Style
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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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
"Style," a hit single off Taylor Swift's fifth studio album "1989," is about a past lover and the magnetic pull they still have on each other. The lyrics describe this lover as having a "James Dean daydream look in your eye," which is a reference to the famous actor known for his rebellious and charismatic persona. Swift's character is painted as having a "red lip classic thing" that the lover likes. The chorus repeats that the two "never go out of style," even though they know where the relationship can lead.
The first verse sets the atmosphere for the song with a midnight drive. The line "long drive / Could end in burning flames or paradise" can be interpreted as a reference to the couple's tumultuous past. The first verse emphasizes the cyclical nature of their relationship, how they "go 'round and 'round each time," yet they cannot stay away from each other. The second verse is initiated by the lover taking the singer home. Swift sings about how the streetlights are off and the lover takes off his coat, hinting at the possibility of some passion reigniting their flame. When the singer confronts the lover, he reveals that he has been with someone else but can't stop thinking about her. The two lovers, who are depicted as opposites but with a magnetic attraction, mirror the energy and mystique of James Dean in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight
The song begins with Taylor Swift referencing the time of day which suggests that the events she's about to describe happen at night.
You come and pick me up, no headlights
Taylor is driven to an unknown destination without any headlights, which is a theme that foreshadows the trouble that might arise later on from problematic behavior.
Long drive
The trip is lengthy which can be interpreted as Taylor desiring and having a reserved trust in the driver.
Could end in burning flames or paradise
This line is memorable because it highlights the possibility of love's dangers and rewards, using lyrical imagery to create a vivid picture in the audience's minds.
Fade into view, oh
Taylor hasn't seen or heard from this person in a while, and the line is delivered with a sense of longing and anticipation.
It's been a while since I have even heard from you (Heard from you)
This statement reinforces the idea that Taylor has missed whoever she's talking to, but she's not sure why this person left or didn't maintain contact with her.
And I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
Taylor contemplates telling this person to leave, indicating she's aware of their potential to hurt her.
Know exactly where it leads, but I
The singer is risking the unknown and stays with this person despite fearing the consequences.
Watch us go 'round and 'round each time
This line indicates that the two have been down this same road before and keeps repeating the cycle of coming together and breaking up without resolving their issues.
You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
Taylor notices that her companion has an alluring appearance that makes him look like the iconic and rebellious James Dean.
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
The singer highlights her own classic style that she knows her partner enjoys, suggesting that they are a good fit for each other.
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
The two seem to experience a lot of turbulence and obstacles but manage to overcome them every time and come back to each other.
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
This iconic line is the chorus of the song and it refers to Taylor's belief that the bond between the two is everlasting and never goes out of style.
You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt
Taylor notices her partner's outfit and style, describing it in detail to create an image in the audience's minds.
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt
Taylor describes her own outfit and her values; she's put together and exhibits confidence and a sense of adventure.
(a tight little skirt)
She emphasizes the details of her outfit that match with the description of her partner's outfit.
So it goes
Taylor uses the phrase to suggest that she and her partner are heading down the same old path.
He can't keep his wild eyes on the road (mmm)
The driver is losing his focus and putting Taylor's safety in danger because he can't keep his eyes on the road.
Takes me home
The pair reaches their destination, they have to deal with the aftermath of their journey.
The lights are off, he's taking off his coat (mmm, yeah)
This line is sensual in nature with Taylor describing the intimate aspect of their relationship.
I say, "I heard, oh
Taylor brings up a rumor she heard about her partner's infidelity, potentially leading to the conclusion of their relationship.
That you've been out and about with some other girl"
Taylor accuses her partner of being unfaithful, causing disruption in their relationship.
He says, "What you heard is true, but I
Her partner admits to the infidelity, and Taylor has to determine how to respond.
Can't stop thinking 'bout you and I"
Even though he's been with someone else, he still has Taylor on his mind, indicating that their bond is still strong.
I said, "I've been there too a few times"
Taylor states that she's experienced similar struggles, making it easier for her to forgive or understand where her partner is coming from.
Take me home
The song ends with this line, reinforcing the idea of coming full circle and repeating the same cycle despite the challenges.
Just take me home
This phrase delivers the significance of returning back to the place where they started, emphasizing the idea of repeating the same cycle.
(Out of style)
This phrase is a callback to the chorus, concluding the song, and reinforcing the notion that the bond between the two of them never goes out of style, no matter how many times they go down the same path or face different challenges.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, 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