Is Taylor Swift’s Guilty As Sin Lyric About Matty Healy? Here’s What He Says

As a die-hard fan of both The 1975 and Taylor Swift, I must say that this recent turn of events has sent me into a whirlwind of emotions! Matty Healy‘s cryptic Instagram post has certainly added fuel to the fire, sparking endless discussions among fans about their past relationship rumors.


There’s been a new flurry of curiosity surrounding Matty Healy’s previous relationship with Taylor Swift, following his enigmatic Instagram post. Fans are now pondering if one of Swift’s recent songs, titled “Guilty as Sin”, could be hinting at their brief romance. Here’s a look at the potential connection and what Healy has commented on the matter.

On November 17, 2024, I stumbled upon an Instagram Story post from Matty Healy, the charismatic lead of The 1975. His share of a cover of Downtown Lights by Annie Lennox captivated Swifties like me instantly, with the caption “Here’s a gem if you haven’t heard it yet.

Initially, the post appeared harmless, but fans swiftly recognized its links to Taylor Swift’s song “Guilty as Sin?” from her album The Tortured Poet’s Department, which was released in April 2024.

At the start of the song, Taylor croons, “I’m immersed in the Blue Nile / He played ‘Downtown Lights’ for me / It had been a while since I last heard it.” Fans quickly assumed that the verses might be hinting at Healy, who was rumored to have a romantic connection with Swift in 2023.

Fervent Swift followers, renowned for their meticulous analysis, promptly responded to Matty Healy’s Instagram Story. Some fans expressed strong emotions, with one exclaiming on X (formerly Twitter), “Matty Healy just illuminated downtown lights for all of us,” while another replied with crying emojis. The association between the lyric and the post was clear to them.

While not everyone was pleased with the reaction, some fans expressed their displeasure, one of them saying, “I might just end my life if Guilty as Sin is about his musty old… Have I been living in denial all this time? Is it about him??!” Another user sympathized, “The storyline dates back 10 years, and I’m truly sorry to break it to you. But don’t worry, it’s an exciting mystery to explore!

It’s worth noting that some fans found Matty Healy’s post entertaining, with one fan commenting, “Matty Healy sharing downtown lights on his story, giggling. That one king indeed!” Whether or not there was a hidden meaning behind the post, it certainly sparked discussions among followers.

As a devoted follower, I stirred quite a buzz on social media on the 18th of November when I, under my Truman Black alias on my X account, seemingly unveiled a tracklist for Downtown Lights.

In simpler terms, the initial list contained potential song titles like “Alone Together,” “Oh Yeah?”, “The Philmarillion,” and “Owe God a Death.” Fans speculated that this might be the lineup for The 1975’s upcoming album, marking their first release since 2022’s “Being Funny in a Foreign Language.

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2024-11-19 09:37