Taylor Swift The record-breaking Eras Tour has officially come to an end after 21 months, and it remains to be seen whether Swift will ever perform these 10 songs live again. The Eras Tour began in March 2023 and covered 149 shows in 51 cities in 21 countries. Swift's latest surprise songs helped perfectly conclude the tour earlier this month, truly marking the end of an era.
Now, Taylor Swift's future after the Eras Tour is an exciting question mark, and that includes the future of her concerts and live performances. Swift will no doubt return with new announcements in 2025, especially as many are waiting to see when she will be released Reputation (Taylor's version) and if she will release Taylor Swift/Debut (Taylor's version). But which of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour songs could the singer be retiring now that the international tour is over??
“Tim McGraw”
Album: Taylor Swift (debut)
The Eras Tour was a unique opportunity because it intended to cover Taylor Swift's entire discography rather than covering a specific album. Only the surprise songs allowed Swift to perform songs she hadn't yet performed live. In fact, even now, there are still songs that Taylor Swift hasn't performed live. With the tour over, though, there are a number of reasons why Swift might not perform certain songs live again.
Swift is less likely to perform these first few songs, and with the tour over, it's hard to imagine when she would perform “Tim McGraw” again.
Swift's first single, “Tim McGraw,” is an example of one of these songs. Of all the albums, Swift's debut album Taylor Swiftwas the least represented on the Eras Tour, although “Tim McGraw” was a surprise song more than once. Still, it's clear that Swift is less likely to play these old songs, and with the tour over, it's hard to imagine when she would play “Tim McGraw” again. I hope that's not the case, because This song that started it all is still loved.
“Today was a fairytale”
Album: Fearless (Taylor's version)
Another song that Taylor Swift probably won't play live again is “Today Was a Fairytale.” another early song from his discography. Like “Tim McGraw,” “Today Was a Fairytale” was a surprise song during the Eras Tour, but it was undoubtedly a much less expected addition. Originally, “Today Was a Fairytale” was supposed to be included in the Fearlessbut Swift removed the song from the album before it was released.
“Today Was a Fairytale” was then reproduced in the 2010 film Valentine's Dayin which Taylor Swift also starred.
“Today Was a Fairytale” was then reproduced in the 2010 film Valentine's Dayin which Taylor Swift also starred. However, when Swift released Fearless (Taylor's version)she included “Today Was a Fairytale” on the album. Because of the song's unique history and because it isn't one of Swift's biggest hits, it's possible that Swift won't perform this song again. That would be a real shame; “Today Was a Fairytale” is a beautiful and vastly underrated song.
“Cornelia Street”
Album: Lover
In addition to songs that may not be played live because they appeared early in Swift's discography and/or are not among her most popular, Swift may also have personal reasons for not wanting to perform certain songs live again. This is true for the Lover album, which many have long believed was written for/about Swift's ex, Joe Alwyn, at least in part. After their six-year relationship ended, it would be more than reasonable for Swift to not want to perform these songs again.
Swift is clearly a professional in a league of her own.
“Cornelia Street” is among the songs on Lover that Swift cannot perform live again for this reason. Of course, Swift is clearly a professional in a league of her own, so it's possible that her personal connection to these songs has no bearing on her decisions to perform them live again. This was a topic of conversation during the Eras Tour, as many of Swift's fans felt like they saw her transform throughout the tour, going from heartbroken over these songs to happy and healed.
Of course this can only be conjecture, but it is clear that Personal issues didn't stop Swift from playing these songs during the Eras Tour. Even so, with the Eras Tour and Lover both now in Swift’s rearview mirror, it’s unclear when or if she will perform “Cornelia Street” again. Hopefully, like the other inclusions on this list, Swift will still find reasons to perform this song live. While it may have deep personal meaning for Taylor Swift, it's also a fan favorite for a reason.
“You're losing me”
Album: Midnights (From The Vault)
“You're Losing Me” is perhaps even less likely than “Cornelia Street” to be performed live again. Although Swift performed “You're Losing Me” as a surprise song during the Eras Tour, this song's unusual history and heavy emotional weight could mean that these live performances will be the song's last. “You're Losing Me” was originally included as a bonus track on the Midnight (The Late Night Edition)and while it's available to stream now, for a while it was difficult to find online.
“You're Losing Me” is without a doubt one of Swift's most moving songs to date.
“You're Losing Me” is without a doubt one of Swift's most moving songs to date, as it captures the feelings of a relationship falling apart in real time. The track also feels more personal and vulnerable, even compared to Swift's other songs about heartbreak, as it starts with a deep sigh and maintains a heartbeat throughout the song. Mainly due to the song's dark tone, it's hard to imagine a scenario in which Swift would perform “You're Losing Me” again, but I hope she does. Lyrically, “You're Losing Me” is brilliant (and perfectly devastating).
“Would have, could have, should have”
Album: Midnights (3am Edition)
Yet another Midnight music – although this Midnight (3am Edition)–the future of “Would've, Could've, Should've” is also in question. Because the Eras Tour happened right after Swift's release of MidnightIt's safe to assume the album won't get its own tour. However, there's another layer to this particular song that makes it seem even less likely to be played live again than other songs. Midnight songs (many of which, like “Karma”, have proven to be incredibly popular and will likely be played again in the future).
