"and you call me up again just to break me like a promise, so casually cruel in the name of being honest" has to be one of my favorite lyrics ever

She says "you remember it, all too well" a lot because he tried gaslighting her that it didn't happen the way she remembers it.

“You kept me like a secret but I kept you like an oath” took me out the first time I heard it. I was SOBBING

The line "It's Supposed to be fun turning 21." She was waiting for him to come celebrate her birthday with her and he didn't end up showing. Her POV on her 21st birthday was also mentioned in the song The Moment I Knew. She was so sad because of that. Also the reason why the song 22 was a happy sounding song because she didn't enjoy her 21st birthday, but she did end up enjoying her 22nd birthday

People who say she isn’t a good singer are comparing her to Mariah, Whitney, Beyoncé. She just has a different type of voice than they do.

the original release of the song was 5.5 minutes, when she did the rerelease of this album she included the uncut version as it’s always been a fan favorite and we wanted more of it. and the album is called Red!! 😂

Taylor has said the scarf is a metaphor for her “innocence” which some people have interpreted as her virginity. People joke that Jake should give her the scarf back, but the scarf is a metaphor for something you can’t give back. This song is so poetic. You can appreciate it on the surface but when you go deeper it’s genius.

“You kept me like a secret but I kept you like an oath” is the most heartbreaking line in this song and one of my favorites

Jake, there actually is a slower tempo version! It’s called All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) - Recorded at Long Pond Studios. Definitely gotta listen to it!!! The 10 minute version brings the angst and anger and the sad girl autumn version brings the tears and sadness 😭

Well y’all are lucky! There is another version of this called the “sad girl autumn version” and it’s exactly what you are describing. 😂

This is one man's opinion but this might be the most perfectly crafted song of this century. There is not a single false note or lyric anywhere....And the "you kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath" is such a gut punch....

OG swiftie new follower. U didn’t stop too much. With a lot of people getting in on Tay reactions, just to get more views, we as a fan base are able to tell who’s jumping on the bandwagon & who’s genuinely enjoying the journey & poetry of Taylor. Ty for actuality listening & appreciating our fav artist 🫶🏻

The part that always gets to me is when he claims to have broken up with her because she is "too young," which puts all of the blame on her and is something she can't change, and then continues to date women her age. So it was never about her being too young; he was just done with her and needed an excuse, one he knew she couldn't get around. That's cold.

just some back story: all too well was first written for her album 'red' which came out in 2012. the song is well over 5 minutes but she slipped up in an interview and said that the original song that she's written is 10 mins long and since then the swifties have hounded her for years to release the original 10 min version. she released red (taylor's version) a re-recording of the 2012 album as a part of process of re-recording her first 6 albums. on that album she released the 10 min version and it's the longest song to ever go #1. about the lore: the song was written about jake gyllenhal. she was 20 and he was 29 when they started dating. the issue with jake was he never thought taylor was a "serious" artist as he is a serious actor. he kind of downplayed her and made her feel small partly also due to his seniority in age. he also famously didn't attend her 21st birthday party which corresponds to the lyric "they said its supposed to be fun turning 21" and wrote another song about it called 'the moment i knew'. jake was kind of shitty to her and she did tell how jake still is. she said "i'll get older but your lovers stay my age" taylor is 33 now, she's gotten older but jake is still dating girls in their early 20's. he's 42 now and still dating jeanne cadieu who is 26 💀 taylor read him good 😭

The lyrics about “willing him to come” and her dad saying “it’s supposed to be fun turning 21” is about Jake standing her up on her 21st birthday. She did a whole song about that party called “The Moment I Knew” on RED. For clarification, there is an album called RED, which has a song on it called Red (great song- very up tempo). All Too Well was on the same album, thus all the red references. She sings “loving him was red” in the song Red.

When the first version of this song came out I was 18 and had my first heartbreak and would cry to this song everyday in the car. Now I’m turning 30 this year and I can still get teary about that time in my life and how you change as a person when you feel broken.

