John Mayer Performs Rumored Taylor Swift Breakup Song ‘Paper Doll’ Amid Her Split From Joe Alwyn: It’s ‘A Little Bitchy’

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He sees it all now that she’s gone. John Mayer is reevaluating his 2013 song “Paper Doll,” which is rumored to be about his former flame Taylor Swift.The 45-year-old singer-songwriter played the tune during a concert at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Saturday, April 8.

The performance was part of his ongoing solo tour, which kicked off last month.In a video from the show shared via TikTok, Mayer said of the track: “I wonder if people don’t like it because it sounds a little pissed off.

I don’t really like ‘pissed off’ as a song.”The “Gravity” musician then conceded, There’s something about it that’s a little bitchy,” and called out his own song for having “sarcastic bitch vibes.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesReleased as the lead single for Mayer’s sixth studio album, Paradise Valley, “Paper Doll” has long been rumored to be a musical response to Swift’s 2010 track “Dear John.” Although neither artist has ever confirmed the inspiration for their respective tunes, fans have pointed out lyrical similarities.“You paint me a blue sky and go back and turn it to rain,” Swift, 33, sings in the ballad, which is listed as the fifth track on her album Speak Now.Mayer seemingly replied to the “Anti-Hero” musician with his songwriting, crooning, “And if those angel wings don’t fly, someone’s gonna paint you another sky.”Some fans have also interpreted the “Paper Doll” refrain as a nod to Swift’s 2012 song “22.” The Dead & Company musician sings: “You’re like 22 girls in one and none of them know what they’re running from.” Mayer’s performance of the song came the same day news broke of the “Blank Space” songstress’ split from Joe Alwyn.