Taylor Swift is no stranger to dating famous men, from Harry Styles to Tom Hiddleston. But one of her most mysterious and brief relationships was with Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975. The two were linked in late 2014 and early 2015, but their romance fizzled out quickly and left fans wondering what really happened. Here is a timeline of their drama-filled fling and how it ended.
They Met at a Concert
Taylor and Matty first met in November 2014, when Taylor attended a concert of The 1975 in Los Angeles with her friends Selena Gomez and Ellie Goulding. According to Matty, he was introduced to Taylor backstage and they exchanged numbers. He also gave her his band’s T-shirt, which she later wore in public, sparking dating rumours.
They Flirted on Social Media
After meeting at the concert, Taylor and Matty started flirting on social media, liking and commenting on each other’s posts. They also exchanged some cryptic messages, such as Taylor tweeting “I’m in love with @The1975” and Matty replying “You’re so hot”. They also shared some song lyrics that hinted at their feelings, such as Taylor posting “I don’t wanna be your friend, I wanna kiss your neck” and Matty posting “I wanna see you undress”.
They Went on a Few Dates
Taylor and Matty reportedly went on a few dates in December 2014 and January 2015, but kept them low-key and discreet. They were spotted at a Hollywood hotel, a vegan restaurant, and a tattoo parlour, where they got matching tattoos of a triangle. They also attended some award shows and parties together, but did not walk the red carpet or pose for photos as a couple.
They Denied Being in a Relationship
Despite their apparent chemistry and affection, Taylor and Matty denied being in a relationship and claimed they were just friends. In an interview with Shazam in December 2014, Matty said “We’re not dating. We exchanged numbers. I mean, bloody hell, what am I going to do? Go out with Taylor Swift? She’s a sensation, I wouldn’t say no.” In another interview with Q magazine in January 2015, he said “It’s fake. It’s all bloody fake. It’s a farce! We met each other, we exchanged numbers in the same way that a lot of people in this kind of world do and we spoke occasionally.”
They Broke Up Over a Song
Taylor and Matty’s romance came to an abrupt end in February 2015, when Matty released a song called “A Change of Heart”, which was widely believed to be about Taylor. The song had some harsh lyrics, such as “You said I’m full of diseases, your eyes were full of regret” and “You were looking for a lover, I was looking for a friend”. The song also referenced Taylor’s song “Blank Space”, with the line “You said I’m too much to handle, you said I shine too bright”. Taylor was reportedly hurt and angry by the song, and decided to cut off all contact with Matty.
They Moved On with Other People
After their breakup, Taylor and Matty moved on with other people and did not interact with each other again. Taylor started dating Calvin Harris in March 2015, and later dated Tom Hiddleston and Joe Alwyn. Matty started dating model Gabriella Brooks in 2015, and later dated actress FKA Twigs. They also did not mention each other in their interviews or songs, and seemed to have erased their brief romance from their memories.
Taylor and Matty’s relationship was one of the shortest and most mysterious in Taylor’s dating history. They had a lot of potential and passion, but they also had a lot of drama and misunderstanding. They were never officially a couple, but they still left a mark on each other’s hearts.
