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Taylor Swift Releases Re-Recorded 'Speak Now' Album With Controversial Lyric Change

  • Taylor Swift released the re-recorded version of her third studio album Speak Now, part of an ongoing effort to regain control of her master recordings.
  • Swift made changes to the lyrics of her song "Better Than Revenge", replacing a line criticized as misogynistic.
  • The album includes six previously unreleased tracks from Swift's archive alongside re-recordings of hits like "Enchanted" and "Dear John".
  • The decision to change the lyric in "Better Than Revenge" has sparked debate over artistic intent and growth.
  • Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is the latest in Swift's project to re-record her first six albums after losing the rights to her masters in a contentious record deal.
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