The Life of a Showgirl cover art

  Studio Album · No. 12

The Life of a Showgirl Songwriting Credits by Taylor Swift

2025 Republic Records 12 tracks 42 min

Produced by Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift

Republic Records PopSoft Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Taylor Swift carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Taylor Swift 0 tracksoutside writers
Taylor Swift's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
3
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
6 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2025
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

IFPI Global Album of the Year (2025)
Data Insight

The Life of a Showgirl reunites Taylor Swift with Max Martin and Shellback for a tight twelve-track pop record, and she co-wrote every song with them. It became the fastest-selling album in US history and her fifteenth number-one on the Billboard 200. Sabrina Carpenter features on the title track.

The Life of a Showgirl is Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album, released October 3, 2025, through Republic Records. Co-written and co-produced entirely with Max Martin and Shellback, it represents Swift's most concentrated pop-production effort since 1989, built on crisp synthesizer arrangements and theatrical song structures. Track four, 'Father Figure,' incorporates an interpolation of the George Michael composition of the same name, crediting him posthumously. The closing title track features Sabrina Carpenter.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The Fate of Ophelia #1
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
2
Elizabeth Taylor #3
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
3
Opalite #1
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
4
Father Figure
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard GöranssonGeorge Michael Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard GöranssonGeorge Michael Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
5
Eldest Daughter
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
6
Ruin the Friendship
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
7
Actually Romantic
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
8
Wish List
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
9
Wood
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
10
Cancelled!
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
11
Honey
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)
12
The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Taylor SwiftMax MartinRickard Göransson Max MartinShellbackTaylor Swift Taylor Swift (Lead Vocals)Taylor Swift (Vocals)Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

MM
Max Martin
Writer · Producer
On this album12 written
TS
Taylor Swift
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album12 written
RG
Rickard Göransson
Writer
On this album12 written
GM
George Michael
Writer
On this album1 written
S
Shellback
Producer
On this album12 produced
SC
Sabrina Carpenter
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions The Life of a Showgirl

Did Taylor Swift write all of The Life of a Showgirl?
Yes. She co-wrote all twelve tracks with producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Who features on The Life of a Showgirl?
Sabrina Carpenter is featured on the title track, The Life of a Showgirl.
Who produced The Life of a Showgirl?
Max Martin and Shellback produced the album, Swift's first full reunion with the pair since Reputation.
What records did The Life of a Showgirl break?
It became the fastest-selling album in US history in its opening week and Swift's fifteenth number-one album on the Billboard 200, the most for any solo artist.
What were the singles from The Life of a Showgirl?
The Fate of Ophelia and Opalite both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and Elizabeth Taylor reached number three.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Life of a Showgirl MusicBrainz: The Life of a Showgirl (release group) Cover Art Archive: The Life of a Showgirl Cover Art Archive: The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift