Carly Simon Unleashes Scathing New Track on Ex-Husband James Taylor Amid 18-Year Musical Hiatus: "Maybe I Never Loved You"

In a surprising turn of events, legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon has released a new song that appears to take aim at her estranged ex-husband, James Taylor. The track, titled 'Maybe I Never Loved You,' is featured on Simon's long-awaited 24th studio album, set to drop this Friday. The second track on the upcoming album, "Comes in Waves," offers a raw and emotional exploration of a past relationship, with Simon questioning her feelings for an unnamed partner. The song begins with the poignant lines: "Maybe I never loved you / But anyway, I thought I did I married you, we had a kid That counts for something." As the track progresses, Simon seems to reflect on times when her former spouse was there for her, before pondering whether their relationship was truly rooted in love. She sings: "You came for me those times I hid / I'm so glad you did that And maybe it’s wrong to wonder how everything kind became forbidden." The "You're So Vain" singer, now 83, was married to Taylor from 1972 to 1983 and they share two children: Sally Taylor, 52, and Ben Taylor, 49. The former couple's tumultuous marriage ended due to Taylor's heroin addiction and infidelity on both sides. Simon has been candid about the challenges of their relationship in the past. In her 2015 memoir, "Boys in the Trees," she described their union as "far from the idyllic one that the general public reads about." Simon revealed in a 2015 interview with People that she and James have not spoken for over a decade but still harbors affection for him. "I still want to heal him, I still want to make him all right," she told the outlet at the time. "And I love him so much." Simon's latest musical offering is part of a deeply personal 12-track album that she wrote and recorded from her home in Martha's Vineyard. The album's lead single, "Peaches," was released last week to critical acclaim. The two-time Grammy winner has also been open about her recent health struggles, revealing in July that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and skin cancer. In a statement to fans, Simon expressed how working on the music helped her navigate difficult times: "Working on the music gave shape to days that did not always have much shape," she wrote. "It gave me somewhere to go without having to leave the room. It reminded me that illness can change your life without becoming the whole of your life." Simon's latest melodic diatribe is sure to stir up intrigue and discussion among fans, as they eagerly await the release of "Comes in Waves" this Friday.