Taylor Swift Apologizes to Ex-Boyfriend Taylor Lautner Through New Song

By Rebecca Macatee Posted Oct 12th 2010 02:05PM

Remember when Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner were first spotted together? It didn't take long before the blonde country cutie and the handsome, jacked-up werewolf became Hollywood's newest it couple. We all got caught up in their teenage love story, but as we know, the two decided to be "just friends" back in December 2009.

Their short-lived courtship did result in some endearingly witty 'SNL' shout-outs to one another, a slew of tabloid covers and, evidently, a song on Swift's upcoming album, 'Speak Now.'

We think it's safe to say the song 'Back to December' is about Swift's relationship with Lautner.

"'Back to December' is a song that addresses a first from me in that I've never apologized to someone in song before," Swift said as she introduced a preview clip of the song. "Whether it be good or bad or an apology, the person I wrote this song about deserves this. This is about a person who was incredible to me, just perfect to me in a relationship, and I was really careless with him. So, this is a song full of words that I would say to him that he deserves to hear."

Here are the lyrics to the portion of the song Swift previewed:

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 all right.

Now, let's take a closer look at these heartfelt words. Although the Taylors officially announced their split later in December, rumor has it the night they broke things off was Dec. 13, Swift's twentieth birthday. Lautner had flown to Nashville to celebrate the occasion. Swift was surrounded by her family and friends and reportedly felt smothered by Lautner's sudden surprise visit.

He'd been traveling near and far to spend time with his 'Valentine's Day' co-star, but Swift hadn't been putting the same level of effort into their relationship. That night, Swift told Lautner she didn't see things going anywhere and thought it was best to end their relationship.

It looks like Swift has since had a change of heart and realized she took Lautner for granted. It's easy to believe the actor who plays beloved Jacob Black in the 'Twilight Saga' would be the ultimate nice guy/perfect boyfriend in real life, and from Swift's lyrics, it looks like it's true.

So here's our question: Now that Swift has realized the "freedom" she thought she wanted is "nothing but missing [Lautner]," is a reconciliation possible?

We're used to Swift singing about the guys who've screwed her over, so admitting she's the one at fault in this failed relationship is a first for her. Now that she's put it out there and swallowed her pride, can Lautner "make it all right"?

We really hope this song leads to the return of Taylor-squared. We're also looking forward to Swift's song about Joe Jonas dumping her over the phone! Sing it, girl!

Tags: taylor lautner, taylor swift

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Tuesday 12 October

By Dennis

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Since Taylor is in the apologizing mood, I think she should now apologize for being a pitiful singer.

By Dave

You got that right, Dennis. Swift should apologize for the hoax she has pulled on the whole world, masquerading as a good singer.

By Anthony

Just a lame excuse to try to sell some of her horrible records. I hope this dude doesn't mind an off-key apology.

Wednesday 13 October

By CMG

SHE SUCK'S, SHE CAN'T SING, AND ALL HER SONG'S ARE THE SAME BEAT,SAME TONE, JUST SUCK'S...........

Sunday 17 October

By tana green

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Anthony, it might still be trendy in your set to use the insulting "lame" to put something or someone down, There are real lame people, the ones who limp or use a wheelchair, and to them "lame" as a put down is a hurtful thing. So, dude, think about it next time you are tempted to use that word and find one that doesn't insult someone.

By Bluto

Apologize to me, Skinny Sister, fer ruining my ears wit ya sucky singing.

By anon

Oh Taylor, you know your 'ex' prefers the other team anyway and your dating was a strategic setup by both your teams, especially his to encourage his straight image and teeny bopper fans going to his films. Hate to burst this bubble.

By nicole

How do you know he's gay?

By timangiek

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Taylor, run and don't look back. This girl could possibly be the next Brittany or Miley. Always trying to be what she once was.

By Diana

OK somebody is buying this chicks music and we know it isn't us so should we enlighten the mothers of the 5 year olds that do buy Taylors music? Every time she gets an award I darn near gag. I hate to say it but she would have never made it past the first round of American Idol.

She kisses and tells and it's OK, John Mayer kisses and tells and he's a douchbag - talk about double standards.

By Eddie Ray

She might not have even got past the audition round of Idol.

By Wendy

Very true. If Colbie Caillat, a lovely girl with better singing skills than Swift, can't get past the audition round at Idol, how on earth could an off key singer like Taylor?

By Lala

you are slightly confused Taylor swift was never on American Idol

By Shawn

Taylor Swift just strikes me as being unappreciative to the fans buying her records, etc. I believe she's had way too much media coverage. She's even featured on the November issue of Glamour. It's nice to see people disproving of her and not being told they are just jealous because of her looks/talent, or lack thereof, etc.

By Renee2

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I can't believe you think she's ripping people off while Twilight is the biggest scam going! Kristen and Robert are playing a game to milk all the youngsters in going to see the movie over and over. I was waiting in line to see a movie and there were 4 girls in front of us. Between all four girls they had seen Eclipse 123 times. Robert and Kristen finally found a way to get even with their fans.

By Gypsyros1

Hindsight is always 20/20. When Swift spent most of 2009 reaping awards (basically, pity-prizes over the Kanye fiasco), she began to believe the hype, dropping Lautner because she thought that she had a chance with John Mayer. Lauter: keeping moving forward and don't look back.

By BB

Maybe she should apologize to all of us for consistently singing out of tune.

By mike

Lautner is better off without Swift. Not that she's all that bad, but her over-protective obsessive mother is a fruitcake.

By tyzaymcclinton

wow

By Pamela

She has said before that her music was her journal and diary. So this is her page of her life. You go Taylor.

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