Taylor Swift Changes 'Better Than Revenge' Lyric for 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' & Fans Are Reacting Online

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It’s official: Taylor Swift is making a tweak to one of her Speak Now songs. The song “Better Than Revenge” from the original album is also featured on the Taylor’s Version re-release out on Friday (July 7), and after rumors swirled that there would be a lyrical change, it turned out to be true.

The controversial lyric in the song is: “She’s not a saint and she’s not what you think / She’s an actress / She’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress.” Keep reading to find out more… The line about the mattress was previously accused of being shaming and misogynistic. “Better Than Revenge” has been rumored to be about Taylor‘s ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas and his girlfriend at the time, Camilla Belle.

Now, thanks to a photo of the booklet from the forthcoming release, we know what the new lyric is. Instead of “She’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress,” it’s now: “He was a moth to the flame / She was holding the matches.” Fans have mixed feelings on social media, with many people lamenting the change from the song they know and love, while others support her choice to update the song the way she sees fit.