According to Taylor Swift, "Back to December" is an apology to a former lover in the form of a song, something that she has never done before. The song's narrative on the Speak Now album is in first person and depicts Swift apologizing to a young man whose heart she broke. Lyrically, it is about somebody who was incredible and perfect to her in a relationship. However, she was really careless with him hence the break-up. Therefore, the lyrics are the words that she would say to him that he deserves to hear.
Our inspiration for “Back to December” is fresh citrus notes of bergamot, peach, strawberry, apple blossom, African tamarind, Damask rose, tonka bean, coconut milk, and white musk. An interpretation of Love Spell by VS.