Watching men discover how great Taylor is is my new favorite thing! Keep up the good work guys! Also, Taylor likes to put lyric videos to her songs on her page! Y’all should definitely watch the music video w Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink. Taylor directed it. It won 9 awards, including VMAs and a GRAMMY. Y’all got to remember: Taylor Lautner was at 17, John at 19, and Jake at 20-21. John’s songs are ‘Dear John’ and ‘Would’ve Should’ve Could’ve’. Taylor Lautner’s is ‘Back To December’ and ‘I Can See You’. Tom Hiddleston is ‘Midnight Rain’. We still love Lautner and Tom. John and Jake though👀👀👀. With this song, the record label (‘My Tears Ricochet’) had told her it was too long. We said no it wasn’t. Taylor said screw it, I’m listening to the fans! You should definitely check out her video ‘Marjorie’. It’s about her Grandmother who passed in 2003. She never got to see Taylor blow up, and was also an opera singer. Taylor included her vocals on the backtrack of the song. Also, ‘Out Of The Woods’, ‘Is It Over Now?’, and ‘Now That We Don’t Talk’ is about Harry Styles.

I'm SO glad I caught this one so early!! The short film (15 mins starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien), as I'm sure many others will/have already told you, is a beautifully made masterpiece if you want. Idk if you remember, but I also asked if y'all would be ever be willing to do movie length reactions. I think both Miss Americana and The Reputation Stadium Tour (which is sadly leaving Netflix on Dec 30th) would be amazing watches and you would not be let down. Edit: you guys don't have to worry about your ts vids being too long we love watching you ❤

The original version of this song was on the album Red so she highlights “red” a lot in the songs. This song wasn’t a single and it became a fan favorite. She made an offhand comment about how it was originally 10 minutes and it was cut down and fans HOUNDED her for years to release it. So, when she re-recorded the album, she added this version as a vault song. She now performs it during the Eras Tour. Also she did release a sad girl fall version that is much slower and softer.

Okay guys great reaction, next recs - 1. Dont Blame me - Reputation Tour 2. Cornelia Street - Live in Paris 3. False God - SNL (its polarising plus a grower so.......) all are live performances and they also showcase her vocals

She’s actually performed this on the piano at an awards show. Some instruments in the background but it was mainly piano. Very beautiful

“You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath!” That line slayed me! Great reviews guys! New subscriber here! Let’s goooo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Omgggg you HAVE to watch the “Short Film” for this song that she directed. It’s a masterpiece… and it might hit you in your C spot😅

This song actually broke the record for longest song at #1 - the previous one was American Pie. She wrote this song over 10 years ago but the album version is only 5 minutes. Also, you're in luck! There is a "long pond" type video of this song - she does a Sad Girl Autumn version that sounds like exactly what you're talking about. I'm so happy you guys are exploring beyond the radio hits! Her hit songs really don't represent her as an artist. You picked up on Red being a theme - it's the album title! Taylor uses color a LOT throughout her discography.

“Woulda Coulda Shoulda” is apparently about John Mayer. Even though they dated forever ago, she was 19 and he was 32. She wrote “Dear John” post break up, and then once she hit the age Mayer was when they dated, she wrote from that perspective. BRILLIANT.

She was chosen as person of the year because the huge success of her Eras Tour and the way so many people relate to her songs. Shes an incredibly generous person as well. I hope shes finally found her person in Travis. I think we'd all like to see that.

Masterful review guys! I am a 67 yo swiftie nana, you guys tapped right into the genius of this amazing artist, right down to how difficult her dating life would be. Also agree about the color red in her songs. As you travel through her catalog of songs you will start to see the invisible string 😀in her songs! Keep the journey going, there is a reason this artist is so admired. She is a masterful wordsmith

She really was just letting it all out like you said! She has talked about how she was at a band practice and had a bad day and just played guitar and the 10 minute version of this song just came out of her. She cut it down originally for the album to about 5 minutes

Taylor have a lot of performances of this song but the most raw and emotional one is from 2014 grammy it’s acoustic on piano you should definitely check it out

