John Mayer’s response to Taylor Swift’s rerelease of her album, Speak Now, hints at their past romance. Mayer posted a series of concert photos on Instagram, including one with the words “Please Be Kind” written in purple lights.
Swift’s fans immediately noticed the connection to her album, as purple defined the Speak Now era. The couple, with a significant age difference at the time, faced backlash during their brief relationship. Swift’s song, “Dear John,” clearly targeted Mayer, leading to his public criticism of her songwriting.
Mayer’s response came in the form of his own song, “Paper Doll,” where he referred to Swift’s song “22.” Despite the tension, Swift is rerecording her old music to regain control over her masters. In concert, she asked fans to show kindness and gentleness online.
The drama surrounding their relationship continues, as fans believe her song “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” from her 2022 album is also about Mayer.
Other famous exes, like Joe Jonas and Taylor Lautner, were inspirations for the Speak Now album as well. Lautner jokingly expressed support for Mayer ahead of the rerelease.
The response to Taylor Swift’s rerelease of her album, Speak Now, has reignited interest in her past relationship with John Mayer. Mayer’s Instagram post, featuring concert snapshots and the phrase “Please Be Kind” in purple lights, appeared to be a pointed message to Swift and her fans.
Their relationship, which began when Swift was 19 and Mayer was 32, garnered attention due to their age difference.
Swift’s song “Dear John” served as a public response to their breakup, with Mayer later expressing his displeasure and claiming he didn’t deserve the song’s scrutiny. In his own song, “Paper Doll,” Mayer seemingly referenced Swift’s track “22.”
The ongoing drama between the two musicians continues to captivate fans as Swift reclaims control over her music. Despite the history, Swift emphasized during her concerts that her purpose in rerecording her old songs was not to incite conflict but rather to assert her right to ownership.
Mayer is not the sole inspiration for Speak Now, as Swift drew inspiration from other famous exes, including Joe Jonas and Taylor Lautner. Lautner playfully suggested that Mayer brace himself for the rerelease, further fueling anticipation among fans.
