"Taylor Swift being nostalgic about a high school crush was not on the Showgirl bingo card for "Ruin the Friendship", especially when she's being pulled into a legal battle between bestie Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. However, it was a delightful but heartbreaking surprise to hear that Swift wrote a third song seemingly about her late high school friend, Jeff Lang."
"Throughout the song, Swift reminisces about her teenage years in Hendersonville, Tennessee, making references to spots in her hometown, such as "Gallatin Road and the Lakeside Beach," as well as her time at prom while a "50 Cent song played." She doesn't need to tell us it was "Candy Shop" - the Showgirl went to prom several times, including in 2005 when 50 Cent was everywhere."
Taylor Swift wrote "Ruin the Friendship" as a wistful reflection on moments of hesitation and the fear of ruining close relationships by confessing feelings. The song evokes teenage memories in Hendersonville, Tennessee, naming local spots like Gallatin Road and the Lakeside Beach and referencing prom moments set to a 50 Cent song. The lyrics connect to past tracks that appear inspired by the same late high school friend, Jeff Lang. The song includes a direct, painful verse mentioning Abigail Anderson receiving bad news, and it prompted a surprised reaction from 50 Cent about being name-checked on the track.
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