"Rumors" Is A Song By American Actress And Singer Lindsay Lohan 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 T. J. Jackson. It Was Released As Lohan's Debut Single And Lead Single From Speak On September 27 2004 By 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".