Fans say Taylor Swift used comedian Caroline Timoney's viral 'girlboss too close to the sun' phrase
Key Takeaways
- Taylor Swift's new song "CANCELLED!" contains the lyric "Did you girlboss too close to the sun?"
- The lyric closely matches a viral 2021 TikTok audio created by influencer Caroline Timoney.
- Timoney reacted to the inclusion, jokingly suggesting she and Swift should be considered co-writers.
- Fans and legal commentators are encouraging Timoney to seek songwriting credit or financial compensation.
- The situation is being compared to when Lizzo credited Mina Lioness for a similar viral phrase.
Taylor Swift's latest album features the song "CANCELLED!" which has ignited debate over its subject matter and a specific lyric: "Did you girlboss too close to the sun?" This phrase is nearly identical to one from a 2021 TikTok by comedian Caroline Timoney, which has garnered 7.5 million views. Timoney posted a video reacting to the inclusion, expressing shock and jokingly claiming co-writer status with Swift, prompting many commenters to advise her to seek legal action or a payout. The situation is being compared to the precedent set when Lizzo credited Mina Lioness for a similar viral phrase used in "Truth Hurts." While Timoney claims to have originated the phrase, another commenter suggested the lyric might reference Candace Owens, though Timoney insists she coined the specific wording. Legal experts on TikTok are advising Timoney on potential avenues for securing credit similar to the Lizzo-Lioness resolution.
