Death by a Thousand Cuts (song)

"Death by a Thousand Cuts" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her seventh studio album, Lover (2019). Written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, it is an upbeat, pop breakup song. Unlike Swift's previous autobiographical breakup songs, "Death by a Thousand Cuts" was influenced by her friends and fictional characters; she cited the 2019 romantic comedy film Someone Great as a key inspiration. The lyrics are based on character dynamics from the film, as they portray the protagonist's attempts to overcome the painful remnants of a failed relationship.

Critics received "Death by a Thousand Cuts" with mixed reviews, although it usually received a compliment for one of its parts in reviews of Lover. Commercially, the song charted in Australia, Canada, and the United States; it has received certifications in Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Swift performed "Death by a Thousand Cuts" at the one-off City of Lover concert and on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in 2019, and multiple times during the Eras Tour (2023-24).