Ruin The Friendship Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Glistening grass from September rain
Gray overpass full of neon names
You drive (Mm-mm), 85 (Mm-mm)
Gallatin Road and the lakeside beach
Watching the game from your brother's Jeep
Your smile (Mm-mm), miles wide
[Chorus]
And it was not an invitation
Should've kissed you anyway
Should've kissed you anyway
And it was not convenient, no
But your girlfriend was away
Should've kissed you anyway, hey
[Verse 2]
Shiny wood floors underneath my feet
Disco ball makes everything look cheap
Have fun (Mm-mm), it's prom (Mm-mm)
Wilted corsage dangles from my wrist
Over his shoulder, I catch a glimpse
And see (Mm-mm)
You looking at me
[Chorus]
And it was not an invitation
But as thе 50 Cent song played (Song played)
Should'vе kissed you anyway (Anyway)
And it was not convenient, no (It was not, convenient)
Would've been the best mistake
Should've kissed you anyway, hey
[Refrain]
Don't make it awkward in second period
Might piss your ex off, lately we've been good
Staying friends is safe, doesn't mean you should
Don't make it awkward in second period
Might piss your ex off, lately we've been good
Staying friends is safe, doesn't mean you should
[Bridge]
When I left school, I lost track of you
Abigail called me with the bad news
Goodbye, and we'll never know why
It was not an invitation
But I flew home anyway
With so much left to say
It was not convenient, no
But I whispered at the grave
"Should've kissed you anyway"
[Chorus]
Oh, and it was not an invitation (It was not, an invitation)
Should've kissed you anyway (Anyway)
Should've kissed you anyway, anyway (Anyway)
[Post-Chorus]
And it was not—
My advice is always ruin the friendship
Better that than regret it for all time
Should've kissed you anyway
And my advice is always answer the question
Better that than to ask it all your life
Should've kissed you anyway
Should've kissed you anyway
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Ruin The Friendship Song Review: Why Fans Love It
Right from the moment The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3, 2025, “Ruin The Friendship” emerged as an emotional centerpiece. It’s not just another Taylor Swift song — it’s one that has sparked conversation, tears, and repeat listens. Here’s why fans are gravitating toward it.
1. The Numbers Back the Hype
While official stats are still trickling out, the buzz is already real. The Life of a Showgirl smashed Spotify’s first-day streaming record in 2025 for any album. Within hours, “Ruin The Friendship” was trending among top-streamed tracks on Swift’s own catalog feed. On YouTube, the official lyric video and behind-the-scenes snippets crossed tens of millions of views in under 48 hours, fueling viral clips. Exact numbers shift hourly, but the momentum is undeniable.
On social media, hashtags like #RuinTheFriendship, #ShowgirlEra, and #SwiftLetItBe are trending on X and TikTok. Fans are layering their videos — daydream montages, fan art, lyric reels — on top of just the chorus alone. It’s become a meme in slow motion: “Should’ve kissed you anyway,” a line people are audibly whispering over their heartbreak playlists.
2. It Feels Personal — Really Personal
What makes the track resonate is that it’s clearly drawn from something raw. In an interview, Taylor revealed she wrote many songs for the album while on tour in Europe, in hotels between cities. Listeners immediately pointed to a deep connection to the rumor that “Ruin The Friendship” references a high school friend, possibly Jeff Lang, who tragically passed away. Lines about regret, unspoken love, and loss hit differently when you know there’s a backstory.
Many fans on Reddit echoed that sense of guilt and longing:
“I’ve got a friend I never told how I felt — this song feels like it’s speaking me.”
“Every time I hear ‘cross the line’, I feel that tight flip of regret.”
3. Fans Are Turning It Into a Shared Experience
TikTok reactions range from tearful covers to “this is my backstory” confessions. Some even post duet tapes — one side singing the “friend,” the other the “lover.” On X, devoted Swifties wax poetic in thread after thread:
“This isn’t revenge. It’s grief.”
“In every party playlist now, this is the one everyone slows down to listen to.”
At house parties or small gigs, people are quietly playing the song over the speakers between more upbeat tracks — almost as if giving everyone a moment to breathe. And rumors are swirling: in her next tour leg, Taylor might perform it solo, stripped back, spotlight in a dark hall. Fans are already drafting setlist orders in comments sections.
4. It’s More Than a Song — It’s a Cultural Moment
We’re living in a time when hesitation is seen as a flaw, when not saying something can feel like betrayal. “Ruin The Friendship” taps right into that zeitgeist — the universal fear that by waiting, you lose more than you gain. It’s not just a love song or a regret song; it’s a meditation on timing, mortality, and what we carry when we choose silence over risk.
And that’s exactly why people are replaying it — not just to hear Taylor’s voice, but to feel the weight of their own unsaid stories. Emotionally heavy, melodically haunting, and culturally pulse-aware. That’s the sweet spot where “Ruin The Friendship” lives — and why it’s already become one of those tracks people don’t skip.
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Album: The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift
- The Fate of Ophelia
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Opalite
- Father Figure
- Eldest Daughter
- Ruin The Friendship
- Actually Romantic
- Wi$h Li$t
- Wood
- CANCELLED!
- Honey
- The Life of a Showgirl
FAQ Section
Who sung the song "Ruin The Friendship" by Taylor Swift?
The song "Ruin The Friendship" was sung by Taylor Swift.
Who wrote the song "Ruin The Friendship" by Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift.
Who produced the song "Ruin The Friendship" by Taylor Swift?
Max Martin, Taylor Swift & Shellback.
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Song Details
Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Genre: Pop
Language: English
Released: October 3, 2025
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