Taylor Swift’s recent separation with longtime lover Joe Alwyn, according to Ne-Yo, will only serve to fuel her creative inspiration.
The R&B singer-songwriter, best known for hits like “So Sick” and “Miss Independent,” spoke to reporters at LAX airport about how heartbreak can inspire great music.
Ne-Yo revealed that some of his best songs were born out of personal heartache, and he believes the same will be true for Taylor.
He explained that talented songwriters like them can take negative emotions and turn them into something positive, like hit records.
Swift is no stranger to using her relationships as fodder for her music, and Ne-Yo predicts that this split will lead to even more heartbreak-inspired tracks from the pop star.
Fans of Swift will know that many of her biggest hits have been written about her past relationships, including songs like “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “All Too Well.”
The timeline of Swift and Alwyn’s split is not yet clear, but the news broke during a break in her Eras Tour. Ne-Yo even joked that he’d be willing to join Swift onstage to sing about lost love.
It remains to be seen whether Swift will take him up on his offer, but it’s clear that Ne-Yo has faith in her ability to turn heartache into musical gold.
