Taylor Swift is preparing to deliver a delightful ‘So Long, London’ as she wraps up the European leg of her Eras Tour with just five more UK dates remaining.
The pop sensation wraps up her summer of performances with a series of sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium before heading back across the pond for the final leg of her tour.
Of course, this is not her first visit to the capital this year. Swift has already delighted fans with three sold-out concerts in London earlier in the year and toured many other UK cities.
As the dates approach and excitement builds, Swifties are speculating about what surprise songs the singer might add to her set list. At each concert, Swift performs two unexpected tracks, one on guitar and another on piano, the Mirror reports.
In addition, eager fans have shared their theories about potential song combinations based on Swift’s lyrics and past choices. Here are some of the most reasonable suggestions.
The black dog
Ever since ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ was released in April, fans speculated that Swift would perform ‘The Black Dog’ in London. This theory was confirmed when Swift included the song in her set during her first night at Wembley in June.
Believed to be inspired by a real-life pub in Vauxhall, the song is a firm favorite with Swifties who believe she can give it a new spin when she makes her way back to London.
Playoffs
The music video was shot right here in London, featuring a host of iconic locations such as The Savoy, the Millennium Bridge and Kentish Delight, a kebab joint that Swift is famous for creating.
Come back… Be here
This one is a no-brainer. In the “Red” classic, Swift croons: “I guess you’re in London today / And I don’t wanna need you like this / Come back, be here” and “But you’re in London, and I’m breaking down / Because it’s not fair you’re not around.”
Back in June, she mixed the song with “The Black Dog” and “Maroon,” so that’s a possible choice, though she could mix it up with something else this time around.
Message In A Bottle
For those Swifties betting on Taylor picking songs with a London vibe, “Message In A Bottle” should definitely be on your prediction list. “How is it in London?” asks Swift in her “Red” Vault song, leading fans to speculate that she will perform it during one of her final UK shows as a tribute to the city she loves.
Beautiful ghosts
Remember when Taylor Swift starred in the 2019 movie Cats?
Her fans certainly do, and some are speculating that she might perform the song she co-wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the film at one of her surprise gigs.
Swift played a cat character named Bombalurina in the story set in London.
London boy
Love fans, get excited. There’s a good chance Swift could bust out “London Boy” at one of her upcoming concerts.
Despite her relationship with American football player Travis Kelce, it’s not the most obvious choice, but fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the location of Swift’s upcoming shows.
Fans have laughed online about the possibility, joking that Swift could change the lyrics to the past tense when she sings “You know I love a London boy.”
So long, London
Finally, “So Long, London” is a popular prediction for obvious reasons. The poignant track sees Swift reflect on the city she once called home.
Swift croons: “I’m just mad as hell ’cause I loved this place / So long, London / Had a good run / A moment of warm sun / But I’m not the only one / So long, London.”
Although the song didn’t make it to either of Swift’s surprise performances at Wembley Stadium in June, fans aren’t worried. Instead, they’re convinced she’s saving the song for her last night in London.
