Taylor Swift in a Blue Gown on a Boat: Why a 10-Yr-Previous Pic Is Going Viral

A decade after it went viral the primary time, a photograph of Taylor Swift in a blue gown on a ship is circulating on the web once more after she referenced it in her new tune, “Is It Over Now?”
“Is It Over Now?” is the fifth “From the Vault” monitor and the final tune on 1989 (Taylor’s Model), a re-release of Taylor’s fifth studio album, 1989, which was first launched in 2014 and received the Grammy for Album of the Yr.
Taylor Swift’s blue gown on a ship picture defined
Within the second verse of “Is It Over Now?” Swift sings the lyrics, “Blue gown on a ship.” The lyrics appear to be a direct reference to a photograph taken of her on January 4, 2013, whereas she was on a ship within the British Virgin Islands. The picture, which may be seen right here, exhibits Swift alone on a ship on the dock in a blue gown and sun shades. The tune is purported to be about Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Harry Kinds, who she dated from October 2012 to January 2013.
Swift and Kinds broke up quickly after the picture of her on the boat was taken, in keeping with a report by The Every day Mail on the time. Per the publication, Swift and Kinds went on trip within the Virgin Islands for New Yr’s after they spent Christmas collectively. The Every day Mail reported that, whereas on trip, Swift and Kinds broke up and Swift flew again residence three days into the holiday on January 4, 2013—the identical day the notorious “Taylor Swift in a blue gown on a ship” picture was taken. “Sure I can verify they’ve break up up. They have been on vacation and had an almighty row,” an insider mentioned. “They’re two younger stars on the high of their sport so who is aware of what’s going to occur sooner or later.”

1989 (Taylor’s Model)
In keeping with Individuals, the picture of Taylor Swift in a blue gown on the boat was taken whereas was sitting in customs. Kinds, in the meantime, stayed on the holiday and even paid a go to to enterprise magnate Richard Branson’s non-public island. “Richard Branson heard Harry was staying close by so invited him to return take a look at Necker,” a supply instructed Enterprise Insider on the time. “So when Taylor left for the states, Harry went to Branson’s island for the day to let off some steam.”
Within the pre-chorus of “Is It Over Now?”, Swift appeared to name Kinds a “mendacity traitor” and shade him for less than courting fashions after their breakup. Following their break up, Kinds went on up to now fashions like Georgia Fowler, Camille Rowe and Kendall Jenner. “Let’s quick ahead to a few hundred awkward blind dates later (Oh) / If she’s acquired blue eyes, I’ll surmise that you just’ll in all probability date her (Oh, no) / You dream of my mouth earlier than it referred to as you a mendacity traitor (Oh) / You search in each mannequin’s mattress for somethin’ higher, child,” Swift sings.
Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” Lyrics
Learn Taylor Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” lyrics through Genius forward.
[Intro]
(Is it? Is it? Is it? Is it? Is it?)
[Verse 1]
As soon as the flight had flown (Uh-huh)
With the wilt of the rose (Uh-huh)
I slept on their lonesome (Uh-huh)
You continue to wouldn’t go
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s quick ahead to a few hundred takeout coffees later
I see your profile and your smile on unsuspecting waiters
You dream of my mouth earlier than it referred to as you a mendacity traitor
You search in each maiden’s mattress for somethin’ higher, child
[Chorus]
Was it over when she laid down in your sofa?
Was it over when he unbuttoned my shirt?
“Come right here,” I whispered in your ear
In your dream as you passеd out, child
Was it over then? And is it over now?
[Post-Chorus]
(Is it? Is it? Is it?)
[Verse 2]
Whеn you misplaced management (Uh-huh)
Crimson blood, white snow (Uh-huh)
Blue gown on a ship (Uh-huh)
Your new woman is my clone
[Bridge]
And did you assume I didn’t see you?
There have been flashin’ lights
Not less than I had the decency
To maintain my nights out of sight
Solely rumors ’bout my hips and thighs
And my whispered sighs
Oh, Lord, I take into consideration jumpin’
Off of very tall somethings
Simply to see you come runnin’
And say the one factor I’ve been wanting, however no
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s quick ahead to a few hundred awkward blind dates later
(Oh)
If she’s acquired blue eyes, I’ll surmise that you just’ll in all probability date her (Oh, no)
You dream of my mouth earlier than it referred to as you a mendacity traitor (Oh)
You search in each mannequin’s mattress for somethin’ higher, child
[Chorus]
Was it over when she laid down in your sofa?
Was it over when he unbuttoned my shirt?
“Come right here,” I whispered in your ear
In your dream as you handed out, child
Was it over then? And is it over now?
[Post-Chorus]
Uh-huh
(Is it? Is it?)
Uh-huh
[Bridge]
Suppose I didn’t see you?
There have been flashin’ lights
Not less than I had the decency
To maintain my nights out of sight
Solely rumors ’bout my hips and thighs
And my whispered sighs
Oh, Lord, I take into consideration jumpin’
Off of very tall somethings
Simply to see you come runnin’ (Runnin’)
And say the one factor I’ve been wanting, however no
[Outro]
Flashin’ lights, oh, Lord (Oh)
Let’s quick ahead to a few hundred takeout coffees later (Oh)
(Flashin’ lights) I hoped you’d be there
And say the one factor (Oh, Lord)
I’ve been wanting (Oh, Lord)
However no