While the breakup songs by Taylor Swift are always a banger to listen to, her fans however weren’t expecting the breakup news with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn, to make rounds. As of now nothing has been confirmed and fans are also hoping it to be a false rumour but if you are looking for some of the best breakup songs from her discography, then we have it all curated for you.
10 Breakup Songs By Taylor Swift
The 1
This is the song that might be the initial clue about Swift splitting up with Alwyn. During the first of the tour nights, the singer added this song to her Eras Tour setlist. It is a bittersweet song where the person reminisces about their relationship and what would it have been like if things were done differently. Would they be happy or would find themselves in the same place? Many fans also speculate that this song is actually for Alwyn, saying that all the past hurt & breakups happened so that she could find her way to him – the one.
Picture to Burn
From her self-titled debut album, Picture to Burn showcases Swift’s country music influences. If it’s not evident enough from the music video then it’s a rage-filled song about Jordan Alford, who went on to date, and later marry, one of Taylor’s former friends named Chelsea. In the video, she is seen waiting for her boyfriend and looking at their picture together, only to see him with another girl & even letting her do the things he would never let Swift do.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
This song perfectly summarises the frustration of being in a continuous loop of an off & on relationship, so much so that Swift finally says that they are not getting back anymore. From her Red album, this is one of the most popular songs that many non-fans had jammed to.
Blank Space
Well, it isn’t exactly a breakup song but a really good recommendation to send to your ex, when they brand you as the ‘crazy ex’. Just like Taylor presents a satirical self, showcasing how people conceive her as this person obsessed with relationships & deliberately making them go awry. Also, this might be one of the songs whose lyrics have been written in the Facebook post of almost everyone.
Back To December
Not all relationships end because of the other person’s mistake, sometimes we are the ones at fault & that’s what this song expresses. To apologise if you have been the one to cause pain to the other person. Popularly the song is said to be an apology to actor Taylor Lautner, who dated Swift briefly in 2009.
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Cold As You
If you have been in a relationship with a person who only takes but never reciprocates the same feelings then this is for you. The lyrics of the song are about an emotionally unavailable person, who is best to be left alone because they will never give the love that you want & deserve. The comparison of such a person with a cold rainy day, somehow seems pretty apt, as their indifferent coldness eventually freezes one’s heart.
Better Than Revenge
Better Than Revenge is the song to listen to on repeat if your partner instantly started dating the person you have always been suspicious of, but it got rubbished off as nothing. Rumoured to be about Joe Jonas & his then-new girlfriend that he dated soon after breaking up, although it’s all old news now.
Last Kiss
Continuing the reminiscent feelings from the relationship mentioned above, this melancholic song is more about the nostalgic sadness that one feels after all the anger and rage fade away. If you are feeling that it was the best you could have then just listen to this song & remember that if it was meant to be then it would have happened.
Sad Beautiful Tragic
No matter what the relationship was like, they always take away a piece of you. A version that only exists in the memories shared between the two people. This song also has some country influences & looks back at the relationship that ended long time back & you can never relive those moments again.
The Story of Us
Ending the listicle with an upbeat number, this song is about what you would do if you had an awkward encounter with someone you were in a relationship with. Swift goes through all the possibilities & explores our dilemma.
Which of the above-mentioned song do you find the best? Let us know in the comments below.
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