Cancelled! Lyrics – Taylor Swift
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 fuckin’ 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 (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.
About the song
“CANCELLED!” is the tenth track on Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and one of its boldest titles. Styled in all caps with an exclamation mark, the song likely tackles cancel culture, media backlash, and the way public perception can quickly shift. Written during the Eras Tour, the album explores the contrast between the spectacle of fame and the personal struggles behind the scenes. Within that context, “CANCELLED!” brings an edgy, dramatic tone—possibly blending satire, defiance, and humor—to reveal the darker realities of living in the spotlight. Fans speculate it’s a fierce, unapologetic anthem reclaiming power and narrative, especially from someone like Swift, who’s long been scrutinized by the media.
Swift’s complicated history with cancel culture adds emotional weight to the track. From public backlash over her dating life and feuds with fellow celebrities, to the infamous 2016 fallout involving Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, Swift has faced waves of criticism—often unjustified. The #TaylorSwiftIsOverParty moment marked a low point, leading to her temporary retreat from the public eye and the creation of her 2017 comeback album reputation. Since then, Swift has continued to explore themes of public judgment and resilience in songs like “mad woman” and “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” With “CANCELLED!,” she once again confronts the toxicity of cancel culture, not as a victim, but as a showgirl who’s seen behind the curtain—and decided to keep performing anyway.
Song Credits
Song: Cancelled
Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Artist: Taylor Swift
Lyricist: Taylor Swift
Musician: Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift
Label: Taylor Swift