Who Is Taylor Swift’s Suburban Legends About?

Taylor Swift is known for her charisma and lyrical prowess in the musical world. But she is also known for weaving personal experiences and tales of heartache into her music. Swifties are cheering, as the tradition is still going on. 

In her recent album, 1989 (Taylor Version, from Vault), the song “Suburban Legends” is a part of rumors about its significance. Fans are wondering, who could be the person in the song Taylor is mentioning? 

On October 27, 2023, Taylor Swift released her new album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version). In the whole album, there were a few songs that were inspired by Taylor’s past flings. One such song that created a buzz is “Suburban Legends,” from her vault. 

According to fans and speculations, the lyrics of Suburban Legends allude to Swift’s brief 2012 romance with Conor Kennedy. The song has hints like “National treasure, seaside setting, and summer love story,” offering a nostalgic glimpse of their romance. 

Who Is Taylor Swift’s Suburban Legends About? Is the Singer Talking about Her Past Fling?

As the year 2023 hit the globe, Taylor resolved to be the most talked about celeb in Hollywood town. Well, maybe something similar? Earlier swifties were busy following her and Travis’ connection, her world-famous vault game, and now, her new album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version). 

In Swiftie’s world, there’s always a story to tell, a secret to unveil, or a love affair to dissect. Taylor proved it by releasing this album, revealing 1 or maybe 2 hidden love stories from her past. The song “Suburban Legends,” from the Vault has been in the mind of her fans, trying to comprehend “who?”

With its release, fans were treated to an epic tale of a summer romance overflowing with euphoria and nostalgia. Fans quickly started weaving their theories. According to speculations, the prime contender for the inspiration behind “Suburban Legends” is Conor Kennedy. The grandson of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, whom Taylor dated very briefly from 2012-2013. 

It was summer when Taylor and Conor hit the headlines for the linking rumors. In the song, the lyrics, “like a hose on a slippery plastic summer,” highlighted the time when both spent their summers in the seaside town of Hyannis Port. Furthermore, the relationship with Kennedy ended after one summer, leaving memories of unforgettable romance for Swift. 

Some fans pointed to the lyrics, “We were born to be national treasures,” in the song, hinting towards the Kennedy political dynasty. Another hint that Swift dropped was in the lyrics, “I dash to the door…You don’t knock anymore.” 

According to reports, Taylor relocated to Kennedy’s neighborhood during their relationship, making it a big move. 

But, there is a part where she sang, “mismatched star signs,” which is kind of hard to interpret in Conor’s favor. According to astrology, both ex-lovers were highly compatible, just like star-struck lovers. 

Moreover, it is noteworthy that the singer wrote this song around 2013, slightly ahead of her album (1989) release in 2014. Hence, few fans connected the song with Harry Styles, whom she dated around the same time. But hardcore swifties are convinced as the song is screaming “Kennedy” more than “Styles.” 

Swift often makes her settings come to life in her songs, and this one is no exception. What do you think? Who matches the song more, Harry Styles or Conor Kennedy? 

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