Many have assumed that “Would've, Could've, Should've” is about the relationship Taylor Swift had with John Mayer when she was 19 and he was 32. Specifically, the lyrics, “I'm sure I would never have danced with the devil / at 19” led fans to this conclusion, as well as a few other references that seem linked to Mayer. However, Swift has made it clear in the years since the song was released that she doesn't want her fans to go after someone they believe her songs are about.Mayer undoubtedly included.
Interestingly, this statement came when she announced the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version)which is also believed to contain songs about Mayer. It certainly applies here as well, and raises questions about whether Swift will choose to perform this song live again. It will be a shame if Swift doesn't perform this song again in the future, since “Give me back my childhood / it was mine first” became a profound lyric for many.
“Different Hits”
Album: Midnights (Lavender Edition)
“Hits Different” was also a bonus track on a special edition of Midnightthis time Midnight (Lavender Edition). This song certainly gained popularity, but it doesn't seem to have gotten the same traction that some of the other bonus tracks, like “You're Losing Me,” did. However, Swift performed “Hits Different” as a surprise song on the Eras Tour, once in Chicago and once in London.
Like many of the other songs on recent albums Midnight and Lover (not to mention Department of Tortured Poets), many believe that this song is specifically about Joe Alwyn because the song refers to a loss of relationship being more difficult than most of the others. The assumption seems to be that since the two have been together for so long, this must be about Alwyn. Whether or not it is, it's reasonable to consider the possibility that “Hits Different” won't be performed live again, especially since it wasn't one of their biggest hits.
“Dear John”
Album: Speak Now
“Dear John” is perhaps one of Taylor Swift's most popular songs, but there's every reason to believe Swift won't perform it live again in the future.. As the title suggests, “Dear John” also appears to be about John Mayer, although the title is also a play on a 'Dear John letter'. This is exactly the song Swift seemed to be referring to in her brief speech to fans asking them not to defend her online.
It seems likely that Swift wants to put this era of her life behind her, at least when it comes to the discourse surrounding her relationship with Mayer. However, Swift also indicates that she wants to perform the song because she is proud of it, which could mean that she will sing “Dear John” live again.. It would be good news for many if she planned to perform it again in the future, because the song remains very popular – as the fanfare surrounding her playing it during the Eras Tour proved.
“King of my heart”
Album: Reputation
Although “King of My Heart” is a popular Taylor Swift song and is among the surprise songs on the Eras Tour, it is still unclear whether Swift will perform this song live again in the future. As with songs like “Cornelia Street”, “King of My Heart” is believed to be about Joe Alwyn, as it is by Reputationan album that apparently has many references to Swift's relationship with Alwyn. However, “King of My Heart” being from Reputation This could be good news for anyone who wants to hear music performed live again.
Taylor Swift fans are anxiously waiting Reputation (Taylor's version)and when it arrives, there will almost certainly be an entirely new version of “King of My Heart.”
Taylor Swift fans are anxiously waiting Reputation (Taylor's version)and when it arrives, there will almost certainly be an entirely new version of “King of My Heart.” In light of the Eras Tour and Reputation Stadium Tour, however, it is not guaranteed that Reputation (Taylor's version) will be played live, at least not in its entirety. This could mean that “King of My Heart” has been performed live for the last time – although there is a lot of hope that this is not the case.
“Paper Rings”
Album: Lover
While perhaps a surprising inclusion on this list, the very popular Lover the song “Paper Rings” may also have a dubious future. “Paper Rings” is a fun, upbeat song that’s usually a fan favorite, but this made it even more shocking that Swift didn’t include the song in the Eras Tour main set. “Paper Rings” was just a surprise song.
While this doesn't necessarily define the song's future, it does suggest that it's not a song Swift wanted front and center. This could mean that “Paper Rings” won’t feature heavily in live performances or shows going forward. It could also be a matter of the tone of Swift's upcoming albums. The tone of Department of Tortured Poets it was very different from “Paper Rings”, for example. There's no word yet on what Swift will release next, but perhaps there's a bigger change coming for Swift.
The Great War
Album: Midnights (3am Edition)
“The Great War”, outside the Midnight (3am Edition) album, is without a doubt one of Swift's most underrated songs. While it wasn't necessarily the most popular or most viral song on the Midnight album and was only used as a surprise song for the Eras Tour, “The Great War” is a brilliant, catchy song that deserves more stage time. However, along with the other songs on this list, it's unclear whether “The Great War” will be performed live again.
With the Eras Tour now behind her, and with an entire album that came out after MidnightIt's possible that Taylor Swift won't leave Midnight very frequently in upcoming live performances – especially songs like “The Great War”, which was not as popular as many others. Of course, Swift is known for being very difficult to predict and always has something new up her sleeve. Although the future of these songs seems to be in question right now, Taylor Swift He will undoubtedly surprise everyone with what comes next.