Taylor Swift Revives 'Mary's Song' After 16 Years With Surprising Links to Travis Kelce Romance

Taylor Swift surprised Dutch fans by including her 2006 hit "Mary's Song" in the setlist in Amsterdam on Saturday night as part of her Eras Tour.

This marked the first time she performed the song in 16 years, as Swift last sang "Mary's Song" live back in 2008 at the McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Released in 2016, "Mary's Song" was a standout track that showcased her talent as a rising young country music sensation.

The 14-time Grammy winner decided to incorporate the song back into her setlist, mashing it up with her hit 2012 song "Everything Has Changed" and her latest song from The Tortured Poets Department, "So High School."

The crowd erupted when she unexpectedly segued into "Mary's Song" and shared a special moment that resonated with fans due to her newfound love interest, Travis Kelce.

The significance of one particular line from the 2006 song has been highlighted in Swift's connection to Kelce.

Swift sings, "I'll be 87, you'll be 89. I'll still look at you like the stars that shine in the sky. Oh, my, my, my...."

After all, Kelce proudly wears the number 87 for the Kansas City Chiefs, whereas Swift's birth year of 1989 which is also an inspiration on one of her albums.

Meanwhile, in Amsterdam, Kelce maintained a low-profile than the on-stage excitement witnessed at Swift's Wembley performance in London last June.

This comes after recent revelations that Swift is eager to gauge her boyfriend's commitment towards marriage.

According to a source who spoke to Life & Style magazine, the "Guilty As Sin" singer is keen on ensuring that her relationship with the 34-year-old athlete looks towards a shared future.

They explained, "She's not expecting a proposal tomorrow, but she does want to know he's as serious as she is when it comes to marriage."

Swift and Kelce went public in September 2023.

Their romance significantly shifted from Swift's previous long-term relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. Speculation suggests that during her time with the 33-year-British actor, Swift had hopes for a proposal that never came to fruition.

The "Lover" hitmaker reportedly made significant changes in adapting to Alwyn's preferences, including relocating to London and toning down her naturally extroverted demeanor.

"They'd spoken about starting a family and she patiently waited for him to propose. Every time Alwyn would arrange a romantic vacation or quiet dinner, she imagined the time had come. But after almost seven years, Joe was dragging his feet."

"Swift is head over heels in love with Kelce. She doesn't want to waste more time, so she needs to make sure they're on the same page about getting married."

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