it because it sounds a little pissed off. I don’t really like ‘pissed off’ as a song.”
The “Gravity” musician then conceded, There’s something about it that’s a little bitchy,” and called out his own song for having “sarcastic bitch vibes.”
Released as the lead single for Mayer’s sixth studio album, Paradise Valley, “Paper Doll” has long been rumored to be a musical response to Swift’s 2010 track “Dear John.” Although neither artist has ever confirmed the inspiration for their respective tunes, fans have pointed out lyrical similarities.
“You paint me a blue sky and go back and turn it to rain,” Swift, 33, sings in the ballad, which is listed as the fifth track on her album Speak Now.
Mayer seemingly replied to the “Anti-Hero” musician with his songwriting, crooning, “And if those angel wings don’t fly, someone’s gonna paint you another sky.”
Some fans have also interpreted the “Paper Doll” refrain as a nod to Swift’s 2012 song “22.” The Dead & Company musician sings: “You’re like 22 girls in one and none of them know what they’re running from.”
Mayer’s performance of the song came the same day news broke of the “Blank Space” songstress’ split from Joe Alwyn. Us Weekly confirmed that the duo called it quits after six
Not so delicate. Taylor Swift is shaking it off following her split from Joe Alwyn — and settling in nicely to her newly single status.
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John Mayer has reflected upon his song ‘Paper Doll’, which is believed to have been written about Taylor Swift.The lyrics of the decade-old song were brought into the spotlight again after Mayer performed the track during a concert in Sacramento, California, on Saturday (April 8) — the same day that rumours emerged that Taylor Swift called it quits with boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn.When the track was first released, some fans criticised the singer and guitarist for his lyrics and speculated that they were written about Swift after the two split. However, Mayer has never stated that the song was aimed at the ‘Anti-Hero’ singer.In clips recorded at last week’s gig, Mayer explains that the “sarcastic” and “bitchy” lyrics in the song were misunderstood by fans, and that the track was written from a place of “hurt” rather than anger.“I wonder if people don’t like it because it sounds a little pissed off.
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Paradise Valley, when he was in a place of "hurt." At a recent in Sacramento, the 45-year-old opened up about the song that fans believe is a direct response to Taylor Swift's 2010 song “Dear John,” which directly references their relationship. Mayer addressed its tone before playing “Paper Doll,” which includes the lyrics, “You're like 22 girls in one/and none of them know what they're runnin' from/Was it just too far to fall?/For a little paper doll."In a video that's ciruclating on TikTok, Mayer said, "I wonder if people don't like [the song] because it sounds a little pissed off.
“Paper Doll” at a concert at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on April 8, where he looked back on the song he allegedly penned about ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift.According to a video that has been making the rounds on social media, Mayer said as he played the guitar: “I wonder if people don’t like it because it sounds a little pissed off.”“I don’t really like ‘pissed off’ as a song,” he continued, adding that “there’s something about it that’s a little bitchy.”He further went on to describe how he makes an effort “not to give bitchiness” in his songs.However, the Connecticut native confessed that it does happen “sometimes,” deeming “Paper Doll” as having some “sarcastic bitch” feelings. “I guess it is sort of a little bit blah,” he said onstage.Rumors have swirled for about a decade, saying that the tune is a response to Swift’s 2010 hit “Dear John.”The “Look What You Made Me Do” songstress and Mayer dated in 2009 and it has been alleged that “Dear John” was inspired by him.There have been some comparisons between the lyrics of both songs.
John Mayer might just have Taylor Swift on the brain. The 45-year-old musician reflected on his 2013 song, «Paper Doll,» during a recent concert in Sacramento, California, seemingly regretting how the tune comes off.In a video captured on TikTok, Mayer says of the song, «I wonder if people don't like it because it sounds a little pissed off. I don't like 'pissed off' as a song.
Joe Alwyn is busy on set in the wake of his high profile split from Taylor Swift. The 32-year-old actor recently journeyed to Hungary to begin principal photography on his upcoming film,, opposite Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce, it was announced on Tuesday. Brady Corbet is directing the project, which he co-wrote alongside partner Mona Fastvold. is said to follow architect László Toth (Brody) and his wife Erzsébet (Jones) as they flee post-war Europe to build a new life in America, where they cross paths with a wealthy client (Pearce) who changes their lives forever. While details about Alwyn's part have not yet been revealed, this marks his first role since starring in Lena Dunham's on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu's .Alwyn also recently reteamed with his director, Yorgos Lanthimos, to shoot . Plot details have been kept under wraps, but the confirmed cast also includes Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Margaret Qualley, among others.
John Mayer might just have his ex Taylor Swift on the brain. The 45-year-old musician reflected on his 2013 song, «Paper Doll,» during a recent concert in Sacramento, California, seemingly regretting how the tune comes off.In a video captured on TikTok, Mayer says of the song, «I wonder if people don't like it because it sounds a little pissed off. I don't like 'pissed off' as a song.
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