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Matty Healy Proclaims ‘Best Songwriter’ and ‘Poet’ at Glastonbury Echoing Swift Lyrics

Healy’s stage banter featuring a Peter Pan lapel pin prompted interpretation as a veiled reference to Taylor Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department.

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Matty Healy of The 1975 performs during the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, Friday, June 27, 2025. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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Overview

  • During his Glastonbury headlining set on June 27, Healy declared himself “probably the best songwriter of my generation” and “a poet,” mirroring Swift’s lyrics from her 2024 album.
  • Healy wore a Peter Pan pin, a symbol linked to Swift’s song “Peter,” fueling fan speculation about intent.
  • Although he did not name Swift on stage, many Swifties and outlets described his remarks as a playful dig at his ex.
  • Media outlets framed Healy’s comments as mocking Swift’s Tortured Poets Department, highlighting the ongoing artistic dialogue between both artists.
  • Both performers have since moved on romantically, with Swift dating Travis Kelce and Healy engaged to model Gabbriette Bechtel.