Taylor Swift - Dear John (Taylor’s Version) Lyrics

Dear John (Taylor’s Version) track from Taylor Swift's 2023 album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)". Dear John (Taylor’s Version) Song written by Taylor Swift and Produced by Christopher Rowe, Taylor Swift. The song was released on July 7, 2023.

cover art for Speak Now (Taylor's Version) album by Taylor Swift

Dear John (Taylor’s Version) Lyrics

Long were the nights

When my days once revolved around you

Counting my footsteps

Prayin' the floor won't fall through again

And my mother accused me of losin' my mind

But I swore I was fine

You paint me a blue sky

Then go back to turn it to rain

And I lived in your chess game

But you change the rules every day

Wonderin' which version of you

I might get on the phone tonight

Well, I stopped pickin' up

And this song is to let you know why

Dear John, I see it all now that you're gone

Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?

The girl in the dress cried the whole way home

I shoulda known

Well, maybe it's me and my blind optimism to blame

Or maybe it's you and your sick need

To give love and take it away

And you'll add my name to your long list of traitors

Who don't understand

And I'll look back and regret how I ignored when they said

"Run as fast as you can"

Dear John, I see it all now that you're gone

Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?

The girl in the dress cried the whole way home

Dear John, I see it all now, it was wrong

Don't you think nineteen's too young to be played by

Your dark, twisted games when I loved you so?

I shoulda known

You are an expert at "Sorry" and keepin' lines blurry

Never impressed by me acing your tests

All the girls that you run dry have tired, lifeless eyes

'Cause you burned them out

But I took your matches before fire could catch me

So don't look now

I'm shining like fireworks over your sad, empty town

Ooh

Dear John, I see it all now that you're gone

Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?

The girl in the dress cried the whole way home

I see it all now that you're gone

Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?

The girl in the dress wrote you a song

You shoulda known

Don't you think I was too young?

You shoulda known

Vinyl Album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)"

Credits

Song Title: Dear John (Taylor’s Version)

Artist: Taylor Swift

Written By: Taylor Swift

Produced By: Christopher Rowe & Taylor Swift

Release Date: July 7, 2023

Music Label: Republic Records

Meaning

"Dear John (Taylor’s Version)" is widely believed to be about Swift's relationship with John Mayer, an American singer-songwriter. The song delves into a complicated and tumultuous relationship, with lyrics that express feelings of betrayal, heartbreak, and disappointment. It is a deeply personal and introspective song that captures the pain and emotional turmoil associated with a toxic and manipulative relationship.

In the lyrics, Swift questions Mayer's intentions and addresses the emotional manipulation she experienced during their time together. She conveys a sense of vulnerability and explores the power dynamics at play in the relationship. The song also expresses a sense of liberation and moving on from the pain caused by the person addressed in the lyrics.

About

"Dear John (Taylor’s Version)" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, which was released as the fifth track from their third re-recorded album, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" in 2023.

There are total 22 tracks in Speak Now (Taylor's Version), was released on July 7, 2023.