Jessica Simpson is making it clear that her split from Eric Johnson was anything but amicable. In her latest single, “Leave,” the pop star delivers an emotional and scathing takedown of her estranged husband, strongly implying that he was unfaithful during their marriage.
The song, which dropped Friday as part of her “Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1” EP, features raw, painful lyrics that many fans believe are aimed directly at Johnson, a former NFL player.
“What we had was magic / Now you made it tragic / Giving her what you gave to me / Now the well that you drank from’s empty,” Simpson sings, seemingly accusing Johnson of betraying their marriage by being with another woman.
Simpson Unleashes Heartbreak and Betrayal in Her Lyrics
Throughout the rock-infused track, Simpson does not hold back, calling out her ex for his “weakness” and “unholy matrimony”, indicating that his alleged infidelity left her feeling lonely and devastated.
“Did you do to her what you did to me? / Was she on her knees? / Oh, she’s everything but me,” she continues in what appears to be the song’s most damning line, possibly referencing a cheating scandal that led to the breakdown of their marriage.
The chorus further cements Simpson’s heartbreak, as she pleads for Johnson to “leave”, declaring that she doesn’t even want to “breathe the same air” as him anymore.
“Oh, I, I’d rather die / Than let you be inside me with her on your mind,” she laments, before concluding that she’s “stronger” on her own.
Public Confirmation of Heartbreak and Separation
Simpson’s emotional lyrics come just two months after she publicly announced her separation from Johnson following a decade of marriage.
In January, she revealed in a statement that she and Johnson had been living separately while working through their issues.
“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” she said at the time, adding that their three children remain their top priority.
“We are focusing on what is best for them … We appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
Clues of Trouble Before the Official Split
Rumors of trouble in their marriage had been circulating since 2023, when fans noticed that Simpson stopped wearing her wedding ring and had not been posting photos with Johnson.
Then, in November, she all but confirmed marital struggles when she teased that her upcoming album would be deeply personal and heavily inspired by recent heartbreak.
Page Six previously reported that Simpson’s music would be a candid reflection of her split, with “Leave” now serving as a powerful confirmation of her pain, anger, and ultimate decision to move on.
A History of High-Profile Relationships
Simpson and Johnson’s romance began in 2010, under somewhat controversial circumstances. Johnson was still married to his first wife, Keri D’Angelo, when he and Simpson started dating. He and D’Angelo finalized their divorce later that year, and Simpson married him in 2014.
Before Johnson, Simpson was famously married to Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006, with their relationship chronicled in the hit MTV reality show “Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica.”
She has also been linked to a series of high-profile celebrities, including John Mayer, Tony Romo, Adam Levine, and Johnny Knoxville.
What’s Next for Simpson?
While Simpson continues to process the end of her marriage, her return to music is proving to be an empowering comeback. With “Leave” setting the tone for her new era, it’s clear that she’s ready to move forward—and isn’t afraid to speak her truth along the way.