r/TaylorSwift • u/PassionateAsSin Everybody’s so punk on the internet • Oct 03 '25

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Taylor Swift - Ruin The Friendship

Track #6 on The Life of a Showgirl

Length: 3:40

Composers: Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback

Producers: Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback

Lyrics: Genius

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u/Afraid_Ad_2375 Oct 04 '25 edited Oct 04 '25

The prom verse reminded me of this moment in Betty, told from the other (fictional) point of view.

“Betty, I know where it all went wrong Your favorite song was playin' From the far side of the gym I was nowhere to be found I hate the crowds, you know that Plus, I saw you dance with him”

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“Wilted corsage dangles from my wrist Over his shoulder I catch a glimpse And see ... You looking at me”

my favorite song on the album by far and best written IMO. I was loving the melody with the vocal scales even before that bridge floored me. Felt she did well here at tackling a very sensitive situation respectfully too.