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Is Taylor Swift's 'Is It Over Now?' about Harry Styles? Iconic sad boat reference in '1989' vault track sparks wild theories online

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: When it comes to her music, Taylor Swift is the queen of leaving Easter eggs in her songs for her fans to speculate on.

The most recent one is the 'Is It Over Now?' song from the '1989 (Taylor's Version)' album, released on October 27, which according to fans, might allude to her former lover Harry Styles .

The singer, 33, has included never-before-heard tracks on the reissue of her fifth album, '1989', which launched her career to new heights in 2014.

The album includes all 19 original songs as well as five more songs "from the vault"; some of these songs might indicate her breakup with Styles, 29, whom she dated before the 2014 release of '1989.'

Swift calls out a past lover in the new song 'Is It Over Now?', accusing him of being a "lying traitor" and having an affair with other models following their breakup, per Daily Mail .

Fans believe Harry Styles linked to breakup Taylor describes in 'Is It Over Now?'

The couple parted ways nearly ten years ago. However, longtime Swifties observed a link between the two and the new From The Vault tune 'Is It Over Now?'

In the synth-pop ballad 'Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Verison),' Swift seems to be singing about how hard it is to move on from a former relationship when both individuals are in the spotlight.

Swift sings, "And did you think I didn’t see you? / There were flashin’ lights," apparently in reference to her ex-partner being seen in pictures.

"At least I had the decency / To keep my nights out of sight / Only rumors ’bout my hips and thighs /And my whispered sighs," she continues.

Swift continues, labeling the former lover a "lying traitor" and charging them with looking in "every model’s bed for something greater."

Swift refers to the ex's "new girl" as her "clone" and jokes about their shared reluctance to let go of their romance in other parts of the song, as per US Weekly .

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Taylor Swift's infamous snowmobile accident

Swift disclosed that she and her ex-partner were once engaged in a snowmobile accident in an interview with Rolling Stone in 2014. She told the media, "You know what I’ve found works even better than an NDA?"

"Looking someone in the eye and saying, ‘Please don’t tell anyone about this." In contrast, Styles was seen in pictures with a bandage over his chin a few days after the event.

Swift recalls a "blue dress on a boat" in the second verse as well. Swift and Styles are said to have called it quits in 2013 while on vacation in the Virgin Islands.

Fans of Swift might recall a picture that appeared online in 2013 and showed Swift sitting grimly by herself on a yacht in the Virgin Islands, clad in black sunglasses and a blue outfit.

At the time, rumors circulated that Swift and Styles had been on vacation together when they got into an argument and called it quits. The picture in question shows her departing the trip by herself.

Taylor Swift gets the boat pic.twitter.com/f4ZpaZfR — SPIN 1038 (@spin1038) January 8, 2013

Despite their brief romance, many believe Swift's connection with Styles was a major influence on '1989', her album that was released in October 2014 and featured songs like 'Out of the Woods,' 'Style,' and more.

Internet goes bonkers over speculations about Taylor Swift's 'Is It Over Now?' being about Harry Styles

Online Swifties and other Internet users took to online platform X (formerly Twitter) to express their views on speculations that Swift's 'Is It Over Now?' song is about Styles.

One fan quipped, "Harry styles listening to “Is It Over Now?” thinking he was safe from the rerecordings," with an image of Swift.

A second X user wrote, "Harry after listening to is it over now?" with a clip of Styles.

"Is it over now?” Taylor said “I’m talking about Harry Edward Styles and I will make sure every last one of you b*****s knows it”, wrote a third one.

A fourth one joked, "Harry Styles when the songs switched from Suburban Legends to Is It Over Now," with snaps of Swift.

Harry styles listening to “Is It Over Now?” thinking he was safe from the rerecordings pic.twitter.com/M9VkAiql94 — gracie (@the1gracie) October 27, 2023

harry after listening to is it over now? pic.twitter.com/DQ5XzE1B0b — val 🪐 ⸆⸉ (@hrrysloml_) October 27, 2023

“Is it over now?” Taylor said “I’m talking about Harry Edward Styles and I will make sure every last one of you bitches knows it” — kayce eden (@KayceEdenPowell) October 27, 2023

Harry Styles when the songs switched from Suburban Legends to Is It Over Now pic.twitter.com/n5E7p0rnZH — Annie Wu (all socials: @annie_wu_22) (@Annie_Wu_22) October 27, 2023

One more X user speculated, "Wow, Taylor Swift was being so nice to Harry Styles to leave Is It Over Now off of the original 1989…"

"Howling at "is it over now?" By Taylor Swift, Harry styles really thought it would be okay then she drops it like HARRY EDWARD STYLES ARE YOU LISTENING It's so good though love Harry and Taylor," added another one.

