During her concerts, the 34-year-old pop star selects at least two surprise songs to add to her set list, with some shows featuring up to four or five unexpected tracks.This time, the timing and choice of songs caught the attention of many fans.
Swift’s feud with Braun began in 2019 when he acquired her previous record label, Big Machine Label Group, for over $300 million. This purchase included the rights to the master recordings of her first six albums, prompting Swift to start re-recording those albums under the “Taylor’s Version” banner.
On Tuesday, which coincidentally was Braun’s birthday and just one day after he announced his retirement from music management, Swift performed a mash-up of two songs that fans consider diss tracks: “I Forgot That You Existed” and “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things.” The combination of these particular songs at such a significant moment led fans to believe they were chosen as a subtle jab at Braun.
While Swift didn’t explicitly mention Braun during her performance, the timing and selection of the songs left fans convinced that they were aimed at him. The ongoing saga between Swift and Braun has been a highly publicized aspect of her career, especially since it fueled her decision to reclaim her music by re-recording her earlier works.
The Eras Tour has been a platform for Swift not only to showcase her extensive music catalog but also to subtly address personal and professional issues through her song choices. Fans continue to dissect each set list for hidden meanings and potential messages, making each concert a subject of much discussion and speculation.
As Swift’s tour progresses, fans eagerly await to see what other surprise songs she will perform and if there will be more moments that seem to reference her past conflicts. Whether or not these choices are deliberate, they certainly add an extra layer of intrigue to her already captivating performances.
