You Might’ve Missed Travis Kelce’s Cameo in Taylor Swift’s Music Video

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Taylor Swift is pledging allegiance to everything about Travis Kelce. 

The singer of “Fate of Ophelia” subtly referenced the Kansas City Chiefs player throughout her new music video, even including a clip from a viral video that fans recognized as being from before they started dating.

In the first 40 seconds of Taylor Swift’s new music video for “The Life of a Showgirl,” released on October 5th, a picture of Travis Kelce appears on a mirror. The scene shows Taylor, wearing a red leotard and a short blonde hairstyle, with her dancers from The Eras Tour.

The photo shows a younger Travis Scott with a beard and a side-parted hairstyle. One fan on X believes it’s from his memorable 2016 interview with AfterBuzz TV, where he playfully chose Taylor Swift as his “kiss” in a game of “Marry, Kiss, Kill” alongside Katy Perry and Ariana Grande.

Okay, seriously, did you SEE that?! While she was singing ‘Pledge Allegiance,’ someone *tossed Taylor a football* in the hotel scene! It was so subtle, but SO him! Like, ‘pledge allegiance to *his* hands, *his* team, *his* vibes’ – it’s definitely a little message to Travis, and I’m absolutely losing it! It’s just… everything!

“Fate of Ophelia” is one of the songs on Taylor Swift’s twelfth album that seems to be about Travis Kelce. He actually hinted at the song himself back in July, when he publicly announced their relationship on Instagram.

In a July post, he mentioned having some exciting experiences during his time off, saying he ‘kept it 100’ – a phrase that’s now become the central line of Taylor’s new song.

Travis has been incredibly supportive of his fiancée and her new album. He even spent his birthday, October 5th, at the premiere of the album’s visual components with his mother, Donna Kelce.

The 36-year-old artist is excited for everyone to finally hear the album, as he’s been listening to it non-stop for months.

During the August 27th episode of their podcast, *New Heights*, Travis Kelce told his brother Jason he’s been repeatedly listening to Taylor Swift’s new album. He acknowledged she’d said it would have more upbeat, pop-focused music, but he was impressed by how beautifully written and meaningful the songs still were.

As he put it, “It’s just so much fun to listen to, man.”

Taylor’s new album isn’t just about her relationship with Travis – there are lots of hidden details and references for fans to discover! Keep reading to find them all…

The first song on Taylor Swift’s album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, alludes to Ophelia, a character from William Shakespeare’s play *Hamlet*, who experiences a heartbreaking story.

The song suggests Taylor could have been overwhelmed by sadness if her true love hadn’t rescued her.

“I heard you calling / On the megaphone,” Taylor sings. “You wanna see me all alone.”

The song seems to reference Travis Kelce playfully teasing Taylor Swift on his podcast, *New Heights*, about not being able to meet up with him during her Eras Tour – the very place where their relationship started.

“I swore loyalty to me, myself and I,” the lyrics continue. “Right before you lit my sky up.”

Just before she met Travis, Taylor had recently ended things with Matty Healy and had publicly described herself as an “independent girl” in July 2023.

But after Travis went to her concert in Kansas City that same month, sparks began to fly.

Taylor’s fiancé is now part of her tradition of hiding clues for fans. Back in July, he hinted at lyrics from her song “The Fate of Ophelia” in an Instagram post, joking about their summer adventures and saying he was “keeping it real.”

As a huge Taylor fan, I always understood that line as being about someone completely rescuing you – pulling you from your lowest point and saving your emotional heart. It’s like she’s saying, ‘You genuinely saved me, and I’m being completely honest about that.’ That’s how it feels to me, anyway – a really raw and honest expression of gratitude.

In the second song on the album, Taylor pays tribute to the iconic Elizabeth Taylor, referencing places the actress loved, like the Plaza Athénée in Paris and Musso & Frank’s in Los Angeles.

Taylor’s lyrics also compare her to Elizabeth Taylor, the famous actress. Similar to Taylor herself, Elizabeth was frequently in the news because of her relationships and glamorous style.

But, as Taylor notes in her song, “Oftentimes it doesn’t feel so glamorous to be me.”

In the cheerful song “Opalite,” which Travis previously said was his favorite from the *Showgirl* soundtrack, Taylor Swift alludes to the story of their relationship.

Taylor has experienced a lot of heartbreak in the past, but her relationship with Travis feels peaceful and serene, like a calm, shimmering sky.

