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You come and pick me up, no headlights
Long drive
Could end in burning flames or paradise
Fade into view, oh
It's been a while since I have even heard from you (heard from you)
And I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
Watch us go 'round and 'round each time
You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
You got that long hair, slicked back, white T-shirt
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
So it goes
He can't keep his wild eyes on the road, mm
Takes me home
The lights are off, he's taking off his coat, mm, yeah
I say, "I heard, oh
That you've been out and about with some other girl, some other girl"
He says, "What you heard is true, but I
Can't stop thinkin' 'bout you and I"
I said, "I've been there too a few times"
'Cause you got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
You got that long hair, slicked back, white T-shirt
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt (a tight little skirt)
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style (we never go), we never go out of style
Take me home
Just take me home
Yeah, just take me home
Oh, whoa, oh
(Out of style)
Oh, you got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down (now we go), we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
The opening lines of the song "Midnight, you come and pick me up, no headlights, long drive, could end in burning flames or paradise, fade into view, oh it's been a while since I have even heard from you" represent the complexity and intimacy of the relationship between Taylor and her lover. They had a tumultuous past and still, at present, have an unresolved relationship. Although Taylor knows where the relationship could lead to, she can't help but go through that cycle every time.
The chorus of the song is a comparison of the personalities of Taylor and her lover to those of James Dean and another classic Hollywood star. Using the metaphor of James Dean and other Hollywood stars, she compares herself and her lover as two iconic symbols that will never go out of style.
In the second verse of the song, Taylor describes the drive home with her lover. The line, "He can't keep his wild eyes on the road, takes me home, the lights are off, he's taking off his coat" shows that their passion for each other make them forget everything else. The line "I said ‘I’ve been there too a few times" indicates that she has also been with someone else before, just like her lover who has been seen with another girl. Despite that, they both can't deny the attraction they have for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight
The moment when you come to take me without even turning the car lights on.
You come and pick me up, no headlights
You appear suddenly and we leave immediately without any attention.
Long drive
We drive a long way with no particular destination in mind.
Could end in burning flames or paradise
This journey could either be amazing or disastrous, with no in-between.
Fade into view, oh
It has been a long time since we last connected and the sudden appearance is surprisingly refreshing.
It's been a while since I have even heard from you (heard from you)
It's been so long since we last talked, and I've missed you.
And I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
I know this is a dangerous situation and I should ask you to leave immediately.
Know exactly where it leads, but I
I know the risks, but for some reason, I can't resist you.
Watch us go 'round and 'round each time
I repeat the same dangerous behavior with you, even though I know it's not healthy.
You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
You have an intriguing and captivating charm, just like the iconic James Dean.
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
I have a classic and alluring style that you find irresistible.
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
Even when things go wrong and we break apart, we always come back together.
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
Our love and attraction for each other never fade away, but always remain in style.
You got that long hair, slicked back, white T-shirt
Your style is effortless and carefree with slicked-back hair and a white T-shirt.
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt
I have a sweet and innocent look but also wear a tight skirt that showcases my confidence.
So it goes
The story of our back-and-forth relationship keeps repeating itself.
He can't keep his wild eyes on the road, mm
You struggle to stay focused on driving because you are captivated by my presence.
Takes me home
You take me back to your place.
The lights are off, he's taking off his coat, mm, yeah
As soon as we arrive, you turn off the lights and take off your coat, signaling a romantic encounter.
I say, "I heard, oh
I confront you about rumors I have heard.
That you've been out and about with some other girl, some other girl"
I heard that you might be seeing someone else.
He says, "What you heard is true, but I
You confirm the rumor but also confess your feelings for me.
Can't stop thinkin' 'bout you and I"
You admit that you can't stop thinking about me, despite seeing someone else.
I said, "I've been there too a few times"
I admit that I've also been in similar situations before.
Take me home
I surrender myself to you and allow you to take me home.
Just take me home
I am ready to give into the passion and follow you home.
Oh, you got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
Your magnetic and charming personality is impossible to resist.
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
My classic and alluring style still captivates you.
And when we go crashing down (now we go), we come back every time
Even when things go wrong, our passion for each other never fades away.
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
Our bond continues to grow stronger, and our love never loses its spark.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martin Max Sandberg, Ali Payami, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Midnight,
You come and pick me up, no headlights
Long drive,
Could end in burning flames or paradise
Fade into view, oh, it's been a while since I have even heard from you (heard from you)
I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
Know exactly where it leads but I
Watch us go 'round and 'round each time
You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style.
So it goes
He can't keep his wild eyes on the road
Takes me home
Lights are off, he's taking off his coat, hmm, yeah.
I say, "I heard, oh, that you've been out and about with some other girl, some other girl."
He says, "What you've heard is true but I
Can't stop thinking about you," and I...
I said, "I've been there, too, a few times."
'Cause you got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt (tight little skirt)
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
Take me home
Just take me home, yeah.
Just take me home
(out of style)
You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
'Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
@cloverblooms8913
Can we appreciate Taylor's beauty here. This is her most aesthetically pleasing music video.
@michaelhibbert1613
she's gorgeous
@anndeguzman903
How about wildest dreams? 🥺 Its so aesthetically pleasing as well
@heyjude9895_
I was here to say wildest dreams but I’ve been beat 😭
@brie7107
THE MOST aesthetically pleasing music video, yes. i agree to that.
@trishabaeee
Folklore: Hold my waterfall piano
@lauramartins6967
listening to this after the grammys and harry and taylor having a lil conversation with each other just hits different
@liliana771
Omgggg yesss
@anushkarastogi4995
Me too.
@arya-hp6dj
Yesss same! They never go out of STYLE