Does Phoebe Bridgers Shade Gracie Abrams & Paul Mescal on Her New Album? Here’s Why Fans Think So
Categoria: Musica
The indie-rock singer references an ex's new girlfriend on a track called "The Governor's Waltz."
Por Billboard | 06/08/2026
A few lyrics from Phoebe Bridgers ‘ upcoming album, Lost Weekend , have caused a bit of a stir online, as some fans believe that the singer shades ex Paul Mescal and his girlfriend, pop star Gracie Abrams , on a song called “The Governor’s Waltz.” Related Phoebe Bridgers Announces First Album in 6 Years ‘Lost Weekend,’ With Lead Single Coming Very Soon Gracie Abrams Says Paul Mescal Romance ‘Held a Mirror’ Up to Her Past Relationships, Strengthening Her Songwriting Phoebe Bridgers Slams ‘ICE Idiots’ & Debuts Songs From Her Existential New Album at MSG: 5 Best Moments From Her Top-Secret Show As Billboard can confirm amid a wide range of reactions to The Guardian including the eyebrow-raising lyrics in its pre-release review of the album, the boygenius artist indeed sings toward the end of the melancholy track, “And she can pretend to be me/ Since she took my place in my bed on that stage/ I have not lost any sleep.” It’s also worth noting that this is the only part of the song where a former partner’s new love interest is referenced, as Bridgers spends the majority of it doing a post mortem on the decline of her own relationship with the ex in question, which fans are certain is Mescal. “You deserved better, you wanted me,” the Grammy winner sings elsewhere on “The Governor’s Waltz.” “So, let’s see how long we can go without talking/ Watch me pretending to sleep.” So, what’s the big deal? Have a seat — there’s a lot to unpack here. To begin, Bridgers and the Irish actor were in a relationship from about 2020 to 2022, reportedly getting engaged at some point before the breakup (something the musician seems to confirm on Lost Weekend ‘s title track, on which she sings, “I’m supposed to be married, but I called it off”). In 2024, Mescal and Abrams were spotted in public together for the first time following months of rumors that they were hanging out. The “That’s So True” singer and Normal People star now share a home in London, and Abrams has openly gushed about their “secure and stable” romance in interviews surrounding the release of her Billboard 200 -topping new album, Daughter From Hell . Bridgers is also reportedly in a long-term relationship — with musical comedian Bo Burnham, who just so happens to be credited as a cowriter on “The Governor’s Waltz” — but before all of that, she and Abrams were friendly with each other online and in person at events where their paths overlapped, such as award shows where they posed for photos together or on tour as joint openers for Taylor Swift’s billion-dollar Eras trek. Abrams has also been a vocal superfan of Bridgers for years, and she’s only continued to praise the “Motion Sickness” artist — whom Abrams called “the writer of our