I feel very connected to this song, when I was 18/19, I fell in love a a 32 year old man, both in the closet, and that's the 1st relationship I ever had and it didn't go well, after it ended only thing I felt was used by , he's reason for the break up was our age gape but a few weeks after we broke up I came to from a friend of mine that hes dating someone who's 18.and that was way more painful than the breakup. Even after 6/7 year I wasn't able to love anyone or didn't get the courage to go in the dating scene again. As a 25 year old not being able to date is kinda horrible feeling. Sorry for my rant but Taylor's music is really something special for me, a lot of her music made realize things that I don't know how to articulate myself.

The SNL live performance of this is so good, too. Like… You could do that, sad girl autumn version, and also the short film, pausing every minute, and we would still eat it up. 😂 Don’t underestimate how much Swifties love to hear people talking about Taylor Sway songs. I was gonna type more, but I watched this outside on my phone and the skies just opened up the second the video ended. Do I need to watch another vid to stop the rain?? Nobody told me youse control the weather…

Do the short film version, I'm always sobbing by the end of that one. And also, because it really is a masterpiece, you become so connected to what's going on it feels like you've watched a whole movie.

Its my favorite song by her!! Have yall seen the short film?! Thats some oscar worth shiz if they gave music videos oscars lol!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Its crazy how sooooo many of her songs are about JM and there is just so much about that relationship to unpack. And this song is something we can all relate to on so many different levels. Absolute favorite.

"I still remember the first fall of snow and how it glistened as it fell" lyrics are so touching to me - I can see snow falling and the flakes sparkling.. no matter how beautiful it is, there's still that deep pain in the stomach only a heartbreak can bring. Thanks for your reaction, I enjoyed every minute!

I always come running to watch any video of yours that has anything to do with the queen taytay hahahaha I love your analyses, guys! Great job

Thanks guys! Love your reactions and thoughts about it🥰 I was one of the subscribers who requested this song, its one of my all time fave!❤️‍🩹I was hoping you picked the song with the Short film which was written and directed by Taylor herself! 😍 The film really showcases the story and the actors did a great job, I'm sure it will add a different vibe/feeling while you watch and listen to it at the same time😉 but appreciate you guys for reacting to this lyric version 😀

I agree. i'm a swiftie since 2010 and Taylor's deep cuts are so good. even better than her singles. a lot of swifties favorite songs are her deep cuts and not the singles. she aims the singles to be the most ear warm and catchy hooks to make it get stuck in your head. Taylor said it herself. but Taylor is most definitely an album artist and not a singles artist. her deep cuts are the best. hope you will make this Taylor reaction a weekly thing. really love you guys. All Too Well is from the album 'Red' that's why the red is highlighted. if you're interested in a piano version of this song. there is one. it's called: All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version). and I actually love that version better than this one. here's the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJappMKqvay1mJs.html

This is one of her top songs ever I’m so happy you’re exploring more of her music you guys are so much fun ! ❤

Before I watch the actual reaction I have to point out the irony of choosing All Too Well because you DON’T want to cry. 😂

To answer your question on why they keep highlighting “Red” in the music video… that’s the name of the album this song is on. The color red is a motif throughout the songs on the album.

The best song from the best songwriter of this generation. Period

The original version of All Too Well was 5min long and become one of her most loved songs. She made the mistake of mentioning in an interview that it was originally 10min long and she had to cut it down. That led to the fans asking for the 10min version for a decade until she released it as a vault track on Red (Taylor’s Version)

You guys need to check out the short film..it's heartbreaking but it's a beautifully done masterpiece.

13:22 well, you’re in luck Check out the ‘All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) (Recorded at Long Pond Studios)’

It was released on a 3-4min trimmed version ob the original album 2012 called RED. Then recently, she rerecorded RED, Taylors Version and put the whole 10 minute version.

Great reaction as always! You should check out “I Bet You Think About Me” which is also about Jake but more catty/fun. Also a great music video which will help give more insight to the Red theme ☺️

Ok, so she actually DOES have a slower tempo long pond session version of this song! It's called the "sad girl autumn version" definitely worth a listen since you mentioned it!

