Comedian Caroline Timoney Reacts Taylor Swift Use ‘Girlboss Too Close to Sun’ Phrase

Comedian Caroline Timoney reacted with surprise and humor after discovering that a phrase she coined in a 2021 viral TikTok audio, "I girlbossed too close to the sun," was used by Taylor Swift in her new song "CANCELLED!" from the album The Life of a Showgirl. Timoney, who gained internet popularity from the TikTok clip, joked about being Swift's "Shakespeare" and considered them fellow songwriters, though she expressed genuine shock at the recognition. Swift's lyric, "Did you girlboss too close to the sun? / Did they catch you having far too much fun?" has sparked online chatter, with some fans speculating about the song's subject, including Brittany Mahomes. The phrase's use in Swift's song has also stirred discussion about potential copyright and credit, with some commenters encouraging Timoney to seek legal recognition. Timoney acknowledged the phrase's origins in her TikTok and humorously noted the impact of newfound attention on her personal life. Meanwhile, the song "CANCELLED!" continues to fuel speculation and debate over its references to cancel culture and its targets.