10 Taylor Swift breakup anthems you should listen to after her split

The musician reportedly broke up with her longtime boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn

It’s all about a journey from love and trust to heartbreak and pain for Taylor Swift – and her chart-busting tracks! The award-winning singer-songwriter, who is known for pouring her heart and soul into her music – particularly when it comes to breakups - has many a time taken inspiration from her dating life for her music.

Just when everyone thought Swift (finally) found the love of her life, the news of her recent breakup with her longtime partner, actor Joe Alwyn, left many fans shaken but secretly wondering whether it is time for new music soon.

As we wait to see what comes next, let's take a look back at some of Swift's most iconic breakup songs over the years. From bitter anthems to poignant ballads to songs that encourage you to move on from a breakup, these songs may have been inspired by her life but there’s something for everyone here!

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Released in 2012, this breakup anthem was reportedly about Swift's tumultuous on-and-off relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal. The lyrics echo Swift's frustration with giving one too many chances and her determination to move on – for good.

All Too Well
You know the breakup is bad when there are two songs on the same album about you that make the charts! All Too Well, also originally released in 2012 as part of her album Red, is reportedly about Gyllenhaal as well. The song also has a 10-minute version with a video now to show the memories and pain Swift held on to after the breakup.  

Forever and Always
Breakup over a phone call? That has to be the most brutal split ever. Inspired by her breakup with Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, Forever and Always reference a phone call that Swift received from Jonas, during which he reportedly ended their relationship.

Dear John
Ever seen a carefully written love letter for someone who broke your heart? If not, listen to this song! Reportedly about Swift's relationship with John Mayer, Dear John voices her expectations, disappointments, and hurt from the short-time relationship.

Back to December
If you’re the heartbreaker with a sense of regret for how you ended things with someone but it’s too late, this one’s for you!  Back to December, a sweet, nostalgic melody, is reportedly about Swift's regret over breaking up with actor Taylor Lautner.

Style
As the name suggests, this heartbreak number is reportedly inspired by Swift’s feelings for Harry Styles of One Direction and his lack thereof.

Wildest Dreams
You know how some relationships are just too good to be true? Something about them is utterly perfect and yet they’re not meant to be… Tom Hiddleston was reportedly the lover turned stranger for Swift and Wildest Dreams pays an ode to love so intense that it brings with itself a realisation that it couldn't last forever.

I Almost Do
While unclear about which relationship I Almost Do is inspired by, what matters is how powerful it is for someone who’s missing a love they experienced every day until it went away. An unexpected breakup can lead to people wondering what could have been and finding justifications for a relationship that never quite seemed to work out.

Clean
Ever heard of closure? Swift spells it as Clean. Reportedly about her breakup with musician Calvin Harris, the lyrics express the process of moving on from a relationship and finding a sense of clarity.

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