15 April 2023 , 05:36
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The collapse of Taylor Swift’s latest relationship seems to have impacted the set list for her current Era’s World Tour - as songs have been swapped out.
The 33-year-old singer had been dating 32-year-old British actor Joe Alwyn since 2016 - but it was revealed this month that the romance had ended.
And the change in relationship status seems to have prompted a change in the running order of songs on her current tour.
Fans in the USA were surprised on Thursday night to hear the song Holy Ground where once the song Everything Has Changed was played.
American news outlet Just Jared noted the change, reporting: “The song Holy Ground was used during the show on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium in Florida.
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Taylor Swift has made changes to her Era's tour setlist (Getty Images for for TAS Rights Management)“This is the first time that the song has been included in the show, but you’re probably wondering how it actually was used if it’s not actually on the setlist.
“In the video that plays while the stage is transitioning to the Red era, the song Everything Has Changed used to play in the background. Tampa fans were surprised by the song being replaced by Holy Ground for the transition piece.”
Originally Taylor played Everything Has Changed - a duet with Ed Sheeran about a happy relationship - but Holy Ground is believed to be about a failed romance.
Fans have taken to social media to express their surprise over the switch.
Taylor and Joe Alwyn began dating in 2016 - but split last week (NBCU Photo Bank)One fan tweeted: “Holy Ground again in the Red opening, seems like it's a permanent change! (for now)… It was everything has changed until yesterday!”
And another noted an other change in Taylor’s performance as she changed the way she normally introduces one of her biggest love songs.
A fan noticed: ” Taylor Swift just confirmed that she's single by saying Lover is just a love song, no more sweet intros implying that that's for Joe … Ladies and gentlemen can you please stand cry with me now.”
Page Six broke the news of Taylor and Joe’s split last week, writing: "The relationship had just run its course. It's why [Alwyn] hasn't been spotted at any shows.”
Joe had previously hinted he and Taylor worked hard to keep their relationship private.
He told Vogue: "I'm aware people want to know about that side of things. I think we have been successfully very private, and that has now sunk in for people."
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Taylor's Eras tour will keep her on the road until mid-August (Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana)Meanwhile, he is believed to have helped Taylor write a number of her songs - using the pen name William Bowery, for her last three albums.
Through lyrics to her track Lavender Haze they addressed engagement rumours, writing: "All they keep asking me/ Is if I'm gonna be your bride/ The only kinda girl they see/ Is a one night or a wife."