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Did Taylor Swift Just Plagiarized Luis Miguel?
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has only been out for a few days, and it’s already sparked a conversation that no one saw coming; one that bridges decades, genres, and languages. Fans online are pointing out striking similarities between Swift’s new track “Opalite” and “Dos Enamorados,” a romantic ballad made famous by Mexican icon Luis Miguel in the early 1980s.
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What started as a few playful TikTok comparisons quickly blew up into a trending debate on X, with fans posting side-by-side clips of the two songs. “I knew I wasn’t crazy,” commented a Swiftie. “That melody is exactly from Luis Miguel!” Others joined in with humor and nostalgia: “Luis Miguel is a secret Swiftie,” joked one user, while another added, “I knew I’d heard that rhythm before!”
Online reactions have been a mix of surprise and appreciation, even sparking calls for a Taylor Swift x Luis Miguel collaboration. As one fan put it: “If this means Taylor’s entering her Latin ballad era, we’re all winning.”
“Dos Enamorados”: the 1980s hit fans say inspired “Opalite”
“Dos Enamorados” was penned by Argentine composers Rubén Amado and Javier Santos and emerged as one of Luis Miguel’s early hits, though it was also recorded around the same time by Spanish pop singer Pedro Marín. While both versions found success in their respective countries, it was Luis Miguel‘s version, romantic, melodic, and cinematic, that won the hearts of Latin America and became a signature song in his early career.
Fans say that Swift’s “Opalite” echoes not only the chord progression and instrumentation but also some lyrical themes and the overall tone of bittersweet longing.
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The Story Behind “Opalite”
In interviews leading up to the album’s release, Swift described “Opalite” as a song named after a man-made gemstone associated with the birth month of her partner, NFL star Travis Kelce. The track, she said, is about “finding lasting love after heartbreak,” a recurring theme in her storytelling. Speaking to People, a source close to the artist said, “The song narrates her journey toward lasting love after heartbreak, a theme that resonates with her long history of high-profile relationships.”
The song’s dreamy synth-pop arrangement and nostalgic romanticism are signature Swift, but fans argue that the warmth and phrasing feel distinctly familiar to Latin listeners.
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Is It Plagiarism or Inspiration?
So far, there’s been no official comment from Swift or her team about “Dos Enamorados.” The credits for “Opalite” list Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback as the songwriters, with no mention of Rubén Amado or Javier Santos, the original composers of “Dos Enamorados.”
That omission has sparked speculation, but experts in the industry point out that having similar tunes doesn’t equate to plagiarism. Musical overlap, especially in pop ballads with similar chord structures, isn’t rare. Without an exact melodic or lyrical match, there’s not a strong legal basis for a copyright claim.
Still, the debate carries on. In today’s social media era, fans have become the new musicologists, and their analyses, featuring waveform and pitch comparisons, are now part of the cultural conversation.
Taylor Swift se copió a Luis Miguel????? pic.twitter.com/NDkLNBVE75
— 🏳️🌈 oswaldomujica (@oswaldomujica) October 5, 2025
Beyond the accusations or defenses, the online conversation has turned playful. Swifties and Luismi fans are celebrating this crossover moment.
“If Taylor’s inspired by Luis Miguel, that’s the best compliment,” wrote one fan on X. Another user added, “She didn’t copy him, she just has good taste.”
Neither camp has issued a statement, and there’s no sign of any legal action. But “Opalite” keeps climbing the charts, while “Dos Enamorados” has experienced a noticeable boost in streams, evidence that the internet’s fascination has benefited both artists.
Whether it’s a coincidence, an homage, or a subconscious influence, one thing is clear: the emotional power of music goes beyond time, language, and borders. In this case, it’s created an unexpected duet, one blending Taylor Swift’s present with Luis Miguel’s past.
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