Taylor Swift - Would've, Could've, Should've (official Lyric Video) May 2026

: Swift uses violent and morbid diction—such as "wound," "poison," "weapon," and "tomb"—to describe how these memories continue to haunt her even a decade later.

The track is widely interpreted by critics and fans as a sequel to Swift's 2010 song "Dear John," reflecting on a relationship she had at age 19 with a 32-year-old man. : Swift uses violent and morbid diction—such as

"Would've, Could've, Should've" is the nineteenth track on Taylor Swift's tenth studio album, , released on October 21, 2022. This haunting, new wave-leaning soft rock song explores themes of deep regret and the long-lasting trauma stemming from an age-inappropriate relationship in the narrator's past. Key Themes and Symbols released on October 21