Matthew Healy hints at Taylor‑Swift reference in 1975’s upcoming album

When Matthew Healy, lead vocalist of The 1975 finally opened the floor about his next record, fans immediately wondered whether he’d finally name‑check his whirlwind summer romance with Taylor Swift, singer‑songwriter. On Sunday, Jan 19 2025, the U.S. Sun reported that the British pop‑rock outfit is gearing up to drop their sixth studio album later this year, with insiders whispering that a tentative title—God Has Entered My Body—might hide a cheeky lyric aimed straight at Swift. The buzz erupted after a leaked snippet allegedly shouted, “Keep your head up Princess, your tiara is falling,” a line that many fans decoded as a direct jab at the pop icon’s royalty‑themed image.

• Album: sixth studio effort, likely 2025 release
• Working title: God Has Entered My Body
• Key lyric: “Keep your head up Princess, your tiara is falling”
• Possible reference: Healy’s 2023 romance with Taylor Swift
• Previous cross‑references: Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” (2024)

Background: A flirtation that became pop‑culture fodder

The Healy‑Swift connection dates back to 2014 when the two first met at a London after‑party. Fast‑forward to 2023: Swift, fresh off a six‑year split from actor Joe Alwyn, was spotted wearing The 1975 merch during her record‑breaking Eras TourLondon. Their brief fling quickly became tabloid gold, feeding a frenzy of speculation that lingered long after the romance fizzled.

The upcoming sixth album and the rumored title track

Billboard cited an insider who said the band’s new record could be christened God Has Entered My Body, a phrase that, on paper, sounds like Healy wrestling with existential dread. The real hook, however, is the rumored title‑track lyric that mentions a “Princess” and a “tiara.” An unnamed studio source told the U.S. Sun, “Everyone in the room instantly thought of Matty’s summer with Taylor. He never spells out his relationships, but he lets the emotions bleed through the music.” If the lyric is authentic, it would be the first overt tip‑of‑the‑tongue reference Healy has made since the romance ended.

Song lyrics and insider speculation

According to the same source, the line appears midway through a synth‑laden chorus that mirrors the kind of anthemic hooks The 1975 perfected on 2022’s Being Funny …​ (the “Funny” series). A second insider, speaking on condition of anonymity, added, “Matty’s not shy about feeling vulnerable; he just prefers to hide it behind clever wordplay.” The lyric’s royal imagery could also be a nod to Swift’s own “queen‑of‑the‑pop” branding, which she amplified during the Eras Tour’s “Midnights” set.

Past musical cross‑references between the two artists

Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department already featured a handful of tracks that fans read as love‑letters to Healy. “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” and “loml” both contain cryptic references to The 1975’s early EPs, while “Guilty As Sin?” directly lifts a line from Annie Lennox’s 1995 hit “Downtown Lights.” Healy, for his part, posted that very Annie Lennox track to his Instagram story in early 2024, a move that fed the Easter‑egg theory for months.

Reactions and industry analysis

Music analysts are divided. Neil McCormick, a veteran critic for The Guardian, mused, “If Healy is indeed naming his ex in the lyrics, it’s a bold move that could reignite the fan‑wars that have powered both artists’ streams.” By contrast, Emily Sanchez, senior editor at Rolling Stone, warned, “Turn any personal drama into a single, and you risk alienating listeners who just want good music, not gossip.”

Despite the split opinions, streaming data suggests the buzz is already paying off. The 1975’s last two singles have seen a combined 12 million U.S. streams in the week following the rumor, while Swift’s catalog experienced a 4 % uptick on platforms that track “Taylor‑related” searches.

What’s next for The 1975 and Taylor Swift?

For The 1975, the next few months will be about fine‑tuning the album’s tracklist and deciding whether to lean into the apparent romance narrative or keep it under wraps. Healy’s verified Reddit account, surprisingly active compared to his silence on Instagram, posted a cryptic “⏳🔜” emoji on Jan 22, hinting at a near‑future announcement.

Swift, meanwhile, has not commented publicly. Her team has been unusually tight‑lipped, but a source close to her camp said she’s “focused on her upcoming tour dates and doesn’t want any side stories to detract from the music.” If the lyric proves genuine, it could prompt a response on Swift’s next tour setlist—something fans would watch for like a hawk.

Either way, the potential lyrical showdown adds a fresh layer to a relationship that has already produced chart‑topping hits, magazine covers, and endless online speculation. As both artists continue to dominate streaming charts, the world will be listening—whether to the music or the drama.