The Saturday Night Live version of this song is the best live version and really, the short film version kills me everytime 😢

She dated Jake when she was 21 he was 32 at the time I think. it’s unbelievable how much this song full of sadness and heartbreak but then she turns 22 AND she writes the iconic 22 that’s how much strength she has a normal person could never

I agree. You should watch the short film. It’s the same 10 minute song but it’s also a short film staring Sade Sink

If you watch her acceptance speech for the Billboard’s Woman of the Decade award she touches on the opinions and criticism of her voice/singing. I don’t think there’s a criticism out there that hasn’t been directed at this woman at some point or another, but she just keeps slaying it.

The short film/video of this song is also a must watch!

You guys definitely should react to the All too well 10 min. version Short Film. Through the acting you can see more of what went on between Taylor and Jake Gyllenhaal from taylors side and her memories of what she had gone through. You guys definitely need to see it. It's really good!!

There is a slower tempo of this “all to well - sad girl autumn version” Also she said “red” all the time as this song is from her album called “Red” Great reaction as usual😊

Please do the short film version of this!!

okay now we need the short film reaction!!!! written and directed by Taylor Swift guys!

Last comment on this 😂 I admire her for being so brave to throw her heart into it; despite the break ups; she's still able to trust and try and keep going.

Because of all the critics saying she wasn't a good singer after a small hiccup when she sang live one time, she worked so hard to perfect her voice. Now, she sounds amazing live always. Also, she uses the name of the album in the songs on that album to tie them together. So this song is on her "Red" album

Yeah it does remind me in some ways of the break up I went through not so long ago. I think what really helps is the repeated "I was there" line. For me, when things end it's easy to dissociate and believe that what you lived was never really real, because if you still love that person and the other suddenly doesn't anymore then what should you believe in that moment? It's a beautiful song that is able to include the different stages of grief and heartbreak while also acknowledging and validating your love story and your feelings. Oh and it feels AMAZING to scream lines like: "Maybe I asked for too much But maybe this thing was a masterpiece till you tore it all up" "And you call me up again just to break me like a promise So casually cruel in the name of being honest I'm a crumpled up piece of paper laying here" "And there we are again when I loved you so Back before you lost the one real thing you've ever known It was rare, I was there I remember it all too well" "Just between us, did the love affair maim you all too well?" Thanks for your reactions, you seem such sweet and lovely guys

Also, watch the incredible video of this she produced, directed and wrote (not the simple video you just watched) but the film. It has won numerous awards.

I like that you guys pause and talk about what you’re watching, giving your insights

Yes!!! Been waiting for this one!!!

❤ this is one of the most greatest songs she ever release 🙌 ❤

There is a (sad girl autumn version) on spotify which is just basically piano and her singing and it's so saddd like u guys were saying the tempo is slowed down and everything!! It's my go to comfort song. Also loved the reaction!!!!!!

I love your reaction videos! And the commentary. Keep doing you! It’s a big ask but if you can do the Short Film for All Too Well you’ll be fairly amazed by her level of talent. Written and directed by Taylor, and the fastest 15min video I’ve ever experienced. That’s how good it is. Thanks guys for sharing this with us!! ❤

love this song, loved the reaction ❤

this is amazing! i love ALL of the commentary! i’ll spend as much time as i can with the brothers. y’all are my favorite genre of people. ❤

Loved the reaction! Don’t worry about stopping too much, love seeing how you interpret the song without knowing her life! I check almost everyday for a new video 😂 You should listen to This is me trying- long pond studio session with also seeing how she explains the meaning behind it definitely will pull your heart strings!

I appreciate you guys and your reactions 🩵

the outro is one of my favorite sounds ever i could i wish i could have it tatttoed in my brain. great reaction!!!

The only 10 min song to go to number 1

i agree with evan the way the song’s composition is now is perfect because it makes the love shared between these two ppl feel so grand! and that makes the heartbreak even more earth shattering.

