Why Matty Healy Feels 'Relief' After The Release Of Taylor Swift's 'TTPD' Album

The 1975's Matty Healy can rest easy now that Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is out. The singer and his family were reportedly worried that Swift would sing negatively about their short-lived romance. This led to more worries about what Swift's fan base would do if that happened.

Although Swift and Healy reportedly don't talk anymore, their romantic bond was strong, real, and "extremely passionate." In the album, the "Style" singer seemingly mentioned her past romance with Healy in multiple songs, singing about how much she cared for him.

A source told Us Weekly that Healy was worried about what Swift might say about him and their relationship in the newly released project.

They said, "Matty still thinks very highly of Taylor but we were all nervous about what she might have said on the album."

The source explained that Healy's family and inner circle "couldn't be happier" with how Swift's new album turned out. They were very happy with how she sang about him and the feelings they shared.

The insider also noted, "Matty's family knew about the relationship. And they were worried that Taylor was going to rip him apart."

The insider further spoke about Healy's anxiety as the album's release approached.

They said, "Matty has struggled with life in the public eye, and he's been doing really well, but the last thing that he needs is for every Swiftie in the world to think he's a villain."

The source also explained that Healy and his family were concerned that "the public wouldn't get the full story."

They were especially "nervous about the Swifties," Swift's fan base who are known for being very devoted to the singer. However, the "The 1975" singer is relieved and "happy he can move on with less anxiety."

Another insider told the news outlet that Healy was very happy that Swift's team gave him a heads-up ahead of the release of "The Tortured Poets Department."

They said, "He was worried that their story would be shed in a negative light."

Swift and Healy were first linked publicly in 2014, but the relationship rumors quickly faded. After they met again professionally in 2022, the duo were linked again romantically and finally started their relationship in the summer of 2023, after Swift ended her relationship with ex Joe Alwyn.

Although the two musicians reportedly don't talk to each other anymore, the source said they "had a strong bond" and Healy will "always hold a special place for her."

They also mentioned that although Swift and Healy's romance didn't last long, it was "extremely passionate and real."

When Healy and Swift started dating, fans weren't very supportive as the 1975 musician is known for his problematic behavior.

Some fans posted many comments on social media at the time, calling on Swift to cut ties with Healy and set the record straight about their then-rumored romance.

Fans also dug up past interviews with Healy, which showed him making controversial remarks about other musicians, particularly rapper Ice Spice, with whom Swift eventually collaborated on the remix of her song "Karma."

Their relationship eventually ended in June 2023; months later, the "Out of The Woods" singer moved on with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

After Swift finally released "TTPD," fans quickly pointed out tracks where she mentioned her romance with Healy. A good example is the track "But Daddy I Love Him," in which she potentially mentions her brief romance with Healy.

In "The Tortured Poets Department," the album's titular song, Swift also sings about someone sleeping off next to her "like a tattooed golden retriever." Healy is well known for his many tattoos. The song also has lyrics about typewriters and a person who loved them a lot.

In a 2018 interview with GQ, Healy discussed typewriters and said he "couldn't live without" them.

He said, "I really like typewriters ... the thing is with typewriters, and writing with pen to paper, there's an element of commitment that goes with the ceremony of it. It requires concentration a bit better."