Taylor Swift - Back To December | (audio)

: A re-recorded version released on July 7, 2023 , as part of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) . This version was also featured in the trailer for Season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty .

: The lyrics describe a remorseful plea for forgiveness, with Swift expressing regret for her actions during a "September night" and wishing she could go back to December to change things. Available Versions Taylor Swift - Back to December (Audio)

: The acoustic-heavy country-pop version produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman. : A re-recorded version released on July 7,

: The song is widely known as an apology to her former boyfriend, actor Taylor Lautner , which he has since confirmed. Swift has noted it was the first time she felt the need to apologize to someone through a song. "Back to December" is a power ballad by

"Back to December" is a power ballad by Taylor Swift, originally released in October 2010 as the second single from her third studio album, Speak Now . Song Background & Meaning