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Swift's "Patient Zero": A Warning to Joe Jonas?
25 Sep
Summary
- Taylor Swift released "Patient Zero" last night.
- Song likely references Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's breakup.
- Swift supported Turner during her divorce from Jonas.
Taylor Swift released her new single, "Patient Zero," last night, sparking widespread speculation that it serves as a warning to Sophie Turner, the recent ex-girlfriend of Joe Jonas. The song's lyrics are being interpreted as a cautionary message from Swift, who previously dated Jonas in 2008.
Swift's past relationship with Joe Jonas ended abruptly in October 2008, an event she publicly addressed on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in November of that year. The timing of "Patient Zero" comes after Jonas and Turner announced their separation in 2023.
Following Turner's separation from Jonas, she and Swift were seen together in New York City. Swift offered significant support to Turner, allowing her to stay in Swift's apartment during the divorce proceedings. A source indicated Swift felt an "instinctive" urge to reach out and assist Turner.
Key lyrics from "Patient Zero" include "Take it from somebody who lost his games but won the race" and "So if you wanna kick it, then I'm with it, I've been there." While Jonas is not named, the shared history and Swift's support for Turner strongly suggest the song's inspiration.
