Taylor Swift’s Enchanting Rendition of ‘Back To December (Taylor’s Version)’ Unveiled in a Captivating Trailer for ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’
Step into the nostalgic embrace of winter as Taylor Swift takes us “Back To December” in the midst of summer’s glow! On June 29, the Season 2 trailer for the highly anticipated series, The Summer I Turned Pretty, graced our screens, and within it, Taylor Swift gifted the world with her heartfelt rendition of “Back to December (Taylor’s Version).” Sharing the re-recorded masterpiece on Twitter, the 33-year-old songstress playfully captioned the clip as “Crying (Taylor’s Version).” The original enchanting melody, initially released in 2010 as part of her album Speak Now, will find its way back to our souls on July 7.
The moment the song breathed life within the trailer, Swifties flooded the reply section of her tweet with overflowing emotions, overwhelmed by the gift of this single a week before the album’s arrival. “NO IM CRYING HELLO?!” one fan playfully exclaimed, while another tearfully confessed, “LITERALLY CRYING!” Immersed in the beauty of Taylor’s blonde locks, admirers overflowed the comments section of the show’s tweet, showering adoration upon the mesmerizing composition. “I’M ALREADY SOBBING AND I’VE REWATCHED THIS TOO MANY TIMES,” quipped one impassioned devotee, as another expressed, “Not back to December,” accompanied by tearful emojis.
As devoted Swifties are well aware, this heartfelt track was initially penned with Taylor’s former flame, Taylor Lautner, in mind. Confirming this poignant connection, the Twilight star revealed the truth during a 2016 interview with Lea Michele and John Stamos (watch here). Taylor and Lautner briefly intertwined their lives in 2009 after crossing paths on the set of the movie Valentine’s Day. Within the song’s lyrics, she pours her heart out, belting, “I miss your tan skin, your sweet smile / So good to me, so right,” encapsulating her sentiments for the 31-year-old actor.
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Despite the ending of their romantic journey, Lautner remains a steadfast supporter of his ex’s music. In a delightful twist of fate, he responded to the album announcement with a lighthearted TikTok video on May 17. In the endearing clip, he humorously dropped to his knees, playfully vowing to “Pray” for Swift’s ex, John Mayer, who was famously immortalized in her soul-stirring song “Dear John” from the 2010 album. “I think it’s a great album. Yeah, I feel safe,” the captivating Hollywood hunk shared with TODAY.com at the time, ensuring his sincere support. Lautner has since found love and tied the knot with Taylor Dome in 2022, embarking on a new chapter of his life.
The grand revelation of the Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) album occurred during Taylor’s spellbinding Nashville Eras Tour show on May 5. Taking center stage, the “Anti-Hero” enchantress shared her well-kept secret with devoted Swifties, teasing them with the album’s mesmerizing cover art projected onto a captivating jumbotron behind her (watch here). Overflowing with excitement, Taylor expressed her intricate planning process, unveiling her creation to her adoring fans. “I plot, I scheme, I plan…I think rather than me speaking about it, I thought I would just show you, so if you would direct your attention to the back big screen,” Taylor affectionately revealed. As the anticipation builds, fans can eagerly anticipate the album’s arrival next week!
Experience the emotions woven within the tapestry of Taylor Swift’s musical journey as she leads us through the evocative chapters of her life. With “Back To December (Taylor’s Version),” she invites us to revisit our own cherished memories, transcending the seasons and captivating our hearts.