Back to December
Taylor Swift
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I'm so glad you made time to see me How's life, tell me how's your family? I haven't seen them in a while You've been good, busier then ever We small talk, work and the weather Your guard is up and I know why Because the last time you saw me Is still burned in the back of your mind You gave me roses and I left them there to die So this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine I'd go back to December, turn around and make it all right I go back to December all the time These days I haven't been sleeping Staying up playing back myself leaving When your birthday passed and I didn't call And I think about summer, all the beautiful times I watched you laughing from the passenger side And realized I'd loved you in the fall And then the cold came, the dark days when fear crept into my mind You gave me all your love and all I gave you was goodbye So this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine I'd go back to December turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time I miss your tan skin, your sweet smile, so good to me, so right And how you held me in your arms that September night The first time you ever saw me cry Maybe this is wishful thinking Probably mindless dreaming But if we loved again I swear I'd love you right I'd go back in time and change it but I can't So if the chain is on your door, I understand But this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine I'd go back to December turn around and make it all right I'd go back to December turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time all the time
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Written by: Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Back to December" was released as the second single of Taylor Swift's third studio album, "Speak Now", in November 2010.
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Lyrics InspirationIt's widely believed that the song is an apology to Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend, actor Taylor Lautner, as they broke up in December 2009.
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Songwriting"Back to December" is the first song where Taylor Swift apologizes to someone. She is usually known for writing songs about her ex-partners and encounters, but they don't typically include apologies.
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Music GenreCategorized under country pop, "Back to December" signaled Swift's shift from her country roots to more mainstream pop.
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Song PerformanceIt peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit the top spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Yoann Lemoine and it was the first time Swift had worked with him. The video was largely shot in Nashville and illustrates the lyrics of the song via a snowy, winter setting.
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Critical Reception"Back to December" received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its lyrical depth and maturity compared to her previous songs.
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Awards and NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song at the 54th Grammy Awards but did not win.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, "Back to December" has been covered by various artists, including We The Kings and Andrea Valles during her stint on American Idol.
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Live Performance"Back to December" was included in the set-list of Swift's "Speak Now World Tour", where she usually performed it on a grand piano.
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