who is actually romantic about taylor swift

Taylor Swift's song "Actually Romantic" from her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl is widely believed by fans to be about Charli XCX. The song is a playful yet pointed response to perceived criticisms and a complex history involving Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, and members of the band The 1975, particularly referencing Charli XCX's song "Sympathy Is a Knife," which many think targets Taylor. The lyrics describe someone obsessed with Taylor to the point of writing songs about her and being emotionally affected by her, which Taylor sarcastically calls "actually romantic." This is seen as a tongue-in- cheek diss track rather than a genuine romantic song, with Taylor noting the ironic affection behind the obsession. There is no direct confirmation of the specific subject from Taylor, but the connection to Charli XCX and the band The 1975's circle is the most discussed theory among fans and media.