Taylor Lautner Shared His Thoughts On Taylor Swift's "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" And John Mayer

    Lautner — who is the supposed inspiration behind Taylor Swift's Speak Now track "Back to December" shared how he feels about the album coming out again and his thoughts on Taylor's controversial ex, John Mayer.

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    Earlier this month, Taylor Swift announced the release date for her third re-recorded album, Speak Now (Taylor's Version). The album, with the inclusion of several unreleased vault tracks, is set to come out on July 7th.

    It fills me with such pride and joy to announce that my version of Speak Now will be out July 7 (just in time for July 9th, iykyk 😆) I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their… pic.twitter.com/oa0Vs5kszr

    — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 6, 2023
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    The fully self-written album famously includes songs about two of her ex-boyfriends at the time — Taylor Lautner and John Mayer.

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    Lautner, who is rumored to be the inspiration behind "Back to December," commented on the album's re-release, saying, "I think it's a great album. Yeah, I feel safe....Praying for John." Honestly........he's so valid for that.

    Amongst Swifties, Lautner is often praised as one of Taylor's fan-favorite exes. Frankly, he's been a generally unproblematic ex, remained respectful, and hasn't been the subject of any scathing songs like others have. In "Back to December," Taylor actually apologizes for how she acted in the relationship, with lyrics like, "So this is me swallowing my pride / standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night."

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    Lautner's comments come from the influx of hate some of Taylor's other exes have received after her re-recorded albums, like (to a lesser extent) Joe Jonas with Fearless (Taylor's Version) and (to a much greater extent) Jake Gyllenhaal with Red (Taylor's Version). I think it's safe to say Jake has not known peace since the beloved 10-minute version of "All Too Well" came out.

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    just listened all too well 10 minutes version pic.twitter.com/cxaXvpDAv0

    — mirrorball (@fancysnaake) November 12, 2021
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    crying this is literally jake gyllenhaal right now pic.twitter.com/2iFUCvfXNx

    — mitsuki (@mitskiIeaks) November 12, 2021

    Much like Jake, John is the assumed subject of some very telling songs, like "Dear John." He's also believed to be the inspiration behind "Would've, Could've, Should've" off the 3 a.m. version of Taylor's Midnights album — one of Taylor's rawest songs that addresses the pain and regrets behind a relationship when she was 19 years old. She was 19 when she and John Mayer dated.

    Closeup of John Mayer and Taylor Swift at an event together
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    Safe to say...I think Taylor Lautner is right in assuming John's gonna get the Jake Gyllenhaal treatment from fans. Anyway........here's to Taylor Lautner having a wonderful and peaceful July 7th!

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