Taylor Swift’s New Song Sparks Controversy Over Possible Plagiarism

NEW YORK, NY — Taylor Swift‘s latest release, “The Life Of a Showgirl,” has ignited a debate among fans. Many users on social media are claiming that her new single, “Opalite,” bears resemblances to “Dos Enamorados,” a classic hit by Mexican singer Luis Miguel.

Fans have pointed out similarities in melody, tone, and lyrics between the two songs. “Dos Enamorados” was originally created in the 1980s by Argentine songwriters Rubén Amado and Javier Santos. The song became popular in two versions, one sung by a young Luis Miguel in Mexico and another by Spanish artist Pedro Marín.

Swift’s “Opalite” is said to be named after a synthetic gemstone associated with the birth month of NFL player Travis Kelce, her current partner. The lyrics describe a journey of love after heartbreak, a theme common in Swift’s music.

In interviews, Swift mentioned that the song reflects her path to lasting love following previous relationships. According to People, “the song narrates her journey to a lasting love after a breakup, a theme that resonates with her history of high-profile relationships.”

The controversy erupted on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) where users compared the rhythm, instrumentation, and atmosphere of both songs. Content creators shared videos analyzing fragments of each to highlight perceived similarities.

Despite the debate, the official credits for “Opalite” only list Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback as authors. Notably, there is no mention of Amado or Santos, raising questions among fans about whether there could be any acknowledgment of influence. Thus far, neither Swift nor her team have admitted to any direct inspiration from “Dos Enamorados.”

In the music industry, instances of similar sounds often spark copyright disputes if significant melodic or lyrical similarities are proven. At this point, without shared credits or acknowledgment, there is currently no legal basis to claim that Swift’s song constitutes direct plagiarism of Luis Miguel’s version.

The debate over the similarities remains heated as fans of both artists weigh in. While some insist that it’s merely coincidence, others argue that the parallels are too significant to overlook.