The revelation has sparked renewed interest in the song, giving Swifties a deeper look into the decades-long friendship between the two stars.
Selena Gomez Confirms Fan Theory
Gomez, 33, recently opened up about the meaning behind the track during an appearance on her husband Benny Blanco's Friends Keep Secrets series.
Addressing the long-standing fan theory, Gomez confirmed:
“Dorothea is about me.”
She also reflected on the early years of their friendship and how they grew up together in the spotlight.
“I feel like a lot of huge moments that were self-defining — from relationships to family to love to hate, all of it in between — we were figuring it out because I was 15 and she was 18.”
The song originally appeared on Swift's 2020 album Folklore.
Streaming Surge and Chart Success
Following Gomez's confession, Dorothea saw a major resurgence online. The track reportedly jumped by 66% in streams across platforms as fans revisited the heartfelt lyrics and shared memories tied to their own friendships.
The renewed attention also pushed the song to No. 1 on the Genius charts, with fans celebrating what many called the “power of two queens together.”
An Unreleased Song From Their Friendship
During the conversation, Gomez also revealed another interesting detail about their creative bond.
She shared that she and Swift once wrote a song together titled “Family.” The track was never officially released, but Gomez explained that it reflected the dreams they had for their futures.
According to the Lose You To Love Me singer, many of the hopes they wrote about in that song have since come true — making their friendship story even more meaningful for fans.
With Dorothea gaining new attention years after its release, Swift's heartfelt tribute to her longtime friend has taken on an even deeper meaning for listeners.
