Taylor Swift’s Songs About Travis Kelce: Breaking Down the Lyrics and References in ‘So High School’ and ‘The Alchemy’

Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album in April 2024 during her blockbuster Eras tour, shortly after she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The double album features a total of 31 tracks—16 from The Tortured Poets Department and 15 bonus songs from TTPD: The Anthology.

Taylor Swift has long been known for intertwining her relationships with her song writing. Every man she has dated has found a place in her lyrics and been immortalized, from Taylor Lautner to Jake Gyllenhaal, sometimes as a muse and sometimes as a cautionary tale. Naturally, fans are eager to learn which tracks or lyrics might be about Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift Songs Inspired by NFL Star Travis Kelce

Research indicates that at least two of the tracks from her recent highly acclaimed album may be about the Chiefs’ star player Travis Kelce. The first song that stands out is The Alchemy, the 15th track on the album. Another notable song is the 22nd track, where she made a football reference and described how love feels “So High School”—a song that is fittingly titled as such.

The Alchemy inspired by Kelce?

In The Alchemy, Taylor Swift delivers a direct ode to Travis Kelce, infusing her lyrics with football imagery. “So when I touch down, call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team,” she sings, turning a sports metaphor into a romantic triumph. The symbolism deepens as she continues, "These blokes warm the benches, we’ve been on a winning streak," painting a picture of both personal and professional triumph intertwined with love.

Then comes the heart of it all: “Where’s the trophy? He just comes running over to me.” This line captures the essence of victory and devotion, symbolizing Kelce as both a champion on the field and in their relationship.

Alchemy is the ancient pursuit of turning the ordinary into something extraordinary, and Swift does just that. She fuses love and football, past and present, the personal and the public. "Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me. Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?" In these lines, love is inevitable, something forged through time and transformation.

Even the meme makes its way into the story—“I circled you on a map” echoes the playful joke that she put Kelce “on the map.” Whether the song is a direct tribute to the tight end or a broader reflection on love and fate, The Alchemy is unmistakably about finding magic where others only see the ordinary.

The Love Story in ‘So High School’: A Nod to Travis Kelce?

Taylor Swift’s So High School carries a subtle yet noticeable connection to her relationship with Travis Kelce. The song references a playful moment from an old video where Kelce played Kiss, Marry, Kill with Swift, Katy Perry, and Ariana Grande. Swift sings, "Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me," referencing that game. But Swift, ever the poet, shifts the rules, declaring "It's just a game, but really I'm bettin' on all three for us two."

She also nods to Kelce’s chivalry with the line, "Getting my car door," alluding to photos of him opening doors for her. Another reference, "You knew what you wanted, and, boy, you got her," recalls Kelce’s thoughtful gesture of gifting Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number.

With lyrics like "You know how to ball, I know Aristotle," the song blends Kelce’s football career and Swift’s literary side, painting a picture of a relationship that feels both fun and destined.


Taylor Swift’s The Alchemy and So High School blend football imagery and personal moments to reflect her relationship with Travis Kelce. Through clever references and heartfelt lyrics, she captures the magic of their romance, turning it into a poetic story that resonates with listeners and immortalizes Kelce in her music discography.

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