From the Vault: 9 Unreleased Taylor Swift Songs Fans Would Want Taylor to Release

Taylor Swift performing live on Speak Now tour in July 2011” by dephisticate is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Source. 

As Swifties, we’ve been spoiled with an endless parade of surprises—albums we didn’t see coming, Taylor’s Versions bringing new life to old favorites, and those Vault tracks that make us feel like we’re getting a peek behind the curtain of her music. But even with all the gems we’ve gotten, there are still a few songs that seem to exist in the realm of mystery—whispered about in fan circles, the stuff of rumors, and that lingering hope that one day, they’ll be ours to hear. So, here’s a look at 9 unreleased Taylor Swift songs that have us all holding our breath, waiting for the day they might finally drop.

1. Let’s Go (Battle)
   This one has been a hot topic for years. Let’s Go (Battle) is rumored to be from the Reputation era, and if the title alone doesn’t get you excited, we don’t know what will. Fans picture it as an anthem of defiance—fierce, powerful, and ready to join the ranks of Reputation’s unapologetically bold tracks. Can you imagine what that could sound like?
2. Need
   Fans believe Need was part of the Lover sessions, and if that’s true, we’re in for a ride. The title alone suggests an exploration of vulnerability, a theme Taylor’s mastered over the years. We can easily picture it fitting right into the emotional landscape of Lover, digging deeper into the longing and loss that’s become one of her signature emotional notes.
3. Better Off
   Rumored to be a breakup anthem, Better Off seems like it would have fit perfectly on Fearless or Speak Now. It’s the kind of song where Taylor, heartbroken yet stronger, looks back and realizes that sometimes, walking away is the best choice. We can already hear the catharsis in this track, can’t you?
4. Bother Me
   The title says it all: Bother Me is about frustration, maybe even defiance, in typical early Taylor fashion. Fans speculate it’s a track from her earlier years, one where she calls someone out for, well, bothering her. It sounds like it would be full of sass and attitude—exactly the kind of song that makes you feel like you’re not taking anyone’s nonsense.
5. Dark Blue Tennessee
   This song’s been a fan favorite for a long time. Rumored to be from Taylor’s teenage years, Dark Blue Tennessee is said to evoke feelings of longing, heartbreak, and nostalgia—very much in line with her early sound. Fans would love to hear this one officially released, as it captures the raw emotion of her early songwriting days.
6. Permanent Marker
   If you’ve ever wished for a playful yet sharp breakup song, Permanent Marker might just be your dream track. Taylor performed this one live early on, and fans have been obsessed ever since. With lyrics that likely take on a bad ex with humor and wit, it sounds like the perfect blend of sass and heartache—exactly what we all love about Taylor’s songs.
7. I’d Lie
   This track from Taylor’s early days has a special place in Swifties’ hearts. I’d Lie tells the story of unspoken love, with all the vulnerability and rawness that made her debut album so unforgettable. Fans have been waiting for the day this track might get a polished, studio version, and we can’t help but wonder what it would sound like with the experience she’s gained since.
8. Thirteen Blocks (Can’t Call It Love Yet)
   There’s something about songs that reflect that unsure, in-between feeling that always captures our attention. Thirteen Blocks (Can’t Call It Love Yet) is rumored to be about navigating the gray area of love, that space where you’re not sure what you’re feeling yet. Fans think it could have been a deep cut from 1989, exploring that transitional phase between youth and adulthood.
9. Someone Just Told Me
   This one is shrouded in mystery. Fans speculate it was recorded during the Fearless era, but beyond that, not much is known. The title itself—Someone Just Told Me—has fans imagining a song about a pivotal revelation, maybe a relationship twist or some game-changing news. If Taylor ever drops it, we’re all ears to see how it fits into her larger narrative.

Honorable Mentions: Welcome Distraction, 28th Night of September, By The Way

What unreleased Taylor Swift tracks have you been hoping for? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!