Inside Taylor Swift's 'Ruin the Friendship,' Her Most Nashville Track on New Album

Taylor Swift mentions Gallatin, but not the county

GALLATIN COUNTY, Mont. – Taylor Swift’s new album, “Life of a Showgirl,” name drops a potentially familiar Gallatin location in the singer’s song “Ruin the Friendship.”

Here's The Sad, True Story Behind Taylor Swift's "Ruin The Friendship"

Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesThere’s a heartbreaking twist hidden in The Life of a Showgirl. When the album’s tracklist was revealed, the predominant theory was that the song “Ruin the Friendship” would be a fiery diatribe about Taylor Swift’s rumored falling-out with Blake Lively. But that wound up being so far from the truth. Instead, the tragic tune tells the true story of Swift’s high school crush, who died earl…

On 'Ruin the Friendship,' Taylor Swift mourns a high school love

Off "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift mourns a love lost in the lyrics of "Ruin the Friendship."

Taylor Swift’s ‘Ruin the Friendship’ Lyrics Will Break Your Heart

In “Ruin the Friendship,” Taylor Swift sings of a teen friendship that never turned romantic before tragedy struck.

Taylor Swift’s New Song “Ruin the Friendship” Is So Relatable for Everyone With a Secret Crush

Taylor Swift's song "Ruin the Friendship" from The Life of a Showgirl is about a former friend she had a crush on who sadly passed away—full lyrics here.

“Ruin The Friendship” Is One Of Taylor Swift’s Most Devastating Songs Yet

Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesWhen Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl tracklist was revealed, Swifties immediately began theorizing about the lineup’s titles — with much speculation surrounding the track, “Ruin the Friendship.” Would it recall a falling out with a high-profile pal, or perhaps serve as a playful ode to making the first move?As it turns out, neither. The “Ruin the Friendship” lyrics explain Swift’s jou…