One more exclaimed, "I’ve been waiting 10 years to hear more about Harry Styles and Taylor Swift break up and her leaving on that freaking boat!!!!!!! Thank you “Is it over now!” #1989TaylorsVersion #vaulttracks #1989 #taylorswift".

"Taylor Swift pulled out Is It Over Now? and said sorry Harry no one can think they’re safe you can’t walk away unscathed," chimed in another one.

One more asserted, "Is it over now is 100% about Harry styles she finally flamed him I’m here for it I’m a child of divorce let mom be bitter for a moment".

Wow, Taylor Swift was being so nice to Harry Styles to leave Is It Over Now off of the original 1989… — Alexa Williams (@alexawilliams7) October 27, 2023

Howling at "is it over now?" By Taylor Swift, Harry styles really thought it would be okay then she drops it like HARRY EDWARD STYLES ARE YOU LISTENING It's so good though love Harry and Taylor #1989TaylorsVersion pic.twitter.com/ajWwcdkjGR — Kai The Pumpkin 🎃 (@Tinytrashprince) October 27, 2023

I’ve been waiting 10 years to hear more about Harry Styles and Taylor Swift break up and her leaving on that freaking boat!!!!!!! Thank you “Is it over now!” #1989TaylorsVersion #vaulttracks #1989 #taylorswift — Serena Campbell (@Seraina77) October 27, 2023

Taylor Swift pulled out Is It Over Now? and said sorry Harry no one can think they’re safe you can’t walk away unscathed — hadley (@stylegs_) October 27, 2023

Is it over now is 100% about Harry styles she finally flamed him I’m here for it I’m a child of divorce let mom be bitter for a moment — Kaylin 👻 (@kaylinofthesun) October 27, 2023

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How Taylor Swift subtly addresses her iconic sad boat photo on 1989 (Taylor's Version)

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Longtime Swifties will recall a photo that made the rounds online in 2013 (below), featuring Taylor Swift sitting glumly by herself on a boat in the Virgin Islands wearing a blue dress and black sunglasses. According to reports at the time , Swift and Harry Styles had been vacationing together, got into a disagreement, and broke up, with said photo capturing her leaving the trip alone. (It all worked out for Swift, though, who would go on to create 1989 , her second record to win the coveted Grammy for Album of the Year.)

While the music video for the 1989 song "Out of the Woods" featured Swift in a blue dress, leading some to speculate if it was the dress or perhaps an allusion to it, she's never overtly addressed the "sad boat photo" moment in her music... until now.

On the just-released re-recording of the album, 1989 (Taylor's Version) , the all-new vault track "Is It Over Now?" contains a fairly obvious nod to the alleged incident with the lyrics, "Blue dress / On a boat / Your new girl / Is my clone." (Fans have also pointed out that the latter half of the lyric seems like a companion or response to Styles' song "From the Dining Table," which includes the lyrics, "Woke up the girl who looked just like you / I almost said your name.")

"Is It Over Now?" is a breakup song from the perspective of a narrator wondering exactly when a doomed relationship ended (while also getting in a few good jabs at the ex, naturally). It seems to include several other references to Styles, including that infamous alleged snowmobile accident in 2012 , lending credence to the theory that it could be about the former couple and their ill-fated trip to the Caribbean — and by extension, yes, that sadly hilarious photo.

If "Is It Over Now?" is a vault track new to most listeners' ears, it was technically written back around the time the rest of 1989 was. Swift and Styles have since moved on. They appeared to have no bad blood when they were seen chatting it up and applauding each other at the 2021 Grammys, and then fist-bumping at the 2023 ceremony, much to fans' delight. The two globe-conquering pop stars would probably laugh about it all today.

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A decade after it went viral the first time, a photo of Taylor Swift in a blue dress on a boat is circulating on the internet again after she referenced it in her new song, “Is It Over Now?”

“Is It Over Now?” is the fifth “From the Vault” track and the last song on 1989 (Taylor’s Version) , a re-release of Taylor’s fifth studio album, 1989 , which was first released in 2014 and won the Grammy for Album of the Year.

Taylor Swift’s blue dress on a boat photo explained

Swift and Styles broke up soon after the photo of her on the boat was taken, according to a report by The Daily Mail at the time. Per the publication, Swift and Styles went on vacation in the Virgin Islands for New Year’s after they spent Christmas together. The Daily Mail reported that, while on vacation, Swift and Styles broke up and Swift flew back home three days into the vacation on January 4, 2013—the same day the infamous “ Taylor Swift in a blue dress on a boat” photo was taken. “Yes I can confirm they have split up. They were on holiday and had an almighty row,” an insider said. “They are two young stars at the top of their game so who knows what will happen in the future.”

