Taylor Swift Sings Mash-Up of Songs Believed to be About Joe Jonas at Eras Tour
The moment took place during the surprise songs portion of the show, during the record-breaking tour’s stop in Toronto on Thursday (November 21).
A Blast from the Past: Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas’ Relationship
Swift and Jonas dated between July and October of 2008, before the relationship ended via a brief phone call – something Swift subsequently mocked during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that year. Fans have speculated that a portion of her 2008 album ‘Fearless’ was inspired by Jonas, including ‘Forever & Always’ and the recently-released Taylor’s Version from the vault track, ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’. It’s also widely believed that the ‘Speak Now’ song ‘Better Than Revenge’ is about Jonas.
The Mash-Up: ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’ x ‘Better Than Revenge’
On Thursday, Swift surprised the audience with an acoustic mash-up of ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’ and ‘Better Than Revenge’. Fans on social media have since reacted, with one asking "Is Joe Jonas OK?"
Fan Reactions
Check out the moment, and some fan reactions, below.
Taylor Swift performing a mashup of Mr. Perfectly Fine x Better Than Revenge!
https://twitter.com/TSUpdating/status/1595283668245711872
Taylor Swift just mashed up Mr Perfectly fine and better than revenge so I blocked Joe Jonas
https://twitter.com/Dani_sontheiown/status/1595283720255458304
Joe Jonas hearing that acoustic set
https://twitter.com/taylor_ashbrook/status/1595283803112348160
idk why taylor cooked joe jonas like that on a random thursday night but i’m sure he deserved it
https://twitter.com/stilllgotscars/status/1595283941141056000
Is Joe Jonas ok?
https://twitter.com/Lianna67/status/1595284120104413952
A Timeline of Taylor and Joe’s Relationship
Swift and Jonas seemed to reconcile as friends when Jonas married Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner. Turner and Jonas officially confirmed their separation on September 6 on Instagram, where they described it as a “united decision”. After their divorce announcement, Swift was seen on a night out with the Game Of Thrones actor and reportedly temporarily allowed Turner and her two daughters to live in her New York apartment while they ironed out custody arrangements.
Conclusion
The Eras tour has been a record-breaking success, with Swift picking up a total of six Grammy nominations this time around, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. The tour’s focus on community and fan engagement has been a key aspect of its success.
FAQs
Q: What is the Eras tour?
A: The Eras tour is a concert tour by Taylor Swift, which features performances of songs from her entire discography.
Q: Who is Joe Jonas?
A: Joe Jonas is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his work as a member of the Jonas Brothers.
Q: What is the relationship between Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas?
A: Swift and Jonas dated briefly in 2008, but the relationship ended via a brief phone call. Swift has since spoken out about the experience, saying it was a "rough" time for her.