Taylor Swift performs 'Mary's Song' for first time in 16 years, dedicates it to Travis Kelce in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM: Taylor Swift delighted fans at her Eras Tour show in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 6, by performing a surprise mashup of 'Mary's Song,' 'So High School,' and 'Everything Has Changed.'
This was the first time Swift performed 'Mary's Song' live since 2008.
Taylor Swift revives 'Mary's Song' after 16 years with tribute to Travis Kelce in Amsterdam
Taylor Swift concluded the mashup with the final lyrics of 'Mary's Song,' which have gained new significance since she started dating NFL star Travis Kelce: "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." The crowd erupted in cheers, recognizing the nod to Kelce's jersey number, 87, and Swift's birth year, 1989.
Kelce, who was present for the performance, has become a regular on Swift's tour, even joining her onstage in London last month. Among the audience were Kelce's teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, who were on a European vacation that included stops in Spain, London, and Switzerland.
Swift also tweaked the lyrics to her song 'Karma,' singing "the guy on the Chiefs" whenever Kelce was in the crowd, much to the delight of her fans.
This performance marked Swift's first visit to the Netherlands since her 1989 World Tour in 2015. Her three Amsterdam concerts followed tour dates in Dublin, where she handled a minor stage malfunction and hosted Kelce and actress Julia Roberts in the VIP tent.
Roberts was reportedly very happy for the couple, telling Kelce, "I'm so unusually happy for you guys, and I don't mean to make you nervous, but it makes me so happy."
Swift's next stop on the European leg of her tour is Zurich, Switzerland, for two consecutive shows. She will wrap up the European leg with five dates in London later this summer, where she has previously captivated audiences with memorable onstage moments and celebrity guests.
Fans react to Taylor Swift's heartfelt tribute to Travis Kelce
Fans were delighted by the heartfelt tribute, recognizing the special connection between the lyrics and Swift's relationship with Kelce.
One user wrote, "It was so good!!! She literally sang a 5 minute love song to Travis since it's probably his last Eras show," while another added, "‘I’ll be 87, you’ll be 89’ she originally wrote it about a couple in her town when she was a teenager, oh baby girl the meaning it has to you now." [sic]
Another user reminisced, "1 year anniversary of her playing Kansas City! You’re Welcome!"
"I LOVE Taylor and Travis so much," a fan expressed.
Another user speculated, "Does that mean Blake Lively's child's name is Mary?"
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