1989 (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift

According to People, the photo of Taylor Swift in a blue dress on the boat was taken while was sitting in customs. Styles, meanwhile, stayed on the vacation and even paid a visit to business magnate Richard Branson’s private island. “Richard Branson heard Harry was staying nearby so invited him to come check out Necker,” a source told Business Insider at the time. “So when Taylor left for the states, Harry went to Branson’s island for the day to let off some steam.”

Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” Lyrics

Read Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” lyrics via Genius ahead. 

(Is it? Is it? Is it? Is it? Is it?)

Once the flight had flown (Uh-huh)

With the wilt of the rose (Uh-huh)

I slept all alone (Uh-huh)

You still wouldn’t go

[Pre-Chorus]

Let’s fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later

I see your profile and your smile on unsuspecting waiters

You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor

You search in every maiden’s bed for somethin’ greater, baby

Was it over when she laid down on your couch?

Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?

“Come here,” I whispered in your ear

In your dream as you passеd out, baby

Was it over then? And is it over now?

[Post-Chorus]

(Is it? Is it? Is it?)

Whеn you lost control (Uh-huh)

Red blood, white snow (Uh-huh)

Your new girl is my clone

And did you think I didn’t see you?

There were flashin’ lights

At least I had the decency

To keep my nights out of sight

Only rumors ’bout my hips and thighs

And my whispered sighs

Oh, Lord, I think about jumpin’

Off of very tall somethings

Just to see you come runnin’

And say the one thing I’ve been wanting, but no

Let’s fast forward to three hundred awkward blind dates later

If she’s got blue eyes, I will surmise that you’ll probably date her (Oh, no)

You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor (Oh)

You search in every model’s bed for somethin’ greater, baby

In your dream as you passed out, baby

(Is it? Is it?)

Think I didn’t see you?

Just to see you come runnin’ (Runnin’)

Flashin’ lights, oh, Lord (Oh)

Let’s fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later (Oh)

(Flashin’ lights) I was hoping you’d be there

And say the one thing (Oh, Lord)

I’ve been wanting (Oh, Lord)

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Shirtless Harry Styles shows off his tattooed physique as he goes for a swim while holidaying on mega yacht with girlfriend Taylor Russell and pal James Corden in Anguilla

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Published: 08:08 EST, 4 January 2024 | Updated: 08:13 EST, 4 January 2024

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Harry Styles showed off his impressive tattooed physique as he went swimming in Anguilla on Tuesday. 

The singer, 29, has jetted off to see in the New Year with his girlfriend Taylor Russell, 29, who were first linked in June, and his best friend James Corden , 45. 

Harry's short-lived buzz cut appears to be a thing of the past as he sported a thicker head of hair and facial hair. 

The Watermelon Sugar hitmaker shaved off his signature curly locks last year, leaving fans devastated. 

Harry's two swallow and butterfly inkings were visible on his toned chest as he enjoyed the refreshing dip. 

Harry Styles showed off his impressive tattooed physique as he went swimming in Anguilla on Tuesday

The singer, 29, has jetted off to see in the New Year with his girlfriend Taylor Russell, 29, who were first linked in June

Harry's best pal James Corden has joined the lovebirds on holiday and appeared to be having a blast as they hit the beach 

The group are staying on a luxury yacht and headed to the Meads Bay Beach on the  Caribbean island to soak up the sun. 

While Harry took a swim back to the yacht, Taylor appeared to be having a blast as she posed for photos taken by a pal. 

The actress hit the beach in a white crochet cover-up and bandana.

James cut a casual figure in a polo T-shirt and navy shorts and shared a laugh with friends as the group went to Blanchards Restaurant and Beach Shack for lunch. 

The expensive restaurant hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean with innovative cuisine by Chef Melinda Blanchard. 

Harry and Taylor were first romantically linked after they were spotted enjoying an art gallery date in London in June.

Since then, the pair have been spotted enjoying various outings together as they take their romance to new heights. 

The Watermelon Sugar singer reportedly 'sees a future' and is 'head over heels for Taylor,' a source revealed to Us Weekly  last month before noting that he 'loves spending as much time with her as he can'.

The insider claimed: 'Things are very serious, and Harry definitely sees a future with Taylor.'

