SoCal Swifties are buzzing this week as eagle-eyed fans have spotted subtle but significant changes in the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s 2017 album, ‘Reputation.’ The alterations, first noticed on Apple Music, suggest a potential reinterpretation or evolution of the album’s themes as Swift continues to re-record her past work.
The most prominent change appears in the track ‘I Did Something Bad.’ The original lyric, ‘If he doesn’t, he doesn’t, he doesn’t / And you’ll love it,’ has reportedly been updated to ‘If he calls me a bitch, I’m gonna flash a grin.’ This shift from a more ambiguous statement to a direct, defiant response has sparked considerable discussion across fan forums and social media platforms.
While the exact reasons behind the lyrical adjustments remain speculative, the timing is notable. Swift is currently in the midst of re-recording her first six albums, a project that began in November 2020. Fans are eagerly awaiting ‘Taylor’s Version’ of ‘Reputation,’ and these lyric changes may offer a glimpse into how Swift is recontextualizing her past narratives for her current audience. The re-recordings, while not yet officially dated for ‘Reputation,’ are a significant undertaking for the artist and her dedicated fanbase.