The lyrics "Did you girl-boss too close to the sun? Did they catch you having
far too much fun?" are from the song "CANCELLED!" by Taylor Swift, from her
12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The phrase "girlboss too close to
the sun" is a play on the myth of Icarus and reflects themes of facing
backlash or criticism after achieving success or having fun. The song talks
about public scrutiny, controversies, and the strength found in solidarity
with friends who share similar experiences. Here is the relevant excerpt of
the lyrics: "Did you girl-boss too close to the sun?
Did they catch you having far too much fun?
Come with me, when they see us, they'll run
Something wicked this way comes" The song continues with themes of being
"cancelled," dealing with scandals, and knowing who true friends are by their
shared experiences and scars.
In addition, the phrase "girlboss too close to the sun" gained viral attention on TikTok in 2021 from a comedian, Caroline Timoney, and Taylor Swift's lyric echoes that cultural moment. The phrase symbolizes overreaching ambition or public perception of someone rising too fast or having too much success.
If there is interest, I can provide the full lyrics or further context about the song's meaning.