Decoding Taylor Swift's Alleged Subtle Dig at Matty Healy in Live 'Smallest Man' Performance

Taylor Swift May Have Thrown Subtle Shot at Matt Healy in Live Performance

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When Taylor Swift performs, every detail is carefully planned, from the lyrics to the choreography.

The singer recently took the stage in Paris for her Eras Tour and surprised fans by performing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" live for the first time on Thursday, May 9. This song, believed to be about her ex Matty Healy, is a favorite from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, released just last month.

Some keen Swift fans paid close attention to her choreography and noticed what they believed were references to Healy, 35, during the show.

Swift, 34, was observed marching and giving a salute while performing the song. Healy has also done these movements in his performances with The 1975.

Videos of Swift’s moves hit TikTok almost instantly, with fans confirming each other’s observations.

“I gasped when i saw it!!” one user wrote.

Another person mentioned that they noticed it right away. It was a very clear and direct reference. He makes this reference every time he performs "Love It If We Made It."

If the fans of Taylor Swift are correct, then it appears to confirm that "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" is actually about Healy. The lead singer of The 1975 has openly talked about his height, stating in an interview with The Fader in 2018, "Everyone in the band is 6-foot-4 and I'm 5-foot-10, so everyone thinks that I'm 5-foot-5."

Swift starts off the song with the lyrics, “Was any of it true? / Gazing at me starry-eyed / In your Jehovah’s Witness suit.” People have noticed that Healy's usual suit and tie style is similar to what Jehovah’s Witnesses typically wear.

Another fan expressed excitement about Swift’s choreography, saying, “YES FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT.” They also mentioned that they believe Matty will be aware of this song now.

Are you curious about which of Taylor Swift's exes is your personal favorite? Recently, fans have been showing interest in Swift's past relationship with Healy. According to an insider interviewed in the latest issue of We magazine, Healy has not been pleased about the renewed attention.

Matty is feeling uneasy about the spotlight on his relationship with Taylor because he is now dating someone new, according to a source.

In September 2023, Healy started seeing model Gabbriette Bechtel.

The source mentioned that Matty has found it challenging to deal with being in the public eye. However, he has been coping well. It would not be helpful for every Swiftie to perceive him as a villain.

Healy has chosen not to provide any details or comments regarding the song or the choreography. Nevertheless, he did share a brief comment with Entertainment Tonight about the album.

“I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good,” he said.

Editor's P/S:

Taylor Swift's performance of "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in Paris sparked intense speculation among fans, with many pointing to choreographic references that they believed alluded to her ex-boyfriend, Matty Healy. The song's lyrics, which include references to a Jehovah's Witness suit and a "starry-eyed" gaze, further fueled the theory that the song was inspired by Healy.

Healy's rumored discomfort with the renewed attention on his relationship with Swift is understandable, given that he is now dating someone else. However, it is important to note that Healy has not publicly confirmed or denied the song's inspiration, and his brief comment about the album suggests that he may not have listened to it extensively. Ultimately, the true meaning behind "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" remains a matter of speculation, but Swift's carefully crafted performance and the fan theories surrounding it have undoubtedly added to the intrigue surrounding her latest album.