The controversial “mattress” lyric was edited out of the updated track
in May revived discussion surrounding the album’s most controversial song, “Better Than Revenge.” As the anticipated album finally arrived, fans were quick to notice that the problematic lyrics had been replaced.
The original song featured the lyrics, “She’s not a saint, and she’s not what you think/She’s an actress, whoa /She’s better known for the things that she does /On the mattress, whoa.” In Swift’s newest release, the last lines were edited to, “He was a moth to the flame/She was holding the matches, whoa.”
Recorded in 2010, “Better Than Revenge,” has not aged well, but at the time, neither the media or fans gave it second thought. Over the years, the album’s deep cut has gained notoriety for its out-of-character slut-shaming., addressing the infamous lines that she wrote when she was 18-year-old. “As a teenager, I didn’t understand that saying you’re a feminist is just saying that you hope women and men will have equal rights and equal opportunities,” Swift said.
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