Swift Releases 'Ruin the Friendship' on New Album

Taylor Swift released her 12-track, synth-forward album The Life of a Showgirl on Oct. 3, 2025, which explores her romance with NFL star Travis Kelce, the public's fascination with her life, and the exhaustion of constant performance. The album's mid-point track, "Ruin the Friendship," revisits high-school hallways and a long-held regret about not acting on a secret crush, ultimately revealing the boy later died. Lyrics name Swift's longtime friend Abigail as the one who delivered the news and depict Swift flying home to whisper "should've kissed you anyway" at his grave, framing the song as a personal warning about living with regret. Early fan theories tying the song to Blake Lively or recent celebrity disputes have been widely debunked on timeline and lyrical grounds, and critics read the track as both likely autobiographical and a broader exhortation to take chances rather than live with regret.