Your insights and knowledge on power dynamics in the relationship are so nice to see. Love seeing men become swifties ❤

OMG?? I knew it was truly LONG 🤩🤠 Tysm for the video, I rlly enjoyed it guys!! Looking foward to more T Sway reactions on the channel lol

The short film is completely different. They show a argument that is so relatable in the short film and she wrote, produced and directed the short film. It won a ton of awards. You should definitely watch it.

Person of the year...on the cover of Time magazine.....L O N G article inside Time. Very well written.

Omg the short film?!!!!

someone pointed out that he gaslit her SO bad that she had to write a song where she tells herself over and over "I WAS there, I remember it"

Love watching you three listen to and react to T Swift ❤

This song is from the album "Red ( Taylor's Version)" Great catch on the references!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love your reactions guyssssss ❤

I love you guys reaction to all of Taylor Swift songs. She is pretty genius when it comes to her writing the lyrics.

What an amazing reaction ❤ Would have loved if you guys fathomed more about the song and it’s lyrics

This love (Taylor's version) is addictive.. you have to see it 🎶🎶 Been listening to it for the past days in loop

New follower here! I cannot recommend “You’re losing me” enough. It’s amazing

I literally get chills every time I hear the end verse😐😐😐

I love this video and your reactions and comments about her songs and performances as you proceed with her masterful journey of her visual lyrics put to music.

Yes, definitely watch the short film produced by her!! You thought you got away w/o crying!

Song originates from the Red Album which is probably why the word Red is repeated. Please can you do the song trio (Cardigan, August and Betty) please - the three together tells a full story

We love hearing the conversations and interpretations:).

Thanks for the reaction! Always loved this song. I am jumping on the bandwagon and requesting Taylor's Don't Blame me (Reputation live), Cornelia Street (Paris Live), Ronan and New Romantics. 🤩

For some recommendations, I think you guys will really love Champage Problems, Exile and Happiness ❤ Love your reactions!!!

Never grow up is the song you’re referencing. Let’s goooo 20k.

When it comes to her singing she has always said songwriting is her strongest attribute. If you watch her early live performances her singing is quite weak and it seems she would get very nervous doing award shows but would always succeed during her concerts-maybe she felt more comfortable. She has said she has done a lot of vocal training which I think is great because it shows she wants to get better in every aspect. When you were talking about her dating, If i were to pyscho-analyze 2 of her most impactful relationships (jake and john mayer) its with men who she and the media really admired for being smart and at the top of their art at the time. She put them on a pedestal and they were paying attention to her during a time when she felt disrespected by the media because they never thought she was as talented. She also said something to the effect in her documentary that pop-stars are typically frozen at the age they got famous, so like you said emotionally mature but may have been naive or not as mature in other aspects.

Swift fans love to hear commentary!!! Keep it up!

the 5 min version of this song’s instrumentation definetly helps it focus on the emotions in the song, the 10 min one makes it kinda more angrier

All Too Well first came out when I was about to enter college, at the time I’ve had little to no romantic connections with anyone but All Too Well somehow touched something in me. A few years later I’ve had multiple situations where I have fortunately (and unfortunately) loved and lost and I found comfort in having this song in my back pocket to listen to when I wanted to feel something, even though I’ve never had someone almost ran the red light because they were looking at me nor have I danced around the kitchen in the refrigerator light. Now I am almost in my 30’s and having the original 10 minute version released feels like catching up with an old friend. I think that’s the magic about Taylor Swift’s music is that it’s an emotional time capsule that tugs your heart strings, reminding you of where you were and where you’re going.

Now y'all have to react to the sad girl autumn version of this 😍 Taylor took one of her saddest songs and managed to make it even sadder. It's soooo good.

New subscriber. I can only listen to this song about once a week because it changes my whole emotional trajectory for my day. I loved seeing your faces as you listened and realize you were feeling it as deep as the rest of us. Its a joy to see men discovering Taylor. Yes, watch the accompanying video and her performance of it on SNL. That performance of it will touch you too.