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Fans are speculating that Jessica Simpson<\/strong><\/a> may have hinted that her estranged husband, Eric Johnson<\/strong><\/a>, cheated<\/a> on her with another woman during their marriage in her newly released track, \u201cLeave.\u201d<\/p>\n The singer, 44, released the second single of her upcoming EP, Nashville Canyon: Part 1<\/em>, on Friday, March 7, and the lyrics have many questioning if it\u2019s about her split and separation from Eric, 45.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat we had was magic\/ Now you made it tragic\/ Giving her what you gave to me\/ Now the well that you drink from\u2019s empty\/ Your weakness made me lonely,\u201d Jessica sang in the tune, showcasing her raw and beautifully broken voice. \u201cUnholy matrimony\/Did you do to her what you did to me? Was she on her knees?\u201d<\/p>\n After begging her partner to leave in the song, Jessica sings she\u2019d \u201crather die than let you be inside me with her on your mind.\u201d<\/p>\n The song continues, \u201cI am stronger on my own\/ So hold on, I\u2019m letting you go.\u201d<\/p>\n Eric has not yet addressed the speculation and it\u2019s unclear if the song is about a past love or just a soulful ballad.<\/p>\n Jessica shared a promo image for \u201cLeave\u201d via Instagram hours before it was released on YouTube. After fans listened to the tune, they shared their thoughts in the comments section of the post.<\/p>\n \u201cI loveee this one!!! And I had no idea \u2026 so sad!!!\u201d one fan commented.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a second person recited the lyrics, writing, \u201c\u2018I am stronger on my own so hold on I\u2019m letting you go.\u2019 Oh you ate with that one.\u201d<\/p>\n Jessica announced she and Eric separated<\/a> in January after 10 years of marriage and explained that a \u201cpainful situation\u201d caused them to live separately.<\/p>\n \u201cOur children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,\u201d the Dukes of Hazzard<\/em> actress told People in a statement. \u201cWe are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.\u201d<\/p>\n The pair share three kids, son Maxwell Drew Johnson, 12, son Ace Knute Johnson, 11, and daughter Birdie Mae, 5.<\/p>\n The following month, Jessica told the outlet that she considers herself \u201cone of the lucky ones\u201d even though her \u201cheart gets tossed around.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAt least I have my children and I still have Eric. He\u2019s still very much a part of my life<\/a> and will always be,\u201d the \u201cWith You\u201d singer said.<\/p>\n Life & Style<\/em> reported troubles in Jessica and Eric\u2019s marriage nearly one year before she announced their separation and revealed they were headed for a divorce.<\/p>\n In February 2024, a source exclusively told Life & Style<\/em> that \u201c[Jessica\u2019s wedding] ring comes off\u201d when they fight.<\/p>\n \u201cIssues come up \u2014 just this year they\u2019ve gone through ups and downs and faced challenges \u2014 but they\u2019re both dedicated to the relationship,\u201d the insider shared at the time. \u201cJessica and Eric say couples counseling has really saved their marriage and taught them invaluable life lessons.\u201d<\/p>\n Eight months later, a second insider exclusively gave Life & Style<\/em> an update on Jessica and Eric\u2019s marriage and revealed that the Hollywood star was keeping her wedding ring at home.<\/p>\n \u201cTheir marriage seems to be hanging on by a thread,\u201d the second source shared at the time.<\/p>\n By November 2024, Life & Style<\/em> reported that there were \u201cunresolved issues<\/a>\u201d in their marriage and they reached \u201ca boiling point.\u201d<\/p>\n