Travis Kelce sparks Taylor Swift lyric rumors with unexpected ‘American Pie’ mention on podcast

Swifties picked up on a subtle but sweet connection between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s lyrics in her song “So High School,” and it all started with a casual moment on his podcast. During the April 17 episode of New Heights, Travis was chatting with his brother Jason when he brought up the first R-rated movie he remembered watching as a kid, American Pie.

Travis Kelce didn’t mention Taylor Swift or her song at all but Swifties immediately connected the dots. In “So High School,” Taylor sings, “I’m watching American Pie with you on a Saturday night,” and fans believe the song is about Travis. His random mention of the movie felt like an unspoken confirmation.
He said, “The one I remember watching that I didn’t even realize was rated R was ‘American Pie,’ and that was when we were, like, 10… I was just f–king going to the movies.” The brothers laughed about how laid-back their parents were when it came to movies.

Though Kelce hasn’t officially confirmed the exact story behind it, fans strongly believe it nods to a personal, cozy moment the two shared, likely watching the 1999 teen movie American Pie together. The song is filled with high school-style imagery, like playing "Truth or Dare" and hanging out while video games play in the background, suggesting she’s painting a picture of innocent, nostalgic love, something that reminds her of being young and carefree with him.
He mentioned, “I forget how I got in. I might have been there with someone else’s parents.” The song, from The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, includes more nods to Kelce, like “You know how to ball, I know Aristotle,” and “marry, kiss or kill me” a clear reference to Kelce’s 2016 game where he said he’d kiss Swift. Kelce later told People that “So High School” is his favorite song from the album, adding, “I’m a little biased.”
Interestingly, actress Alyson Hannigan, who played Michelle in American Pie, was thrilled by the reference. She said she had a full-on “freakout” when she heard it and even woke up her family to share her excitement, feeling like she was witnessing a cute date between Taylor and Travis.
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Their relationship, filled with playful moments and personal references, continues to inspire Swift’s lyrics turning real-life memories into music that fans love decoding. As Travis put it best, he's “a little biased,” and Swifties are all in for it.