Trending 14th August 2026 by Bronwyn O'Neill
All Of Phoebe Bridgers’ Mentions Of Ex Paul Mescal On New Album
"I'm supposed to be married, but I called it off."

Pic: Phoebe Bridgers/Instagram
Phoebe Bridgers has released her first album in six years.
And in that time a lot has happened.
Including her highly publicised relationship with Paul Mescal.
Neither she nor Paul have publicly spoken about the end of their romance, however both have moved on with new partners.

Pic: Phoebe Bridgers/Instagram
Fans were eager to find out whether her new album, Lost Weekend, would tackle what really went on behind closed doors.
While she doesn’t directly address her relationship with Paul, she does leave some hints about the end of their romance.
In her title track, Lost Weekend, she sings: “I’m supposed to be married, but I called it off.”
Fans are convinced that The Governor’s Waltz is about Paul and his current relationship with Gracie Abrams.

Paul Mescal & Phoebe Bridgers Pic: Instagram/Phoebe Bridgers
Lyrics include: “Two kids in a trenchcoat living alone / I was too happy to feel at home / Dancing ourselves clean late New Year’s Eve / You deserved better, you wanted me.”
The song concludes with the chorus: “Let’s see how far I can run without stopping / And she can pretend to be me / Since she took my place in my bed on that stage / I have not lost any sleep / Being myself wasn’t easy, do it for me.”
Paul and Phoebe were reported to be engaged in late 2022, with rumours swirling they had bought a home in Ireland, but broke up shortly afterwards.
Phoebe is now in a relationship with American comedian Bo Burnham while Paul is with Gracie.