Is it possible for a single song to encapsulate a star-studded romance? Swifties certainly think so. During her Eras Tour performance in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Wednesday, July 17, Taylor Swift surprised fans with a mashup that might just be a heartfelt nod to her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.
At the heart of the buzz is the 34-year-old pop icon's decision to blend "Invisible String" from her Folklore album with "Superstar" from Fearless. The medley has since sent fans into a frenzy of speculation, largely because of its perceived significance to her and Kelce's relationship.
The timing of this performance couldn't be more poetic. Not only did Swift perform with the Chiefs' tight end in attendance — it was his 13th Eras show — but the inclusion of "Invisible String" was significant. Swift had performed the song (heavily rumored to be about her romance with Joe Alwyn) at initial tour stops but removed it from the setlist after news broke of her and Alwyn's split in April 2023. Now, this song — conveying fate binding two souls — is back and paired with "Superstar." This mashup might suggest Swift is embracing the connections that the song represents, and fans believe Kelce's presence has evolved its meaning.
In true Swiftie fashion, it didn't take long for fans to connect the dots on X (formerly Twitter), with one posting, "Taylor removed 'Invisible String' from the setlist only 4 shows in because it was too painful to sing... since she sang it tonight, it makes me believe that it doesn't hurt to sing anymore because Travis IS her soulmate. She was always tied to him, it just took some time to find each other 💗".
But it wasn't just revelations being made — fans were also vocal about the emotional weight of the performance. "The implications of mashing up 'Superstar' with 'Invisible String'... The superstardom that tied them together for years before they met — the inevitability of their mutual awe for each other... but the ability to see each other clearly through the haze of fame anyway... I am unwell," one fan gushed on X.
Although the singer has 35 more concerts in 10 cities, the Super Bowl champ is due back at Kansas City for training camp on July 21.
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