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Patient Zero (song)
2026 single by Taylor Swift
Patient Zero (song)
"Patient Zero" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her reissued twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore (2026). She wrote and produced the song alongside Max Martin and Shellback. It was released on September 25, 2026, through Republic Records, as the lead single from The Encore. The song recounts an emotionally abusive relationship and addresses a subject who is experiencing the same issues. Musically, it is a mid-tempo pop song led by a Celtic folk-inspired fiddle riff, a muted electronica arrangement, hip-hop percussion, and staccato vocals over disco beats. The song received a mixed reception from music critics reviewing The Encore; some dubbed it the highlight amongst the bonus tracks and praised its twist on conventional lyrical tropes, while others considered it a weak track. In North America, "Patient Zero" topped both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100, making The Life of a Showgirl (2025) Swift's first album since 1989 (2014...
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