We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fourth studio album, Red (2012). It was released as the album's lead single on August 13, 2012, by Big Machine Records. Written and produced by Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is an upbeat pop song that features synthesizers, twangy processed guitar riffs, bass drums, and a spoken-word bridge. Its lyrics express Swift's frustration with an ex-lover who wants to rekindle their relationship. An alternate version was released to US country radio on August 21, 2012.

Music critics praised the track for its catchy melody and radio-friendly sound, although some found the song overtly commercial and its lyrics subpar. The song appeared in year-end lists by Rolling Stone, Time, and The Village Voice. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" reached number one in Canada and New Zealand and reached the top five in Australia, Ireland, Japan, and the UK. On the US Billboard Hot 100, the single debuted at number 72 and rose to number one the following week, registering one of the biggest single-week jumps in chart history. The single spent a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks topping the Hot Country Songs chart. It has received multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the US.

The music video for the song was released on August 30, 2012. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" won a Billboard Music Award for Top Country Song and was nominated for Record of the Year at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, Video of the Year at the 2013 CMT Music Awards, and Favorite Song at the 39th People's Choice Awards. Swift has performed the song on four of her world tours, from the Red Tour (2013–14) to the Eras Tour (2023–2024). A re-recorded version of the song, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Taylor's Version)", was released as part of her 2021 re-recorded album Red (Taylor's Version).