Where Do Carly Simon, 83, and James Taylor, 78, Stand Now? How Simon’s New Song Seemingly Shades Her Ex-Husband

It’s been over 40 years since the marriage between singer-songwriters Carly Simon and James Taylor came to an end, but fans and the internet are newly abuzz about them. Following the release of Simon’s 24th studio album and her first since 2008, Comes in Waves, everyone is wondering whether she is finally sharing some insight into their marriage and eventual divorce.

Simon and Taylor first met on April 6, 1971, backstage at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, where Simon had just played a show and Taylor was about to open for Cat Stevens. It wasn’t until the fall of that year that the two reconnected, began dating seriously and moved in together. A little over a year later on November 3, 1972, the couple married in Simon’s New York City apartment and they stayed together for 11 years until their 1983 divorce.

Now, with the release of Simon’s new album, fans are pulling details of what they believe are about the couple’s marriage, wondering where they stand today. Learn more about the song causing a public stir and what kind of relationship they have now.

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This song has fans in a frenzy

The 12-track album, Comes in Waves, features one song in particular that has piqued the interest of fans everywhere. Titled “Maybe I Never Loved You,” the song’s lyrics suggest that Simon’s unsure whether she loved Taylor and vice versa. Although Simon was married twice and could have been singing about either of them, another lyric mentions that they had children, which she only did with Taylor.

The particular lyrics of the song sparking a reaction are:

“Maybe I never loved you / But anyway, I thought I did / I married you, we had a kid / That counts for something / Maybe I never loved you / Yes, and maybe I did / And maybe you never loved me / Although God knows, you said you did.”

Many of the lyrics are a question as to whether the former couple truly loved each other, while also pointing out specific moments they supported each other. However, the final line is a feeling that many feel after the end of a relationship, especially one this publicized and talked about. It says, “Maybe I never loved you / Maybe I always will.”

Where do Simon and Taylor stand today?

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Despite their marriage coming to an end in 1983, nearly 43 years ago, their relationship is often a subject of discussion. During their 11-year union, Simon and Taylor welcomed two children together: daughter Sally in 1974 and son Ben in 1977. Both went on to follow in their parents footsteps, releasing music of their own. However, having children together didn’t mean Simon and Taylor maintained a close bond.

Simon largely raised Sally and Ben on her own, though Taylor is close with his children. The two artists have not spoken or visited each other in decades and they are currently estranged. But their lack of a personal relationship doesn’t mean Simon avoids their time together altogether. Simon has frequently talked about their time together in interviews, memoirs and, of course, her music. Taylor, on the other hand, is famously tight-lipped about their relationship.

While fans may not see a reconciliation in real life or even a friendship between the two, they can always turn to Simon’s music for some insight, including her newly released album.