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Taylor Swift Quietly Changes Lyrics In New Version Of "Better Than Revenge" To Avoid Slut Shaming
“She’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress” was the original lyric, but Swift changed it to something else, supposedly reflecting her modern feminist stance.
By Gina Florio2 min read
Taylor Swift's decision to re-record and release her old albums as "Taylor's Versions" was a strategic move in response to a complex rights dispute. The issue began when her original music catalog was sold without her permission, leaving her without the master rights to her first six albums. This meant that Swift did not have complete control over her early music, including how it was used or sold.