While Harry took a swim back to the yacht, Taylor appeared to be having a blast as she posed for photos taken by a pal

The group are staying on this huge mega yacht as they tour around the Caribbean 

James didn't stay in the sun for too long as he relaxed underneath a parasol with a refreshing drink 

Harry's two swallow and butterfly inkings were visible on his toned chest as he enjoyed the refreshing dip

Harry's short-lived buzz cut appears to be a thing of the past as he sported a thicker head of hair and facial hair

The group are staying on a luxury yacht and headed to the Meads Bay Beach on the Caribbean island to soak up the sun

Harry has jetted on holiday with a big group of friends to see 2024 in style

Harry and Taylor were first romantically linked after they were spotted enjoying an art gallery date in London in June

Harry took a swim back to the yacht while Taylor posed for photos taken by a pal

Harry and James often go on holiday together and travelled through Italy in July last year. They have been close friends for years 

Harry appeared thoroughly relaxed as he enjoyed a swim along the stunning beach 

Harry has seemingly ditched his short-lived trim and started growing back his precious long locks - in a post shared on Instagram by a fan

The singer sent fans into complete meltdown after he debuted his buzz cut last year 

The insider also said the One Direction vet accompanied Taylor to an after party for the final night of her play , The Effect, at the National Theatre.

'Even though they're both busy with their careers, they support one another any chance they get,' the source told the outlet.

Harry was reportedly  staying in a swanky £2,500-a-night hotel in Central London  as building work continues on his £50M mega mansion.

He is said to be living out of a suitcase at the very lavish accommodation with Taylor keeping him company.

Harry splashed out £13M in 2020 for  neighbouring 18th Century houses  in North London which he knocked into one property before getting to work on transforming them.

A source told The Sun : 'Harry has understandably kept a wide berth from his pad while the major works are under way, and has checked in to a lavish hotel while in London. 

'His girlfriend Taylor has been staying with him.

'They keep a low profile, popping out for coffees and snacks, and cycling around London like tourists.'

Harry and James often go on holiday together and travelled through Italy in July last year. 

They have been close friends for years after first meeting when the former Late Late Show host interviewed him as part of One Direction back in 2015. 

James spoke about his and Harry's bond to Howard Stern last year: 'I just think [Harry is] so special as a human, but actually, you don’t have any of those feelings because ... like there is someone who wants to embrace the world they’re living into the absolute best that he can and you never ever feel like that. 

'When we went on this one vacation, I made this pact where I said, 'I am only going eat when you eat. I’m going work out when you work out and I’m going eat what you eat and I think it’s going have a really positive impact on me.'"

'[Harry] was like, "OK…" I lasted 36 hours and I was like, "No, I’m out." Once I’ve had a drink, I’m like, ‘I should get some fries and I’m on holiday.' 

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Is It Over Now?’ Vault Track Addresses Her Iconic Sad Boat Photo After Harry Styles Split

There's lyrical evidence that Taylor Swift's vault song 'Is It Over Now?' — and maybe the entire '1989' album — is about her relationship with Harry Styles.

Taylor Swift   re-recorded her beloved pop album,  1989 , and also dropped five vault tracks including “Is It Over Now?” which references her relationship with  Harry Styles . The new song that was released October 27 includes a nod to the iconic January 2013 photo of Taylor, 33, sitting alone on a boat in the Virgin Islands wearing a blue dress and black sunglasses after she and Harry, 29, broke up on vacation. In “Is It Over Now?”, Taylor sings, “Blue dress / On a boat / Your new girl / Is my clone.”

The “Swifties” are going crazy over the references to Harry, who Taylor dated for less than a year before the pop album came out in 2014. It’s long been rumored that  1989  is about the former One Direction member. The lyrics in “Is It Over Now?” certainly support that fan theory.

Taylor alludes to her split from Harry throughout the new vault song. “And did you think I didn’t see you? / There were flashin’ lights/ At least I had the decency / To keep my nights out of sight / Only rumors ’bout my hips and thighs /And my whispered sighs,” she sings.

The Grammy Award winner seems to call Harry out for moving on with Kendall Jenner , 27, after they broke up. Harry was romantically linked to the famous model and reality star briefly in 2013.

“Let’s fast forward to three hundred awkward blind dates later,” Taylor sings. ‘If she’s got blue eyes, I surmise that you’ll probably date her/ You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor/ You search in every model’s bed for somethin’ greater, baby.” 

Taylor and Harry broke up during the time that Taylor was creating her  1989 album, which came out in October 2014. The re-recording features her new versions of the 16 original tracks, many of which include nods to Harry. “Style” is a literal play on the British superstar’s last name, while “I Know Places” and “Out Of The Woods” are about a relationship between two people who fight through scrutiny to try and make things work. “Wonderland” includes a reference to Harry when Taylor sings about “green eyes” (Harry has green eyes) and “Cheshire” (which is where he’s from in England).

Despite their breakup over a decade ago, Taylor and Harry are on good terms today. The exes had friendly interactions at the Grammy Awards in both 2021 and 2023. Taylor even stood up and cheered for Harry when he won Best Pop Solo Performance at the award show two years ago.