“Karma is a guy on the Chiefs.”
During the international leg of her iconic Era’s Tour, Taylor Swift surprised fans with a subtle lyric change in her hit song “Karma,” making reference to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In a playful move, Swift altered the lyrics to mention a “guy on the Chiefs,” clearly alluding to Kelce.
What made the moment even more special was that Kelce was in attendance for the concert, seated in the VIP booth to watch Swift’s performance—reciprocating the support she has shown him during his games this season. A fan captured Kelce’s reaction to the lyric change, capturing the surprise and delight on his face.
Travis Kelce reacts to Taylor Swift’s “Chiefs” lyric change for ‘Karma’ at the Eras Tour.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 12, 2023
The original lyrics of the song go, “Karma is the guy on the screen, coming straight home to me.” However, for this particular performance, Swift playfully sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me,” adding a little giggle after delivering the altered line. The moment added a personal and charming touch to the concert for both Swift and Kelce’s fans.
It’s clear that Kelce appreciated the subtle little nod to their relationship in her song.
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