Taylor Swift has written hundreds of songs, many of them deeply personal, but there is one track she says she will likely never perform live again. The song is “Soon You’ll Get Better,” and according to Taylor, it is simply too painful to sing out loud.
Released in 2019 on her album Lover, “Soon You’ll Get Better” was written about her mother, Andrea Swift, and her battle with cancer. The song is raw, emotional, and honest, capturing Taylor’s fear, hope, and love during a very difficult time in her life. Unlike many of her heartbreak or storytelling songs, this one is real in a deeply personal way.
Taylor has explained that performing the song live is extremely hard for her emotionally. Singing it brings back memories and feelings that are overwhelming, making it difficult to get through the performance. Because of that, she chose to include the song on the album as a form of expression and healing, not as a song meant for the stage.
Fans have shown great respect for her decision. Many say the song feels sacred — something meant to be listened to quietly and felt deeply, rather than sung in a stadium. Even without live performances, “Soon You’ll Get Better” remains one of Taylor’s most powerful and meaningful songs.
This honest admission reminds fans that even global superstars have emotional limits. For Taylor Swift, some songs are not about applause or performance — they are about love, pain, and moments that are simply too real to relive on stage.