Kylie Cantrall's new EP Valley Girl Problems has arrived, and fans are particularly focused on the emotional track 'Space Between,' speculating it addresses her alleged love triangle with co-stars Malia Baker and Malachi Barton.
What Sparked the Speculation?
In 2025, Kylie and Malia toured together on the Worlds Collide Tour alongside other Disney stars, including Malachi Barton. During the tour, rumors circulated that Kylie dated Malachi and then began a relationship with Malia shortly after the breakup. Since then, Kylie has unfollowed both stars on Instagram, and the former best friends appear distant in interviews.
Kylie has acknowledged that the EP explores the public love triangle. In a Galore profile in April, she stated: “The lyrics are honest and vulnerable because I dug into my personal life and didn’t shy away from the messy parts. Even my very public love triangle.” She added, “That particular situation unraveled while in the midst of writing so naturally there will be songs that reflect the hurt and betrayal.”
Analyzing the 'Space Between' Lyrics
In the first verse, Kylie sings: “Had me crying on your shoulder at the Holiday Inn / And you're leaving my room to go straight to his / You knew everything he put me through / And I hate that didn't matter to you.” The chorus continues: “Now there's always gonna be a boy-sized space between us / You did the worst thing you could do to me.”
The second verse becomes more specific: “When you're with him, do you think of the past? / Like how your first kiss was three days from our last / And it's sad, but it's true, I don't recognize you.” These lines appear to call out a close friend for betraying her by getting involved with an ex.
Kylie's Silence on Direct Confirmation
Kylie has not explicitly confirmed whether 'Space Between' is about Malia Baker. However, fans point to the timeline and the unfollowing as strong evidence. The EP Valley Girl Problems is Kylie's first major release since starring in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.
As speculation continues, listeners are dissecting every line for clues. Further comments from Kylie may shed more light on the song's inspiration.
