This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
| "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" | |
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| Song by Taylor Swift | |
| from the album Reputation | |
| Released | November 10, 2017 |
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| Length | 3:27 |
| Label | Big Machine |
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| "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" on YouTube | |
"This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her sixth studio album, Reputation (2017). Written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, the song is characterized by its upbeat, theatrical, and sarcastic tone, with lyrical themes revolving around betrayal, broken friendships, and the consequences of public feuds. Upon its release, "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" garnered attention for its pointed lyrics, which many critics and listeners interpreted as referencing Swift's highly publicized dispute with the American rapper Kanye West and media personality Kim Kardashian. The song's production features a blend of pop and vaudevillian influences, incorporating elements like a children's choir, a champagne pop sound effect, and Swift's spoken-word ad-libs, contributing to its distinctive, celebratory yet mocking atmosphere.