August
LOUNGE - Taylor Swift Lyrics

Salt air
The refreshing and invigorating ocean breeze

And the rust on your door
The signs of age and imperfection in your life

I never needed anything more
I was content with what we had, nothing else was necessary

Whispers
Soft spoken words, almost secretive

Of 'Are you sure?'
Doubtful questions seeking confirmation

'Never have I ever before'
I have never experienced this kind of love before

But I can see us
I can envision our future together

Lost in the memory
Immersed in the reminiscence of our romantic moments

August slipped away into a moment in time
The month of August passed by swiftly, like a fleeting memory

'Cause it was never mine
Because our relationship was never truly mine to hold on to

And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
I can imagine us entangled in passionate embrace

August sipped away
The time we spent together in August gradually faded

Like a bottle of wine
Similar to the way a bottle of wine is consumed and disappears

'Cause you were never mine
Because you were never truly mine to claim

Your back
Your physical presence, your body

Beneath the sun
In the warmth and brightness of daylight

Wishing I could write my name on it
Longing to leave a mark on your life, to be remembered

Will you call when you're back at school?
Hoping for a future connection, even when we are apart

I remember thinking I had you
Recalling a time when I believed I had your heart

Back when we were still changing for the better
In the past, when we were growing and evolving as individuals

Wanting was enough
Desiring your love was sufficient for my happiness

For me, it was enough
Speaking from my own perspective, my needs were met

To live for the hope of it all
Finding purpose in the possibility of our relationship

Cancel plans just in case you'd call
Adjusting my schedule to be available if you reached out

And say 'Meet me behind the mall'
Proposing a hidden and secret meeting place

So much for summer love, and saying 'Us'
The expectation of a blossoming summer romance, and the idea of 'us' together

'Cause you weren't mine to lose
Because you were never truly mine to experience loss

No
Expressing disappointment and resignation

Do you remember?
Asking if you recall our shared memories

Remember when I pulled up
Recalling a specific moment when I arrived

And said 'Get in the car'
Inviting you to join me in my vehicle

And then canceled my plans
Changing my schedule to prioritize our potential interaction

Just in case you'd call
In anticipation of your possible phone call

Back when I was living for the hope of it all
Reflecting on a time when my life centered around the anticipation of our relationship

'Meet me behind the mall'
An invitation to meet in a discreet location, away from prying eyes

(Remember when I pulled up)
Recalling a specific moment of arrival

(And said 'Get in the car')
Invitation to join me in my vehicle

(And then canceled my plans)
Modifying my schedule to accommodate our potential meeting

(Just in case you'd call)
In case you reached out, I made myself available

(Back when I was living for the hope of it all)
In the past, my existence revolved around the anticipation of our relationship

(For the hope of it all)
Driven by the longing for our connection

('Meet me behind the mall')
Proposing a secretive rendezvous

For the hope of it all
Motivated by the anticipation and possibility of our relationship

For the hope of it all
Driven by the longing and expectation of our connection

For the hope of it all
Living with the belief that our relationship could become something meaningful

For the hope of it all
Seeking fulfillment in the potential of our love