MaximoTV. She is brooding and singing about her lost love while wandering morosely around her house. "Back to December"'s accompanying music video was directed by Yoann Lemoine, who directed the video for Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", and was filmed in late December 2010 before Christmas Day. We small talk, work and the weather [34], Internationally, "Back to December" had moderate success. )[31] The song was number 38 on the year-end chart of Hot Country Songs[32] and number 74 on the year-end chart of Hot 100. [60][61] Her rendition in that event was graded as a "B-" in the Los Angeles Times, noting that "a brief end-song breakaway into OneRepublic's "Apologize" seemed unnecessary". This was the main challenge to me. The reason you win is by allowing the other person to see you clearly for the first time — allowing them to assist you when you need assistance, cry with you when you feel you need comfort and help you stand when you feel as if you cannot bear your own weight,” he wrote. I watched you laughing from the passenger side and It is from her third studio album, Speak Now (2010).. Tell me, how's your family? 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 And I go back to December, turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time. 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 [5] On November 15, 2010, the song was released as the second single from Speak Now. "[17] His point was echoed by Rudy Klapper from Sputnikmusic, who described the song as a "regret-filled apology". [38] In an interview with Country Music Television, Lemoine explained that he developed the idea for the video after being inspired from the film, E.T. The best GIFs are on GIPHY. [4] "Back to December" was first released as a promotional single from Speak Now on October 12, 2010, as a part of the exclusive campaign by the iTunes Store leading up to the album's release. I'd go back to December all the time, Staying up playing back myself leaving And I think about summer, all the beautiful times [2][3] She continued, "I've never felt the need to apologize in a song before. Inspires Taylor Swift's "Back to December, "Taylor Swift's 'Back To December' Video Director Explains Clip", "Taylor Swift's 'Back to December' Video Dissected", "Who Is Taylor Swift's 'Back To December' Video Co-Star, Guntars Asmanis? [36] On the week ending October 18, 2010, the song debuted at number 24 in New Zealand.[37]. Trending. "[40] The music video premiered on January 13, 2011, on CMT[44] and Great American Country. [56] Swift also performed the song on Speak Now: Taylor Swift Live From New York City, a special programme which was streamed live on CMT.com, MTV.com, VH1.com and other MTV Networks websites in Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America to celebrate the release of her new album. It is also shown that Swift slips the letter that she has written in his coat pocket before he leaves. Back to December. [47] Leah Collins of Dose.ca called the music video "dreamy and moody". [49] The Improper noticed that the video has "the look and feel of a Hallmark movie and is almost as maudlin,"[50] while Amos Barshad of New York magazine felt that the video was "terrible. [33] As of November 2017, "Back to December" has sold 2 million copies in the United States. And I go back to December all the time, It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missin' you Wishing that I realized what I had when you were mine And 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, your sweet smile, So good to me, so right And how you held me in your arms Back To December Chords by Taylor Swift. “When you’re vulnerable with someone, there is a connection that cannot be broken. [25] Upon its release as a promotional single, it debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 with sales of 242,000 digital downloads (approximately), on October 12, 2010. [57], Swift also performed "Back to December" on several other occasions. [26] Following its single release, the song re-entered Billboard Hot 100 at number 74 on the week ending November 27, 2010. Mystery & Discover. [45] Footages of the school and baseball stadium in the video were filmed in MacArthur Park in Binghamton, New York,[46] while scenes with Swift were shot in an old country mansion outside of Nashville. Directed by Woodkid, Woodkid. 0:55. [12], The song has received critical acclaim. "Back to December" received acclaim reviews from critics, who regarded it as one of the highlights of Speak Now. I miss your tanned … With Taylor Swift. It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine "[14] Bobby Peacock from Roughstock gave the song four stars out of five and praised Swift's vocal, saying that "it's her best vocal since "Tim McGraw"". Who was she singing to? [8] It is set in common time and has a ballad tempo of 72 beats per minute. "[40] Lemoine was allowed to take control of the whole production of the video, although it was Swift's idea to have her character leave the letter for her beloved. "Back to December" addresses a first for me, in that I've never apologized to someone in a song before. [35] In Australia, the song entered at number 26 on the week ending October 31, 2010. In the good, or bad, or the apology, the person I wrote the song for deserves this. I'd go back in time and change it but I can't According to Swift, the song is the first time she ever apologizes to someone in a song. G A Em I'd go back to December turn around and make it alright. "Back to December" is an orchestral country popballad and its lyrics are a remorseful plea for forgiveness for breaking up with a former lover. "[19], Swift's lyrics in this song made an appearance in Thomas Fellows' He Spoke With Authority: Get, Then Give the Advantage of Confidence. And I'd go back to December all the time She writes songs," replied Lautner. [27] It reached a position of number 18. "I'd go back in time and change it but I can't, so if the chain is on your door, I understand" This is the other line. 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According to the Back To December Songfacts, the song is dedicated to an actual person to whom Taylor feels she had done wrong. Guitar, guitar pro, bass, drum tabs and chords with online tab player. "[3] The hidden lyrics in the booklet spell out the word "TAY". [11], Leah Greenblatt from Entertainment Weekly ranked these couplets from the song; ("Your guard is up and I know why, because 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"), at number two out of ten best couplets from Speak Now sheet. The song features orchestral arrangement, and the lyrics speak of an apology. [20] Fellows is also born in 1989 and writes in the personal narrative style as does Swift. Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone gave it a positive review commenting, "Swift's voice is unaffected enough to mask how masterful she has become as a singer; she lowers her voice for the payoff lines in the classic mode of a shy girl trying to talk tough. The song received moderate success internationally, peaking at number 24 in New Zealand, and number 26 in Australia. Back to December tells the story of Anna and her journey through life. "Back to December" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her third studio album Speak Now (2010). Is still burned in the back of your mind I go back to December all the time. Probably mindless dreaming, If we loved again I swear I'd love you right Back to December (Taylor Swift) - Cover By Trishna. Music video for Taylor Swift's song, Back To December. And I'd go back to December Because 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. It's about getting stuck in a place of romantic regret. "[52] In a different perspective, Kyle Anderson of MTV argued that the music video puts Swift in a "pantheon of modern classics" with regards to its "almost haunting visual sense" which makes up for the inadequate narrative. SKU: MN0088036 Following its single release, the song re-entered Billboard Hot 100 at number seventy-four on the week ending November 27, 2010. The song was sent to country radio in the United States on November 15, 2010, as the second single from Speak Now. 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 change my own mind I go back to December all the time I miss your tan skin, your sweet smile So good to me, so right And how you held me in your arms that September night "Back to December" is an orchestral country pop ballad and its lyrics are a remorseful plea for forgiveness for breaking up with a former lover. Back to December is written as an 'apology somg' to Taylor Lautner saying that she's sorry for hurting him. [53] Her points were echoed by Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly, who deemed the video as "kind of lovely", which corresponds with the melancholic yet regretful mood of the song. Jillian Mapes of Billboard believed that the video is "appropriately understated" considering the fact that the song is all about making an apology. "[13] Jonathan Keefe from Slant Magazine complimented Swift's ability "to write an indelible melody" and praised the production of the song, writing "[the song] showcase(s) Swift's unique knack for matching the overall tone of a melody to the broader themes of a song". Swift has performed "Back to December" in several live appearances, notably at the 44th annual Country Music Association Awards and at the 38th American Music Awards. She is also seen sitting in the bathtub, missing her boyfriend who she didn't treat well when they were together. 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, all the time Addeddate 2012-10-28 23:19:48 External_metadata_update 2019-04-10T11:22:24Z Identifier BackToDecember_944. I'd go back to December all the time It's not just about feeling like a Lady Antebellum song. And I go back to December all the time. Maybe this is wishful thinking He concluded that "[the song] feels a little more focused, a little more mature and a little better-sung than her previous material. Swift and her ex, matching their gazes across frames, and blurring focus tastefully. [9] It follows the chord progression of D–Bm7–G-D.[9] Randy Lewis from Los Angeles Times commented that "Back to December" is one of two songs where Swift has first incorporated an orchestra on record (the other being "Haunted"). And I Go Back To December All The Time. It is the only song from Speak Now that charted on the Hot 100 year-end chart in 2011. The song was sent to country radio in the United States on November 15, 2010, as the second single from Speak Now. Lyrics to 'Back To December' by Taylor Swift: 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 then ever Back to December Lyrics: I'm so glad you made time to see me / How's life? But in the last two years I've experienced a lot, [including] a lot of different kinds of learning lessons. ", "Taylor Swift's 'Back to December' Video: Who is the Mystery Man? The final scene shows her ex-boyfriend sitting in the bleachers of the snowy football field, reading her apology letter. [30] "Back to December" also became Swift's fifth song to have failed to reach the top spot on the Hot Country Songs, instead peaked at the top three (the previous songs were "Teardrops on My Guitar" at number two, "Picture to Burn" at number three, and both of "White Horse" and "Mine" at number two) and her ninth overall song to reach the top ten, but failed to reach the top spot (the previous songs were "Tim McGraw" at number six, "Fifteen" at number seven, "Fearless" at number ten, and four Top five songs previously mentioned. Mandi Bierly from Entertainment Weekly describes the song as "a melancholy mea culpa with the kind of driving chorus and age-appropriate yet universal honesty",[11] adding that "in the tune [...] she says she’s sorry for the last time he saw her ('You gave me roses, and I left them there to die') and that she wishes she realized what she had ('I’d go back to December, turn around, and change my own mind/I go back to December all the time'). The song was released in the United States on November 14, 2010. And sometimes you learn a lesson too late and at that point you need to apologize because you were careless. The video cuts to Swift inside a house wearing a comfy sweater draped over one shoulder. [38] Yet, The Oxonian Review considered Swift's "listlessness, the bare trees, and snowy indoors" in the music video attuned to the tenor of the song, achieved by "mixing wide shots, medium close ups, and cut-ins of Ms. [10], The song's narrative is in first person, and depicts Swift apologizing to a young man whose heart she broke. December 18, 2009. plus-circle Add Review. He also added that he "appreciate(s) the restrained vocal, though a more varied melody would’ve made the chorus quite a bit more distinctive. And I go back to December It turns out freedom ain't nothin' but missin' you, wishin' I'd realized what I had when you were mine I go back to December, turn around and make it allright i go back to December turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time All the time. Upon its release as a promotional single, \"Back to December\" debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 with sales of approximately 242,000 digital downloads, on October 12, 2010. HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawg​" - LYRICS, NEW SONG: Rod Wave - POP SMOKE - "MOOD SWINGS" ft. Lil Tjay - LYRICS, NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS, 18 Non-Traditional Yet Perfect Wedding Songs, NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS, 23 One Hit Wonders You Still Can't Get Out Of Your Head. The video reached 100 million views on Vevo in June 2015, becoming Swift's 13th certified video. "[15] The Oxonian Review considers it the centerpiece of the melancholic album, noting how "equating regret with December is a mainstream American musical tradition" and this song is "the congruence of her singing and songwriting at its finest. And then 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 A 30-second sample of "Back to December". The song's accompanying music video, directed by Yoann Lemoine, laments the aftermath of a break-up between Swift and her boyfriend. And how you held me in your arms that September night Critics have praised the song for its lyrics, melody, and vocals. 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 Change My Own Mind I Go Back To December All The Time. [39] 3:52. 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