Taylor Swift in a Blue Dress on a Boat: Why a 10-Year-Old Pic Is Going Viral
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A decade after it went viral the first time, a photo of Taylor Swift in a blue dress on a boat is circulating on the internet again after she referenced it in her new song, “Is It Over Now?”
“Is It Over Now?” is the fifth “From the Vault” track and the last song on 1989 (Taylor’s Version), a re-release of Taylor’s fifth studio album, 1989, which was first released in 2014 and won the Grammy for Album of the Year.
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Taylor Swift’s blue dress on a boat photo explained
In the second verse of “Is It Over Now?” Swift sings the lyrics, “Blue dress on a boat.” The lyrics seem to be a direct reference to a photo taken of her on January 4, 2013, while she was on a boat in the British Virgin Islands. The photo, which can be seen here, shows Swift alone on a boat at the dock in a blue dress and sunglasses. The song is speculated to be about Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Harry Styles, who she dated from October 2012 to January 2013.
Swift and Styles broke up soon after the photo of her on the boat was taken, according to a report by The Daily Mail at the time. Per the publication, Swift and Styles went on vacation in the Virgin Islands for New Year’s after they spent Christmas together. The Daily Mail reported that, while on vacation, Swift and Styles broke up and Swift flew back home three days into the vacation on January 4, 2013—the same day the infamous “Taylor Swift in a blue dress on a boat” photo was taken. “Yes I can confirm they have split up. They were on holiday and had an almighty row,” an insider said. “They are two young stars at the top of their game so who knows what will happen in the future.”
1989 (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
1989 (Taylor’s Version)
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According to People, the photo of Taylor Swift in a blue dress on the boat was taken while was sitting in customs. Styles, meanwhile, stayed on the vacation and even paid a visit to business magnate Richard Branson’s private island. “Richard Branson heard Harry was staying nearby so invited him to come check out Necker,” a source told Business Insider at the time. “So when Taylor left for the states, Harry went to Branson’s island for the day to let off some steam.”
In the pre-chorus of “Is It Over Now?”, Swift seemed to call Styles a “lying traitor” and shade him for only dating models after their breakup. Following their split, Styles went on to date models like Georgia Fowler, Camille Rowe and Kendall Jenner. “Let’s fast forward to three hundred awkward blind dates later (Oh) / If she’s got blue eyes, I will surmise that you’ll probably date her (Oh, no) / You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor (Oh) / You search in every model’s bed for somethin’ greater, baby,” Swift sings.
Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” Lyrics
Read Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” lyrics via Genius ahead.
[Intro]
(Is it? Is it? Is it? Is it? Is it?)
[Verse 1]
Once the flight had flown (Uh-huh)
With the wilt of the rose (Uh-huh)
I slept all alone (Uh-huh)
You still wouldn’t go
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later
I see your profile and your smile on unsuspecting waiters
You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor
You search in every maiden’s bed for somethin’ greater, baby
[Chorus]
Was it over when she laid down on your couch?
Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?
“Come here,” I whispered in your ear
In your dream as you passеd out, baby
Was it over then? And is it over now?
[Post-Chorus]
(Is it? Is it? Is it?)
[Verse 2]
Whеn you lost control (Uh-huh)
Red blood, white snow (Uh-huh)
Blue dress on a boat (Uh-huh)
Your new girl is my clone
[Bridge]
And did you think I didn’t see you?
There were flashin’ lights
At least I had the decency
To keep my nights out of sight
Only rumors ’bout my hips and thighs
And my whispered sighs
Oh, Lord, I think about jumpin’
Off of very tall somethings
Just to see you come runnin’
And say the one thing I’ve been wanting, but no
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s fast forward to three hundred awkward blind dates later
(Oh)
If she’s got blue eyes, I will surmise that you’ll probably date her (Oh, no)
You dream of my mouth before it called you a lying traitor (Oh)
You search in every model’s bed for somethin’ greater, baby
[Chorus]
Was it over when she laid down on your couch?
Was it over when he unbuttoned my blouse?
“Come here,” I whispered in your ear
In your dream as you passed out, baby
Was it over then? And is it over now?
[Post-Chorus]
Uh-huh
(Is it? Is it?)
Uh-huh
[Bridge]
Think I didn’t see you?
There were flashin’ lights
At least I had the decency
To keep my nights out of sight
Only rumors ’bout my hips and thighs
And my whispered sighs
Oh, Lord, I think about jumpin’
Off of very tall somethings
Just to see you come runnin’ (Runnin’)
And say the one thing I’ve been wanting, but no
[Outro]
Flashin’ lights, oh, Lord (Oh)
Let’s fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later (Oh)
(Flashin’ lights) I was hoping you’d be there
And say the one thing (Oh, Lord)
I’ve been wanting (Oh, Lord)
But no
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