The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

"The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" is a full-on diss track, Taylor Swift's musical middle finger aimed squarely at an unnamed ex-lover.

The clues as to the subject of her kiss-off are as thick on the ground as glitter at a Swift concert. The lyrics depict a man in a "Jehovah's Witness suit" and accuse him of dabbling in recreational pharmaceuticals allegedly procured from a distant friend of Swift's. Fans and critics alike were quick to point their fingers at Matty Healy, frontman of The 1975. Here's why: Healy has a documented history with substance abuse and he's known for his fondness for wearing suits onstage. There's also the matter of Healy's well-publicized disdain for organized religion, making the "Jehovah's Witness suit" reference even more pointedly ironic.

The relationship itself seems to have been a whirlwind romance. Swift and Healy met in 2014, and following her split with longtime beau Joe Alwyn, Swift dated Healy during the summer of 2023. Their romance ended abruptly, leaving Swift with a bitter taste in her mouth. This bitterness spills over in "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived." The song is a raw exploration of betrayal and emotional devastation.