“The Guy on the Chiefs” gets a more special nod. Era tour.
when Taylor Swift ended the European leg of Era tour In Paris in May, he included songs from his latest album, Department of Poetsin the set list and debuted new costumes. He also changed the order of the Era segments of the show.
Swifties looked quickly TTPD There are many easter eggs included about the set Travis Kelcewhom she has been dating since the summer of 2023.
Although Kelce wasn’t in attendance for the tour’s European opening night, she shared her excitement for Swift’s latest shows via social media. “@taylorswift Era tour Europe kicks off tonight … Paris you’re up first … Who’s coming? 😊🎸👍🏻,” Swift’s longtime guitarist Paul Sidoti captioned an Instagram photo of himself and the singer.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all anyone can talk about. Swift and Kelce were first linked in July 2023 when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared that he tried to move out after Swift attended the Era Tour. “I was a bit butthurt. I didn’t hand him a bracelet.” […]
Kelis commented on the post, excitedly writing, “LFG!!!🙌🏻,” aka “Let’s F—King Go.”
The athlete continued to support her girlfriend at several of her concerts before the end of her tour – even joining her on stage in London – and in return, Swift gave her some subtle nods throughout her sets. Keep scrolling to see every time Swift has referenced her romance with Kelis on stage:
‘Su High School’
Included in the setlist for TTPD Part of the Paris concert was the track “So High School”, one of the many songs on the album inspired by Kelce.
Swift added the song to the show by including it at the end of her performance of “But Daddy I Love Him”. While “But Daddy I Love Her” has been widely speculated to be about Swift’s ex. Matty Haleysome fans believe the song’s final chorus could be about Kelce because of her lyrics about Swift getting a happy ending after facing backlash from a relationship.
“Now I’m dancing in my dress in the sun and / Even my father just loves it / I’m his woman, and oh my God / You should see your faces,” Swift sings on “Soo “Sung on stage before transitioning to high school” the lyrics continue: “Time, doesn’t it give some perspective / No, you can’t come to the wedding / I know she’s crazy but she’s the one I want “
While Swift did not perform the entirety of “So High School,” she did include the track’s outro. “Truth, courage, spinning bottles / You know how to ball, I know Aristotle / Brand new, full throttle touch me while your brothers play Grand Theft Auto” he sang. “It’s true, swear, scout honor (yeah) / You knew what you wanted and, boy, you got it / Brand new, full throttle (yeah) / You first You already know, babe / You already know, babe.”
Touchdown moves
Swift’s “So High School” performance choreography apparently included many of Kelce’s notable touchdown dance moves. While singing the line, “I feel so high school every time I see you,” one fan pointed out via TikTok that Swift gestured to the crowd the same way she does to Kelce during his NFL games. was pointing to
In addition to busting out her dancers’ moves reminiscent of cheerleaders, Swift and her dancers appeared to mimic several of Kelce’s touchdown dances, from arm spins to body rolls and more.
‘Swag Surfin”
Another reference incorporated into the “So High School” choreography was the Kansas City Chiefs fans’ “Swag Surfin'” dance. Set to the song “Swag Surfin'” by Fast Life Youngstaz, this dance is performed by many NFL fans during football games to celebrate the team’s success.
Swift was previously seen participating in the trend with Kelce’s mom, Donnaand Britney MahomesWife of the Chiefs quarterback Patrick MahomesIn the team’s January 13 game against the Miami Dolphins.
Set the design.
The stage screen for Swift’s “So High School” performance featured the lights of a football stadium, a fan noted via TikTok. The stage steps on which Swift and her dancers sat prominently looked like bleachers.
Just like Taylor
The tour choreography for “So High School” features dancers pretending to watch a game on stadium bleachers. Social media users later pointed out that each actor seemed to be imitating one of Swift’s facial expressions since she held her hands up to her face, hugging and pointing at a Kelsey’s game. She used to participate.
Chiefs Colors
In honor of her 87th show, Swift gave a sweet nod to Kelce by rapping Chiefs Killers. During her fourth and final Paris concert in May, she donned a Roberto Cavalli two-piece with a bright yellow crop top. 1989 for the set and a red Alberta Ferretti gown Ever since part
‘chemistry’
During her fourth and final Paris concert in May, Swift sang a mash-up of “Traitor” and “The Alchemy,” believed to be about Kelis. The NFL player was seen raising his hands to make a heart above his head during the performance.
‘Guy on the Chiefs’
Swift changed the lyrics to “Karma” to give Kelce a shout-out during her set. Era tour Performance
That unforgettable cameo
Perhaps the most obvious buzz came when Kelsey joined Swift at London’s Wembley Stadium in June. During the transition from “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” to “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” he emerges with two of his backup dancers, donning a tuxedo and top hat for his cameo. Kelce escorted Swift down the catwalk, later pretending to be a fan while changing her dress.
‘Midnight Rain’ moments
While performing in New Orleans in October, Swift made several football references during the song “Midnight Rain,” pausing after singing, “He never thinks about me / Except when I’m on TV.” I’m on.” In one show, he imitated throwing a football. He later copied Kelce’s signature below before celebrating, kissing three fingers and holding them in the air. (The move came after Kelce scored his first touchdown of the 2024–2025 NFL season against the Las Vegas Raiders.)
Making her dance
During one of her Toronto tour stops in November, Swift convinced fans she copied Kelce’s dance moves from a viral video. away Show in London. In the clip, Kelce danced along to “Karma,” twirling her arms around each other and jerking her head to one side. Swift made almost the same gestures while singing “Midnight Rain” in Canada.
