

Harsh critics, painful memories (hi, Kanye), and sweet moments on tour also influenced this era. Many songs do refer to Swift’s romantic past, inspired by ex-boyfriends, but that’s far from her only source of inspiration.

Nostalgic fans - the ones who were listening back when Speak Now came out for the first time in October 2010 - know there’s a lot of lore surrounding this album. So, now’s as good a time as any to look back over the inspiration behind the fan-favorite Taylor Swift album. The re-released album comes with all of their old favorites, plus six new songs from the vault. It’s time for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) - and the Swifties have plenty to celebrate.
