Country music star Keith Urban stop reading lyrics for deeper meaning amid his highly publicized divorce from actress Nicole Kidman. Speaking at his High and Alive World Tour’s final stop in Nashville on October 17, the musician directly addressed the fan speculation fueled by recent on-stage lyric changes. Kidman officially filed for divorce from Urban on September 30, citing irreconcilable differences.
The 57-year-old artist told the crowd, “I’ve been covering like this for a long time. Stop reading s*** into it,” before playing his hit, ‘You’ll Think of Me.’ Urban’s comment was a direct response to online chatter about his spontaneous lyrical tweaks. He specifically drew attention after changing a line in ‘The Fighter,’ a song originally inspired by Kidman, to reference his guitarist, Maggie Baugh.
Urban also modified the lyrics in ‘You’ll Think of Me,’ shouting, “But I betcha think about me!” instead of the original line. The divorce has been fodder for headlines, especially after a source claimed Kidman was “blindsided” by the end of the nearly 20-year marriage. However, Keith Urban stop reading lyrics suggests his art remains separate from the ongoing legal process.
While the divorce proceedings continue, Urban is focused on his music and his fans. Despite his protestations, the public will likely continue to dissect every song and interview. His message is clear: enjoy the performance, but Keith Urban stop reading lyrics for secret messages about his split from Nicole Kidman.
