Taylor Swift writes songs about her exes as frequently as some people change their underwear. Swift’s “Shake It Off ” is rumored to be about both former flames Jake Gyllenhaal AND Harry Styles. Or it’s just an anthem about rising above and shaking off the haters. Either way, that’s Taylor’s M.O., but she isn’t the only scathing songwriter in the game. She’s joined by a veritable legion of singers and bands who’ve made it their great pleasure to respond to their critics, enemies, and exes via song. 19 Songs Inspired by Celebrities 1. I Knew You Were Trouble – Taylor Swift Oh, Taylor Swift! You just can’t NOT write songs about exes! “I Knew You Were Trouble” is very publicly about One Direction’s Harry Styles. And then there are the musicians whose songs aren’t about heartbreak at all but are instead tributes meant to help a friend through a tough time. Songs in which others also find solace, like “Fix You” by Coldplay, which Chris Martin wrote for Gwyneth Paltrow, and which brought comfort to many facing tough times. We put together a playlist featuring 19 songs inspired by celebrities, some you know well and others you might not. Sit back, relax, and just push play!
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19 Hit Songs Inspired by Celebrities: That’s About WHO?!?
