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Taylor Swift's Loyal Friends Shine Through Candid Lyrics
3 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Taylor Swift's song "Ruin the Friendship" may reference actress Blake Lively
- Swift sings about friends who stood by her side during difficult times
- Swift says she's not judging friends who have faced tribulations

According to a recent article, Taylor Swift's new song "Ruin the Friendship" may be referencing her friendship with actress Blake Lively, but with a completely different sentiment than previously thought.
In the song's chorus, Swift sings about liking her friends "cloaked in Gucci and in scandal" and welcoming them to her "underworld" where "it gets quite dark." She expresses gratitude for these friends who have "matching scars," suggesting they've stood by her side during difficult moments.
Later in the song, Swift sings that her friends "believed I was innocent" and "were there for my exoneration," implying they supported her through a challenging time. This suggests Swift's friendship with Lively is quite different from how the media has portrayed it lately.
The article notes that Swift's lyrics show she's not judging her friends who have faced their own tribulations. Instead, she appreciates their loyalty and the fact that they've been there for her, even in her darkest moments.