Matty Healy, frontman of The 1975, has finally broken his silence about his ex Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The record, which was released last week to crucial acclaim, seems to contain several tracks that include references to the pair’s brief romance and subsequent breakup.
Matty Healy was asked by a reporter from Entertainment Tonight regarding the album’s content and whether it bothered him that Swift had drawn inspiration from their relationship for her music.
The singer replied in a cool way, he said, “I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good.”
His laid-back comment comes amidst belief that songs like Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) and especially The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived have references to their short-lived romance and Swift’s emotional journey after their separation.
The two dated shortly following Taylor Swift’s breakup with her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, earlier in the year.
Despite their brief time together, Swifties thinks several tracks on her new album tell the story of her and Matty’s relationship.
However, Healy’s simple response indicates he’s taking the attention in stride, deciding not to dwell on the album’s potentially personal lyrics.
The song The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived on Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department has flared intense speculation among fans, with many thinking it’s a thinly veiled jab at her short romance with Matty Healy, the frontman of The 1975.
Swift’s 11th album was released last Friday, sending shockwaves through her international fanbase as listeners examined the lyrics for hints about her past relationships.
