Matty Healy takes subtle dig at ex Taylor Swift in Glastonbury set with "poet" remark
Healy, frontman of The 1975, made the comment during his headline set, where he said, 'I'm probably the best songwriter of my generation,' followed by, 'The best, what do we say — a poet.'
The term 'poet' has led to renewed discussion about Swift's 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, which many listeners believe contains songs inspired by her brief relationship with Healy in 2023. Tracks such as 'Down Bad,' 'I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can),' and the title song have been widely interpreted as referencing their time together.
Healy's use of the word during a high-profile set has not gone unnoticed by Swift's fans. Social media users speculated that the remark was a subtle reference or even a direct response to his appearance in Swift's songwriting narrative. One comment read, 'Why is he trying to get clout from TTPD?' while another added, 'He'll always be known as Taylor Swift's ex.'
Healy has not confirmed whether the comment was intended as a reference. In the past, he has responded to questions about Swift's lyrics and their brief romance but has mostly avoided engaging directly with fan speculation.
Since their relationship, both artists have moved on. Healy became engaged to model Gabbriette Bechtel in 2024, while Swift is currently in a public relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce.
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