Taylor Swift fans eagerly await her acoustic set at her London concerts during her Eras Tour. London holds special significance for Swift, as she has centered multiple songs around the city where she lived during her relationship with Joe Alwyn. She sang of her favorite spots in London in her 2019 album, Lover, and put a heartbreaking spin on her love for the city in “So Long, London” from her latest album, detailing the breakdown of her romance with Alwyn. She also referenced a local London pub on her 11th album, which may be a nod to her short-lived relationship with ex Matty Healy.
Swift has mentioned London in her music before her romances with Alwyn and Healy, as seen in tracks from Red. Prior to her London concerts, Alwyn broke his silence on their split, expressing empathy for the difficulties that come with the end of a long relationship. At the concerts, Swift performed surprise songs and mashups, including a mix of “Hits Different” and “Death By a Thousand Cuts,” “The Black Dog” and “Come Back Be Here,” and “thanK you aIMee” with “Mean.” She received support from the audience and expressed her gratitude, tweaking lyrics in “Mean” to reference singing the song in Wembley in the future.
During the second night of her London concerts, Swift continued to mix old and new songs, including “thanK you aIMee” and “Mean,” as she thanked the audience for their support. She acknowledged the negativity she faces and how it motivates her to work even harder. Swift also welcomed Hayley Williams to the stage, with Williams wearing a purple dress as an ode to Swift’s iconic Speak Now era look as they sang “Castles Crumbling” from Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). The mashups and surprise performances added to the excitement and anticipation of Swift’s concerts in London.
Overall, Swift’s fans eagerly await her acoustic set during the London shows of her Eras Tour, as London holds special significance for the singer due to her relationships with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy. Swift has referenced London in her music before these relationships, showcasing her connection to the city. At the concerts, Swift performed surprise songs and mashups, expressing gratitude to the audience and tweaking lyrics to reflect her experiences. The mix of old and new songs, as well as special guests like Hayley Williams, added to the excitement of Swift’s performances in London.
