Taylor Swift's 13 best breakup songs, ranked

Callie AhlgrimApr 12, 2023, 17:43 IST

Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona.John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Taylor Swift has perfected the art of the breakup anthem.
Her lyrics explore a range of post-heartbreak feelings, from regret and anger to despair and yearning.

13. "The Story of Us"

"The Story of Us" was released as a single in 2011.Taylor Swift/YouTube

"Forever & Always" is the 11th track on "Fearless (Taylor's Version)."Theo Wargo/WireImage

"Last Kiss" is the 13th track on "Speak Now."Larry Busacca/Getty Images

"Holy Ground" is the 11th track on "Red."John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images

"Picture to Burn" was released as a single in 2008.Taylor Swift/YouTube

"Hits Different" is the 14th track on "Midnights (Target Exclusive)."Ethan Miller/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Champagne Problems" is the second track on "Evermore."Omar Vega/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Death by a Thousand Cuts" is the 10th track on "Lover."Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Right Where You Left Me" is the 16th track on "Evermore (Deluxe Version)."Omar Vega/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Clean" is the 13th track on "1989."Liu Xingzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images

"The 1" is the opening track on "Folklore."Ethan Miller/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Dear John" is the fifth track on "Speak Now."Larry Busacca/Getty Images

"All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" is the 30th track on "Red (Taylor's Version)."John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management