All Too Well

"All Too Well" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fourth studio album, Red (2012), and its re-recording, Red (Taylor's Version) (2021). She wrote the song with Liz Rose, produced it with Nathan Chapman, and first released it as part of Red in October 2012 under Big Machine Records. "All Too Well" is a slow-burning power ballad combining styles of country, folk, and rock music. The lyrics narrate a derailed romantic relationship using expository details and specific, vivid imagery. "All Too Well" initially peaked at lower-tier positions on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100 charts, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Swift performed the track at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in January 2014, included it in the set list to the Red Tour (2013–14), the Eras Tour (2023–24) and in the set lists for select shows of her other concerts. "All Too Well" went on to earn a cult following, with its "scarf" reference becoming a popular culture phenomenon. Music critics universally hailed "All Too Well" as Swift's best song, with particular praise for its evocative emotion and detail-heavy lyricism. The track featured on several publications' best-of lists, such as Rolling Stone 2021 revision of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number 69). Following the controversy regarding her masters, Swift re-recorded "All Too Well" and its unabridged "10 Minute Version" for the re-recorded album, Red (Taylor's Version), released via Republic Records. Produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, the 10-minute version incorporates an atmospheric pop rock production and contains the parts trimmed from the 2012 release. "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" topped charts worldwide and became the longest song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Critics received the 10-minute version with rave reviews: they praised the song structure and richer context, featured it in many year-end lists, and dubbed it a career highlight. It received a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year.