An Analysis of the Back to December Lyrics

An Analysis of the Back to December Lyrics

The "Back to December" lyrics, written and sung by Taylor Swift, start out shyly, ("I'm so glad you made time to see me,") and then gradually progresses to painful honesty ("Your guard is up and I know why,"), and heartbreak ("You gave me roses and I left them there to die."). The song has been described by Taylor herself, as well as music industry critics, as an apology song; the first song, Taylor states, in which she has ever apologized.

While there is speculation as to who the jilted lover could be (perhaps a werewolf?) Swift dated recently?) this song works as a universal apology song, one every learner can relate to at some point in life. The Back to December lyrics follow a conversation Swift has with an unnamed and spurned lover. She sings that she's "standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night," and that she longs to go "back to December" (a phrase repeated ten times in the song). Last December was when the unnamed couple was assumedly last together, and before she made the regretful decision to say "goodbye."

The music video also heightens the drama of the Back to December lyrics, as it places the song amid a snowy football field in the winter season. The video shows Swift brooding and suffering, regretting her decision. As the snow starts to enter the house, she begins writing a letter. The video shows a montage of her and him together and enjoying the moment. She then puts her finished letter into the young man's coat pocket before leaving. The video ends on a questionable note, as the ex sits in the bleachers, reading over the letter.

Perhaps the mystery will never be solved, just as the best of Alanis Morissette and Carly Simon's work have remained up in the air. Nevertheless, Back to December lyrics are heartfelt and well capture the anguish of the moment when one realizes he/she has made a mistake. If only we all could go back in time, back to a comfortable place, and make things right. Back to December is a great song for brooding and one of the most beautiful apology songs ever written. Taylor Swift's song has achieved remarkable success in a post-feminist culture, and a welcoming industry receptive to country influences in their pop genres. Download this one right away and catch the music video!

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