Taylor Swift is known for wearing her heart on her sleeve—and in the lines of her songs, too.The songstress has frequently turned her songwriting abilities towards others who have touched her life in one way or another—whether through love, a feud or a breakup.
If you’ve ever wondered just who Taylor Swift’s songs are about, wonder no more.
We’ve gathered all of the songs that Swift has written about her past lovers, current beau Travis Kelce and even her feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. You can check out the full guide below.
Joe Jonas
Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas dated from July 2008 until October 2008, after Jonas broke up with her over the phone. Later that same year, Swift released her second studio album, Fearless—which she later re-released in 2021. Below are the songs rumored to be about him and their relationship.
“Forever & Always (Taylor’s Version)”
“You All Over Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
“Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
None of these songs are on The Eras Tour setlist, but they have all been performed acoustically in the “Surprise Song” section.
Taylor Lautner
After meeting in 2009, Swift and Twilight Saga star Taylor Lautner briefly dated, but have remained friends ever since. He even appeared in the singer’s 2023 music video for “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” and actually joined Swift on stage for a live viewing. Because of this, the number of songs about Lautner is slim—limited to one, in fact— but that doesn’t mean it isn’t incredible.
“Back to December (Taylor’s Version)”
Lautner’s song wasn’t on The Eras Tour setlist, but it was performed in the second show in Denver, Colorado, during the “Surprise Song” section.
John Mayer
After meeting when Swift was 19, singer John Mayer—who was 32 at the time—immediately set his sights on her despite the 13-year age gap. The two then dated briefly in 2009 and Swift has not been shy about releasing the following songs rumored to be about him.
“Dear John (Taylor’s Version)”
“The Story of Us (Taylor’s Version)”
“Superman (Taylor’s Version)”
“Ours (Taylor’s Version)”
“Foolish One (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
“Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve”
“The Manuscript”
Mayer believes, though, that despite dating her at the age of 19, he doesn’t warrant all the flak he gets through her songs. “I’m pretty good at taking accountability now, and I never did anything to deserve that. It was a really lousy thing for her to do.”
None of these songs are on The Eras Tour setlist, but have been performed in the “Surprise Song” section.
Jake Gyllenhaal
All we have to say before diving into Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal’s relationship—which started and ended in 2010—is give her back the scarf, Jake! And maybe listen to the following songs, which are reportedly all about you!
“Red (Taylor’s Version)”
“All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)”
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
“The Moment I Knew (Taylor’s Version)”
“State of Grace (Taylor’s Version)”
“We Are Never Getting Back Together (Taylor’s Version)”
“I Almost Do (Taylor’s Version)”
“Maroon”
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” and “We Are Never Getting Back Together (Taylor’s Version)” are on The Eras Tour Setlist, and the others have been played during the “Surprise Song” section.
Connor Kennedy
That’s right, Swift dated Kennedy briefly in 2012, and while the two kept it very low-key, that didn’t stop Swift from reportedly writing the following songs about him.
“Starlight (Taylor’s Version)”
“Begin Again (Taylor’s Version)”
Both of these songs did not make The Eras Tour setlist, but were “Surprise Songs.”
Harry Styles
Harry Styles And Swift dated in 2012, and while their public appearances might have been limited, Swift did reportedly release numerous songs about him.
“I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor’s Version)”
“Come Back…Be Here (Taylor’s Version)”
“22 (Taylor’s Version)”
“Out of The Words (Taylor’s Version)”
“Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
“Style (Taylor’s Version)”
“Style (Taylor’s Version),” “I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor’s Version)” and “22 (Taylor’s Version)” are on The Eras Tour setlist, and the others have been performed as “Surprise Songs.”
Swift and Joe Alwyn dated from 2016 until 2023, so it’s no surprise that the singer reportedly released multiple songs about their relationship, including some breakup songs. See them all below!