Snow on the Beach

Taylor Swift released Snow on the Beach as the fourth track on her tenth studio album, Midnights, via Republic Records on October 21, 2022. The song features backing vocals by Lana Del Rey and was written by Swift, Del Rey, and Jack Antonoff, who also produced the track alongside Swift. Recorded across Rough Customer Studio and Electric Lady Studios in New York City and Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood, the composition blends midtempo dream pop with bedroom pop elements. Listeners encounter hazy synthesizers, plucked violin strings, and a reverbed bass line that construct a wintry, atmospheric soundscape.

Swift described the lyrics as capturing a cataclysmic moment where two people realize they feel exactly the same way simultaneously, comparing this rare synchronization to seeing snow fall on a beach. Initial releases featured Del Rey providing subtle backing vocals, which led to fan discussions about her limited presence despite her billing. Swift responded by releasing an alternate version titled Snow on the Beach (feat. More Lana Del Rey) on May 26, 2023, for the Midnights (The Late Night Edition). Del Rey later clarified that her vocals were heavily present on the original mix but were balanced to match Swift perfectly rather than being reduced.

The single peaked at number four on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, marking Del Rey's highest-charting entry on the Hot 100 at that time. Critics praised the ethereal production and the seamless blend of Swift's indie-pop style with Del Rey's baroque pop aesthetic. While the song itself did not secure individual awards, the parent album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2024. An official lyric video debuted on YouTube alongside the album launch and has since garnered over 25 million views. [편집]