Travis Kelce’s birthday brings Taylor Swift to tears, but why?

Taylor Swift’s choice of Travis Kelce as her new boyfriend aligns with significant anniversaries in her life, including her late grandmother Marjorie Finlay’s birthday, which coincidentally falls on the same day as Kelce’s.  Swift idolized her grandmother, who inspired her to become a singer and Marjorie’s passing in 2003 prompted Taylor to pursue her musical dreams.

Taylor Swift’s relationship with Marjorie

Marjorie’s influence on Taylor is immortalized in the song “marjorie” from Taylor’s quarantine album “evermore.”  The song reflects the life lessons and memories Taylor holds dear, emphasizing kindness and cleverness.  It even features a snippet of Marjorie’s voice, a touching tribute that moved fans during Taylor’s Eras Tour.

“I should’ve asked you questions / I should’ve asked you how to be / Asked you to write it down for me / Should’ve kept every grocery store receipt / ‘Cause every scrap of you would be taken from me / Watched as you signed your name Marjorie / All your closets of backlogged dreams / And how you left them all to me,” the lyrics go.

Taylor’s dedication to fulfilling her grandmother’s dreams is evident, and fans argue that her relationship with Kelce doesn’t diminish Marjorie’s legacy.  Interestingly, “marjorie” is the 13th track on “evermore,” a nod to Taylor’s favorite number, which holds personal significance as her birthday falls on December 13.