Cruel Summer (live the Eras Tour) - Taylor Swift - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Cruel Summer" is a track from Taylor Swift's 2019 album, Lover. Co-written by Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, and Jack Antonoff, who also produced it, the song weaves a rich tapestry of synth-pop, industrial pop, and electropop. Its lyrics vividly portray a summer fling tinged with pain and uncertainty. Known for embedding easter eggs in her works, Taylor Swift first hinted at "Cruel Summer" in the music video for "You Need to Calm Down." This song delves deep into the complexities of a romantic relationship under the glaring public eye, a theme Taylor Swift is no stranger to. Even though it originally wasn't one of the promotional singles from the album, "Cruel Summer" was released in 2023 after going viral on social media following the start of her the Eras Tour. The track peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 27 on the Official UK Singles Chart. Lover, its parent album, debuted atop the Billboard 200.