Taylor Swift just revealed the full tracklist for her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl, and one song in particular — “Ruin the Friendship” — has fans buzzing. Many are wondering if the track is about her longtime friend Blake Lively.
Swift, 35, announced the album and its 12 tracks on Wednesday, August 13. The record, which includes titles like “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Elizabeth Taylor”, drops on October 3, 2025. But it’s track six, “Ruin the Friendship”, that has sparked intense fan theories.
Why the Blake Lively Speculation?
For months, Swift and Lively’s friendship has been under the microscope. Their relationship reportedly hit a rough patch after Lively became involved in a high-profile legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
Lively filed a lawsuit in late 2024 against Baldoni, producer Jamey Heath, and Wayfarer Studios, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Baldoni’s team later dragged Swift’s name into the case, claiming she pressured him to accept Lively’s script rewrites — though those claims were dismissed. At one point, Baldoni’s lawyers even tried to subpoena Swift for her communications with Lively, though that request was later withdrawn.
Still, the situation left its mark. Sources told PEOPLE earlier this year that Swift was “really hurt” by being pulled into the legal drama, and that her friendship with Lively has since cooled. While the two are reportedly working toward being “on good terms,” insiders say their bond isn’t what it once was.
Fans React to the Song Title
The moment Swift revealed the tracklist, fans took to social media with theories. One user wrote:
“Who else thinks Ruin the Friendship and CANCELLED! are about Blake Lively 👀🍿”
The post racked up thousands of impressions. Brazilian TV host Didi Effe also chimed in, saying he was “certain” the song references Lively. Even media personalities like Billy Bush suggested on his podcast Hot Mics that Swift may be shading her former “bestie.”
What’s Next
With The Life of a Showgirl set to release on October 3, Swifties are eagerly waiting to hear if the lyrics confirm the speculation — or if the rumors are just another case of fans reading between the lines.
One thing is clear: whether or not it’s about Blake Lively, “Ruin the Friendship” is already one of the most talked-about songs on the album.
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