CANCELLED! Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You thought that it would be okay, at first
The situation could be saved, of course
But they'd already picked out your grave and hearse
Beware the wrath of masked crusaders
[Pre-Chorus]
Did you girl-boss too close to the sun?
Did they catch you having far too much fun?
Come with me, when they see us, they'll run
Something wicked this way comes
[Chorus]
Good thing I like my friends cancelled
I like 'em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal
Like my whiskey sour
And poison thorny flowers
Welcome to my underworld
Where it gets quite dark
At least you know exactly who your friends are
They're the ones with matching scars
[Verse 2]
It's easy to love you when you're popular
The optics click, everyone prospers
But one single drop, you're off the roster
"Tone-deaf and hot, let's f*ckin' off her"
[Pre-Chorus]
Did you make a joke only a man could?
Were you just too smug for your own good?
Or bring a tiny violin to a knife fight?
Baby, that all ends tonight
[Chorus]
Good thing I like my friends cancelled
I like 'em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal
Like my whiskey sour
And poison thorny flowers
(Honey) Welcome to my underworld
It'll break your heart
At least you know exactly who your friends are
They're the ones with matching scars
[Bridge]
They stood by me
Before my exoneration
They believed I was innocent
So I'm not here for judgment, no, ooh
[Verse 3]
But if you can't be good, then just be better at it
Everyone's got bodies in the attic
Or took somebody's man, we'll take you by the hand
And soon you'll learn the art of never getting caught
[Chorus]
It's a good thing I like my friends cancelled
You know that I like 'em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal
I like my whiskey sour
And poison thorny flowers (Ooh)
Yeah, it's a good thing I like my friends cancelled (Cancelled)
I salute you if you're much too much to handle
Like my whiskey sour (I like it)
And poison thorny flowers (I love it)
Can't you see my infamy loves company?
Now they've broken you like they've broken me
But a shattered glass is a lot more sharp
And now you know exactly who your friends are
[Outro]
You know who we are
We're the ones with matching scars
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CANCELLED! Song Review: Why Fans Love It
From the moment CANCELLED! dropped on October 3, 2025, fans could sense that this was more than just another track — it was a statement. Streaming data backs that up: the song debuted at #8 on the global Spotify chart with over 18.8 million streams on day one. And it’s part of a larger tidal wave — The Life of a Showgirl shattered Spotify’s 2025 single-day record, racking up massive numbers in under 11 hours.
So what makes CANCELLED! resonate so hard?
1. Raw, Defiant Energy
This isn’t a soft ballad — it’s bold, sharp, and confrontational. Swift leans into themes of misogyny, cancel culture, and loyalty under fire, using lines like “Good thing I like my friends cancelled / I like ’em cloaked in Gucci and scandal” to strike a balance between vulnerability and strength. The song doesn’t point fingers at just one person — it carries a broader message about how women are scrutinized and judged, and how solidarity can feel radical in those circumstances.
2. Theories, Easter Eggs and Speculation
Fans live for layers, and CANCELLED! gives them plenty. The Gucci reference launched theories about whether the song nods to Blake Lively or Brittany Mahomes, among others. Conservative commentator Candace Owens even claimed Swift quoted her podcast in one lyrical line — an interaction that adds another provocative twist to the conversation. Swift, for her part, told Amazon Music she wrote CANCELLED! as part of processing public judgment and relationships, keeping the narrative open enough to let listeners arrive at their own interpretations.
3. Social Buzz and Memes in Motion
On X and TikTok, hashtags like #CANCELLED and #ShowgirlEra have saturated users’ feeds. TikTokers are sampling the chorus over visuals of confrontations, fashion statements, or rivalry montages. Reddit’s r/TaylorSwift lit up within hours — comments ranged from “That chorus gives me chills” to “I’m on repeat mode, no shame.”
One user joked, “We know she’s going to tour this — we’re not ready emotionally, but we need it.”
Another: “That half-whisper in the bridge? You feel that in your chest.”
4. Club Spins, Party Anthem Vibe
Even in club settings, CANCELLED! is seeping in. DJs at afterparties have reportedly been mixing in the chorus as a tension-breaker or anthem moment — it’s rare for a cut that isn’t a full-on pop smash to break into that space so quickly. Friends are texting each other, “Play CANCELLED!” in the loud room. And at Swiftie meetups, it’s become a kind of rallying cry — sung, air-guitared, debated.
5. The Emotional Pull and Replay Factor
At its heart, CANCELLED! taps into something universal: we all feel judged, misunderstood, or canceled in one way or another. But there’s also pride in defiance, the comfort of shared scars, and the catharsis in standing your ground. The tension between hurt and resilience — that’s what makes you hit “Play” again.
Fans are replaying it not just for the beat or the lines, but for how it holds space for anger, forgiveness, loyalty, and self-possession all at once. It’s messy. It’s defiant. It’s very Taylor. And in a cultural moment obsessed with public image and callouts, CANCELLED! feels nothing short of essential.
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Album: The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift
- The Fate of Ophelia
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Opalite
- Father Figure
- Eldest Daughter
- Ruin The Friendship
- Actually Romantic
- Wi$h Li$t
- Wood
- CANCELLED!
- Honey
- The Life of a Showgirl
FAQ Section
Who sung the song "CANCELLED!" by Taylor Swift?
The song "CANCELLED!" was sung by Taylor Swift.
Who wrote the song "CANCELLED!" by Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift.
Who produced the song "CANCELLED!" by Taylor Swift?
Max Martin, Taylor Swift & Shellback.
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Song Details
Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Genre: Pop
Language: English
Released: October 3, 2025
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