Taylor Swift's 'Back to December' Lyrics
According to Tay Tay, 'Back to December' marks the first time that she felt compelled to apologize to a former lover through an actual song. In other words, it's based on one of her old romances from her real life. Taylor herself has never specifically revealed who the song is about, although fans have. she's been able to piece together that she is targeting Taylor Lautner, an actor who made a name for himself as part of the Twilight movie franchise. He and Swift dated, albeit only for a season, in 2009. And in 2016, a few years after the release of this song, Lautner himself confirmed that 'Back to December' is indeed about
Now according to the internet, the two actually broke up during December 2009. And it's pretty clear from the lyrics that Swift was the one who did the dumping. So, logically, when she says that she wants to 'go back to December', what she wants, metaphorically speaking, is to go back in time to the day she canceled the relationship. And the reason she wants to do it is because she now her, in hindsight, she realizes that she made a big mistake by interrupting Lautner.
But the song itself is not just an exercise in nostalgia. Swift's mind is very present. But, unfortunately, the current arrangement of it is dominated by the absence of the addressee. After receiving the boot from her, Lautner has apparently excommunicated Swift, or at least no longer has the idea of being romantically involved with her. And in terms of the nostalgic element of the track, it features Tay Tay further recalling the mistakes she made in relation to him.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Taylor has described this track as an apology song. But it is not so much apologetic as it is repentant. Yes, Swift goes into painful details about how she mistreated Lautner. But in the end, what she seems to mainly regret is the loneliness that she herself currently suffers, along with the realization that she has lost a good guy forever.
Facts about 'Back to December'
This track was exclusively written by Taylor Swift. She is also credited as one of her producers, along with Nathan Chapman. And for the record, this track uses an orchestra, a technique that was new to Swift at the time.
The music video director for the track is Yoann Lemoine. Parts of it were filmed in New York and other parts in Tennessee. And this particular clip features a Latvian Model, Guntars Asmanis, portraying Taylor Swift's romantic interest.
The track officially came out on November 15, 2010, being the second single from Taylor's album. She speaks now.
The first time Swift performed this song live was in Paris on October 18, 2010.
This song was a notable success, making an appearance on five different Billboard charts in addition to being certified double platinum by the RIAA.
And in 2011 'Back to December' won a couple of BMI awards (Publisher of the year and Award-winning songs). That same year, he was also honored with a Teen Choice Award (Best Breakup Song).
