Ever wonder what Taylor Swift fell in love with us on the Eras Tour? Well, buckle up, because the setlist we actually got to see is a masterpiece of curation — and terrifying selection. Thousands of songs were cut, and trust us, the "what-ifs" are enough to keep fans up at night.
"Speak Now" Got the Short End of the Stick
Here's the shocker: zero "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" vault tracks made the cut. Songs like "When Emma Falls in Love" and "If This Was a Movie (Taylor's Version)" were total casualties. Can we talk about how unfair that feels?
Even the original "Speak Now" classics were slimmed down. "Back to December" and "Enchanted" — wait, "Enchanted" actually survived — but tracks like "Mean" and "Long Live" from earlier tours also fell to the editing floor. The album's presence felt more like a cameo than a headliner.
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The "Fearless" & "Red" Casualties
"Fearless" was already a deeper album, but fan-favorites like "Mr. Perfectly Fine" (a vault banger!) never made it. "The Way I Loved You" also stayed home, which honestly breaks your heart a little. Cut, but never forgotten.
"Red" lost some serious firepower too. The gut-punch ballad "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" — OK, fine, that one made it — but bops like "I Gotta Feeling" covers and deeper cuts like "The Last Time" were gone. That's a RED flag, literally. (Get it? We had to.)
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"Midnights" Missed Out
Despite being Swift's fresh release at the time, "Midnights" was notably trimmed. The delightfully chaotic "Karma" remix with Ice Spice made it onto the film, but songs like "The Great War" and "Would've, Could've, Should've" stayed behind the scenes. Baffling, right?
Even with the "3AM Edition," the album couldn't compete with the juggernaut of 17 albums going on. Something had to give, and "Midnights" b-sides paid the price. Ouch.
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"Taylor Swift (Debut)" Suffered Silently
Her debut album got the tiniest spotlight. "Tim McGraw" made the final cut, which is adorable — but where were "Our Song," "Teardrops on My Guitar," and "Should've Said No"? Girl, fall in love with your own origin story!
This one stings especially because "Debut" vault songs like "I'd Lie" and "All Of The Girls" never even got an official release for years. Imagine those missing from the tour, too. Honestly, it's a tragedy dressed as a decision.
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So, What's the Big Takeaway?
Knowing what got cut actually sparks curiosity. Every missing track is an invitation — go listen, rediscover, and build your own perfect Eras setlist playlist. You're basically getting a chance to play favorite-song curator with a 200-odd-track catalog.
The best part? Every cut song is a doorway into a moment, a memory, or a feeling you might not have revisited. Music isn't just about what Taylor chose — it's about what you choose to play. The power was always in your hands.
So let this inspire you to dig deeper, revisit the deep cuts, and celebrate the songs that didn't make the stage but absolutely deserve the spotlight. There's a whole universe of music waiting for you to explore, and your journey through it could be the next great story. Keep listening, keep discovering, and keep letting songs make your life infinitely more fun.