Sophia Michaels
The song is likely referencing the fact that Alwyn is an artist who has been in and out of relationships, with two relationships that ended in divorce.
As Taylor Swift experienced a career high — the start of her Eras Tour — fans had no idea that she was nursing a broken heart. An insider told People that she and Joe Alwyn kept their split under wraps for weeks before it became public knowledge in April 2023. “Joe has struggled with Taylor’s level of fame and the attention from the public,” the source stated. “The differences in their personalities have also become harder to ignore after years together.” Love blossomed between the pair during Swift’s “Reputation” era, a time when she had retreated from the public eye. She and Alwyn then reportedly strengthened their bond during the pandemic’s early days. But once they emerged from the isolation of lockdown, apparently they realized that they weren’t as compatible as they once thought.
Swift and Alwyn didn’t immediately offer any explanations for what went wrong them, so Swifties turned to their idol’s large catalog of songs penned while the two were together to see if any lyrics backed up People’s reporting. On Twitter, some fans wondered whether Swift is singing about Alwyn in “Peace.” She’s clearly grappling with how fame will affect a relationship, worrying about her inability to offer her partner peace and stability. “There’s robbers to the east, clowns to the west,” she sings. “I’d give you my sunshine, give you my best / But the rain is always gonna come if you’re standin’ with me.”
