Taylor Swift has dated several high-profile men, and many of her relationships have inspired her music.
Swift has over the course of her career garnered a reputation (no pun intended) for using her music to process and narrate her experiences with love and loss. Her songs span a spectrum of emotions—from sorrowful ballads to empowering breakup anthems—making her one of the most relatable artists in pop culture when it comes to heartbreak.
Below is a list of Swift’s known boyfriends and the songs they are believed to have influenced:
Joe Jonas (2008)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “Forever & Always” (Fearless) – About their breakup over a phone call.
- “Last Kiss” (Speak Now) – A sad reflection on their relationship.
- “Better Than Revenge” (Speak Now) – Allegedly about Camilla Belle, who dated Jonas after Swift.
- “Mr. Perfectly Fine” (From The Vault, Fearless) – A later song reflecting on the heartbreak.
Taylor Lautner (2009)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “Back to December” (Speak Now) – A rare apology song, where Swift regrets ending things.
John Mayer (2009-2010)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “Dear John” (Speak Now) – A scathing song about their toxic relationship and age gap.
- “The Story of Us” (Speak Now) – Likely about their awkward encounter post-breakup.
- “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” (Midnights) – Revisits their relationship, calling out the regret of dating him when she was 19.
Jake Gyllenhaal (2010-2011)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “All Too Well” (Red) – One of Swift’s most famous heartbreak songs, describing their romance and painful breakup.
- “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (Red) – A more lighthearted breakup anthem.
- “The Moment I Knew” (Red) – Allegedly about him missing her birthday party.
- “Red” (Red) – Symbolizing the highs and lows of their relationship.
- “I Bet You Think About Me” (From The Vault, Red) – A country breakup song mocking a pretentious ex.
Conor Kennedy (2012)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “Begin Again” (Red) – A sweet song about starting a new romance.
- “Starlight” (Red) – Inspired by his grandparents’ love story.
Harry Styles (2012-2013)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “I Knew You Were Trouble” (Red) – Allegedly about their rocky romance.
- “Out of the Woods” (1989) – Describes their fragile relationship and a snowmobile accident they had.
- “Style” (1989) – Direct reference to his last name.
- “Wonderland” (1989) – Suggests their relationship was chaotic and dreamlike.
Calvin Harris (2015-2016)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “I Forgot That You Existed” (Lover) – Likely about moving on from their drama.
- “Dancing With Our Hands Tied” (Reputation) – Talks about a love restricted by external pressures.
- “High Infidelity” (Midnights) – Some speculate it references their breakup timing.
Tom Hiddleston (2016)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “Getaway Car” (Reputation) – Suggests she used their relationship as an escape from Harris.
- “King of My Heart” (Reputation) – Reflects on moving on to someone new (Joe Alwyn).
Joe Alwyn (2016-2023)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- “Lover” (Lover) – A romantic tribute to their long relationship.
- “Delicate” (Reputation) – About the fragile start of their love.
- “Cornelia Street” (Lover) – Fears of losing him and their shared memories.
- “Call It What You Want” (Reputation) – Celebrates their strong bond.
- “The Archer” (Lover) – A vulnerable song about insecurities in a relationship.
- “You’re Losing Me” (Vault track, 2023) – Allegedly about their breakup.
Matty Healy (2023)
Songs Inspired by Him:
- No confirmed songs yet, but speculation suggests “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” (The Tortured Poets Department) could be about him.
Travis Kelce (2023 – Present)
No known songs yet, but fans speculate future music may reference their romance.