She explained on Capital radio that she’d written down ‘opalite’ after discovering it’s not a natural opal, but a man-made one. She added that because Travis’s birthstone is opal, she’s always been drawn to the stone and remembered that connection.

She explained the gemstone’s meaning, saying, “I saw it as a metaphor – just like the opal is created by humans, happiness can be, too.”

But some fans believe Taylor subtly referenced Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, in her song, suggesting he once felt like just an accessory in her social media photos.

She sings, as if addressing him, about a disconnect: ‘You didn’t get why I felt so lonely. You were truly present, while she was lost in her phone.’

The lyrics continue, reflecting on a fleeting connection: “You were just pretending, a facade. Don’t we all try to fully embrace and give everything to love? And then you finally walked away. It’s a simple realization: you feel empty until you don’t.”

Taylor, Max Martin, and Shellback are officially listed as the writers of “Showgirl.” However, the late George Michael is also credited on the song “Father Figure” because it uses a sample from his 1987 song of the same title.

Taylor Swift’s team showed their support by posting on Instagram on October 2nd, thanking her for including George in a memorable moment.

Okay, so everyone’s saying the first part of the song is *totally* from Scott Borchetta’s point of view – you know, the guy who sold Taylor’s original recordings to Scooter Braun? It’s like, we’re hearing *his* side for a minute. Then, BAM! The song switches and it’s all Taylor, finally taking back control of her music. It’s brilliant, honestly, because it feels like she’s reclaiming everything right in front of us!

Taylor herself admitted that the song was “written in character.”

She mentioned on BBC Radio 1 that writing the piece was enjoyable. She explained it explores the concept of a father figure in a new way, using it to discuss power, how power is organized, and how those power dynamics can be reversed.

Okay, so she actually said it! I almost choked when I heard it – she’s SO confident! She was talking about this one line in her song, and it’s just… incredible. It’s this really cheeky reference about making deals with the devil, and the punchline? She just straight-up says ‘my dk’s bigger!’ It’s so unexpected and bold, I’ve had it on repeat ever since. Honestly, it’s genius, and I can’t stop thinking about it. She just *owns* it, you know?

We’re now at the fifth track on Taylor Swift’s *Showgirl*, and this is where she typically places her most emotionally devastating songs.

In her song “Eldest Daughter,” Taylor Swift reflects on the ups and downs of life, emphasizing her unwavering loyalty to her family. Her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, welcomed her before later having her brother, Austin.

The song emphasizes loyalty and strength, stating, ‘I’m not someone who causes trouble, and this isn’t about being ruthless. I promise I’ll always be there for you and won’t abandon you.’ It acknowledges the presence of disloyal people but reaffirms a commitment to keeping that promise.

The sixth track on the album *Showgirl* is about looking back on a missed romantic opportunity with regret. The song evokes a nostalgic feeling, recalling a prom night where the singer remembers seeing someone they should have kissed. The lyrics describe a moment – “Have fun, it’s prom / Wilted corsage dangles from my wrist… And it was not an invitation / But as the 50 Cent song played / Should’ve kissed you anyway” – capturing the feeling of hesitation and what could have been.

Taylor Swift references her close friend Abigail Anderson—who inspired the song “Fifteen”—in a poignant lyric about loss: “When I left school, I lost track of you / Abigail called me with the bad news / Goodbye, and we’ll never know why.”

Oh my gosh, everyone *knows* this song is about Jeff Lang, her friend who tragically passed away back in 2010! It just *makes sense*, you can feel it in the lyrics. And it’s so heartbreaking to think that he was also the inspiration behind ‘Forever Winter’ – she clearly loved him so much, and he’s lived on in her music all this time. It’s just… everything clicks!

In the song, released in 2021 as part of the *Red* album’s vault tracks, she sings about being devastated by a breakup. She admits she didn’t realize things were falling apart and says she’d be heartbroken without her partner. She reflects on being naive about healing, promising to be a constant source of happiness, but fearing a permanent sadness if they leave.

Despite its title, “Actually Romantic” isn’t really a love song. Instead, it’s a song written as a reply to someone who apparently talks about Taylor Swift a lot.

Taylor sings about a confusing situation: she greeted her ex, and then you admitted you were happy he cut off contact with her. He even wrote a song about how much he dislikes her, which she finds strangely endearing, though she acknowledges some people might take offense.

