Phoebe Bridgers’ New Songs Spark Speculation About Paul Mescal Split

Phoebe Bridgers’ new album has sparked speculation among fans that the singer is reflecting on her past relationship with actor Paul Mescal and his later romance with Gracie Abrams.

In the album’s title track, “Lost Weekend,” Bridgers appears to reference ending a relationship when she sings, “I’m supposed to be married, but I called it off.” Fans believe the line may refer to her split from Mescal, whom she dated from 2020 until their reported breakup in 2022.

Another song, “The Governors Waltz,” has prompted speculation that Bridgers is addressing Abrams, who began dating Mescal in 2024. In the song, Bridgers sings about another woman “pretend[ing] to be me” after taking her place.

Fans have offered differing interpretations of the lyrics. Some viewed them as a dig at Abrams, while others said the song sounded more reflective or even appreciative rather than hostile. The rumored feud has also become a subject of jokes and discussion online.

Bridgers and Mescal made their relationship public in 2021 after first being linked the previous year. Following their reported breakup, Bridgers discussed heartbreak in a 2022 interview, while Mescal later criticized the intense online speculation surrounding their relationship.

Mescal told Vanity Fair in 2023 that he wanted to keep his personal life private and avoid responding to speculation about his relationships. Neither Bridgers nor Abrams has publicly confirmed that the new songs are about their respective relationships with Mescal.