Taylor Swift’s Controversial “Better Than Revenge” Lyrics, Explained

Ahead of the July 7 release of Taylor Swift’s 'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),' Swifties are wondering if she'll rewrite controversial lyrics on “Better Than Revenge.”

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Joshua Velasquez

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Swift rewrote one of her most criticized lyrics while re-recording the track forSpeak Now (Taylors Version).

Swift previously expressed regret forwriting those lyrics, previously attributing it to her age.

I was 18 when I wrote that, she toldThe Guardianin 2014.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Taylor Swift performs onstage during the “Speak Now World Tour” at Madi…

Thats the age you are when you think someone can actually take your boyfriend.

Then you grow up and realize no one take someone from you if they dont want to leave.

Before Better Than Revenge (Taylors Version), there was precedent for Swift amending her songs.

This article was originally published onJuly 5, 2023

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