While on the surface, ‘invisible string theory’ sounds like a complex study in quantum physics, it has little to do with it. The phrase was actually made popular by Taylor Swift’s hit song ‘invisible string’ referencing an East Asian myth about love and destiny. Now, people on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter have put the theory into mainstream usage. Let’s take a look at what the invisible string theory is all about, how it is connected to Taylor Swift, and why it is trending on TikTok.
What does the Invisible String Theory mean?
If you’re someone who believes in the idea of soulmates or how you were meant for another person, it’s hard to miss out on this belief. In fact, the theory had been around for centuries before Taylor Swift decided to popularize it in her song.
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What people call the invisible string theory today was once known as the Red Thread of Fate. The East Asian belief revolves around an invisible red thread connecting the fingers of two different people destined to meet each other, mainly in a romantic sense.
@x.enia20 so many chances to meet but finally only met in the right time 🙂 oversharing again pero the invisible string theory is real!
According to the Chinese myth, this thread may stretch or tangle but never break. In Taylor Swift’s version, she changes the name from ‘red thread’ to ‘invisible string’ and even alters the color of the thread to gold.
Exploring the Taylor Swift connection
Now, this is where things get interesting. We don’t need an introduction to how personal Taylor Swift can get with her song lyrics. Most of her songs always find themselves connected to one of her former lovers and how she felt about them.
So, who was the ‘invisible string’ about? The song teases Taylor Swift’s relationship with English actor and longtime ex-partner Joe Alwyn. Details are aplenty in the lyrics, such as Alwyn’s time working at a frogurt shop or Taylor’s love for Nashville’s Centennial Park.
Another crucial reference is about how Taylor Swift used to buy and send gifts for the baby that her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner were expecting at the time. The celebrity couple are now on the verge of ending their 4-year marriage.
Why is it trending on TikTok?
Taylor Swift’s song might be more than three years old, but that doesn’t seem to stop the Invisible String Theory from going viral on TikTok. Given the recent news about Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, it’s almost unsurprising for the phrase to return to public attention.
When she started playing “The 1” instead of “Invisible String” I knew https://t.co/B5OHx7LMZD
— carina adly mackenzie (@cadlymack) April 8, 2023
Earlier this year, in April, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had reportedly broken up. Before this, the singer used to open her The Eras Tour concerts with ‘invisible string.’ However, she replaced it with ‘The 1’, which is about a broken relationship.
I'm among those who believe in invisible string theory 🥹
— avi 🌼 (@_abbireal) September 10, 2023
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ask me about invisible string theory in our relationship and i'll talk for HOURS
— main yapper 🪽 (@userbluts) September 7, 2023
i believe and love the invisible string theory
— jadi (@_jadiiiiii) September 8, 2023
Regardless, Swifties believe in their idol’s invisible string theory with all their heart. Social media users have been vocal about how the belief is actually true. Most of them claim to feel connected to their romantic partners even before they have met them.
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