Paper Rings Foreshadowed Engagement Theories
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The Lover track 'Paper Rings' was interpreted as Taylor saying she would marry Joe Alwyn even without a fancy ring. Fans later speculated the song was written while they were discussing marriage, which aligned with reports of a private engagement.
Evidence
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'Paper Rings' lyrics: 'I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings'
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Reports emerged in 2023 that Taylor and Joe Alwyn had been privately engaged
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The song was on Lover (2019), placing it during the reported early engagement discussions
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The song's playful tone contrasts with the private, serious nature of the real relationship
Discovered
August 23, 2019