Taylor Swift doesn’t usually say who her songs are about, but many fans think this one was inspired by Charli XCX. Charli opened for Taylor on the Reputation Tour and is friends with Taylor’s former boyfriend, Matty, and his partner, Gabbriette Bechtel.

After Charli released her album *brat* in June 2024 – Charli is married to George Daniel, who plays in the band The 1975 – some people thought her song “Sympathy is a Knife” was a dig at Taylor Swift. But two months later, Taylor appeared to dismiss those rumors by publicly complimenting Charli’s work.

Taylor Swift shared that she’s been impressed with Charli XCX’s musical talent ever since hearing her song ‘Stay Away’ back in 2011. In an interview with *New York* magazine on August 26th, Swift praised Charli’s songwriting as unique and imaginative, noting her ability to take songs in unexpected directions consistently over the past ten years. She expressed her admiration for Charli’s dedication and success.

Fans are speculating about another possible connection to Charli XCX. Taylor Swift’s Spotify cover art features an apple, which is the title of Charli’s hit song from 2024.

TopMob News has reached out to reps for comment on the speculation and has not heard back.

On the very top of Taylor’s wish list? A forever with Travis. That includes starting a family.

“I just want you,” she sings. “Have a couple kids / Got the whole block looking like you.”

The artist even admitted it’s one of her favorite tracks on the album. 

She explained to Magic radio that recording that particular song signaled the end of the album process. She described it as a deeply emotional track that honestly reflected her current life situation, and felt like a natural conclusion to the project.

Taylor says hoping for a romantic connection never worked for her in the past. But now that she’s with Travis, she feels confident and doesn’t need to rely on luck at all.

In the song, she sings that she doesn’t need to catch the wedding bouquet to realize a difficult time is coming.

She was correct: Taylor and Travis got engaged in August 2025, two years after they started dating.

The song features suggestive lyrics and also references *New Heights*, the podcast Taylor Swift says brought her and Travis Kelce together.

In the tenth song, Taylor shares how she’s supporting someone who’s faced public backlash, drawing from her own experiences with being ‘canceled’.

She warned, “Let’s leave now, because people will panic when they see us.” She then added, almost to herself, “It’s actually good my friends bailed – I prefer them hidden away, living a glamorous and slightly rebellious life.”

People have guessed the song might be about Taylor Swift’s friendships with Brittany Mahomes and Blake Lively, which have sometimes caused controversy.

The singer explained her perspective comes from understanding what it’s like to face public struggles, possibly referencing the highly publicized conflict between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in 2016.

After going through intense public scrutiny and being involved in several high-profile, controversial situations throughout my career—times when it felt like everyone had an opinion—it’s changed how I navigate life now, making me approach things a bit differently.

Taylor added that seeing others face challenges often makes you realize they’ll likely grow from the experience. If they can persevere, they have the opportunity to learn and become stronger.

Ultimately, ‘Cancelled!’ is about my refusal to simply drop people because others disapprove of them. I form my own opinions based on how they treat me and their behavior.

As lovely as the name suggests, honey truly is sweet. In the eleventh song on the album, Taylor explains that Travis has completely changed the meaning of certain words for her. Words like ‘honey’ and ‘sweetheart’ used to bring up painful memories, but now, she associates them with him instead.

Taylor sings about feeling uplifted and joyful when someone calls her ‘honey.’ She describes a perfect summer scene – bright skies and a refreshing drink – and playfully suggests she’s the person her lover desires.

In fact, Travis did call Taylor “sweetie” during her debut appearance on New Heights in August.

For her final act, Taylor teamed up with friend Sabrina Carpenter.

The song “Elizabeth Taylor” offers a look into the life of a showgirl, revealing the less glamorous side of the profession. An experienced performer shares a hard-earned lesson with a newcomer, highlighting that even seemingly dazzling careers come with sacrifices.

The song’s words tell a story of a woman who dreams of a wonderful life, saying she’d give anything to experience it. But the lyrics point out that’s not the reality for showgirls – they’re often discarded and forgotten.

Finally, after experiencing what it’s like to be a showgirl, the performers come together for a closing bow, saying, “That’s our show! We love you all, goodnight!”

The song is about encountering someone you really admire, but instead of inspiring you, they actually advise against pursuing the same path, simply because they want to be truthful about the difficulties of the entertainment industry. Despite the warning, the song’s narrator still decides to follow their dreams.

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2025-10-06 18:50