Back to December is a song by Taylor Swift, which she supposedly wrote as an apology to actor Taylor Lautner following their breakup. The song reflects Swifts regret over the end of the relationship, expressing a wish to go back in time and right her wrongs. It was well received by critics for its sincerity and lyrical maturity.
I'm so glad you made time to see me How's life, tell me, how's your family I haven't seen them in a while You've been good, busier than ever We small talk, work and the weather Your guard is up and I know why
Cause the last time you saw me Is still burned in the back of your mind You gave me roses and I left them there to die
So this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you Saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine I go back to December, turn around and make it alright I go back to December all the time
These days I haven't been sleeping Staying up, playing back myself leaving When your birthday passed and I didn't call Then I think about summer, all the beautiful times I watched you laughing from the passenger side And realized I loved you in the fall
And when the cold came, the dark days When fear crept into my mind You gave me all your love and all I gave you was goodbye
So this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you Saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing that I'd realized what I had when you were mine I go back to December, turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time
I miss your tan skin and your sweet smile So good to me, so right And how you held me in your arms that September night The first time you ever saw me cry Maybe this is wishful thinking Probably mindless dreaming But if we loved again, I swear I'd love you right
I'd go back in time and change it, but I can't So if the chain is on your door, I understand
But this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you Saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December --> comp in It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing that I'd realized what I had when you were mine I go back to December, turn around and make it alright I go back to December, turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time