 " Rumors " is a song by American actress and singer @-@ songwriter Lindsay Lohan , taken from her debut studio album , Speak ( 2004 ) . Originally titled " Just What It Is " , the song was written and produced by Cory Rooney , while additional writing was done by Lohan , Taryll Jackson , and TJ Jackson . It was released as Lohan 's debut single and lead single from the " Speak " on September 21 , 2004 , through Casablanca Records . The song 's lyrics allude to the constant paparazzi and media backlash regarding Lohan . Music critics reviews were mixed ; with statements like " infectious " or " unnecessary " . 
