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Taylor Swift Lyrics

Midnight
The song begins with the setting of the scene: it’s midnight, and Taylor’s love interest has come to pick her up in his car without headlights, hinting at a possible secret, thrilling rendezvous.

You come and pick me up, no headlights
Taylor is being picked up by her beau for a late-night drive. The lack of headlights hints at a clandestine meeting or an adventure.

Long drive
Both parties are heading for an unplanned, spontaneous long drive together.

Could end in burning flames or paradise
The drive could result in a disastrous ending or leave them feeling ecstatic and alive.

Fade into view, oh
As the night progresses, Taylor’s lover makes an unexpected reappearance, leaving her surprised and intrigued.

It's been a while since I have even heard from you (heard from you)
Taylor hasn’t been in contact with the person who came to pick her up, and their sudden appearance after a long time seems exhilarating.

And I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
Taylor knows that she should be wary of her past lover but is unable to repress her feelings and urges.

Know exactly where it leads, but I
Taylor is aware that her liaison with this person will not end well, but she wants to continue the rendezvous anyway.

Watch us go 'round and 'round each time
Taylor and her lover are stuck in a cycle of boredom and thrill, where they keep repeating the same actions and behavior but expect different results.

You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
Taylor’s lover looks mysterious, thrilling and overly-dramatic, just like American actor James Dean.

And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
Taylor knows that her red lips and classic attire attract her lover and adds to her confidence.

And when we go crashing down, we come back every time
Taylor and her lover may indulge in a disastrous outcome; nevertheless, they are always able to reconcile and reconcile quickly.

'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style
Taylor and her lover’s relationship may be on and off, but they frequently reunite, which means they never go out of style.

You got that long hair, slicked back, white T-shirt
Taylor describes her lover’s classic and vintage look, further reinforcing their style statement and branding.

And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt
Taylor knows that her good girl image and flirtatious mannerisms drive her lover crazy, reinforcing their intense attraction and connection.

So it goes
Taylor sings the phrase 'so it goes,' which shows that she is accepting and cool with whatever happens after their drive.

He can't keep his wild eyes on the road, mm
Taylor’s lover can’t keep his eyes off her, which is reckless and daring and also shows their strong and intense attraction.

Takes me home
Taylor’s lover takes her home, signaling the end of their exciting journey together.

The lights are off, he's taking off his coat, mm, yeah
As they get back to Taylor’s place, the atmosphere is intense and exciting, and things start heating up.

I say, "I heard, oh
Taylor has heard rumors about her lover being with someone else.

That you've been out and about with some other girl, some other girl"
Taylor confronts her lover about the rumors she heard about him seeing someone else.

He says, "What you heard is true, but I
Taylor’s lover confirms her suspicion but tells her that he can’t stop thinking about her.

Can't stop thinkin' 'bout you and I"
Despite being with someone else, Taylor’s lover can’t stop thinking about her.

I said, "I've been there too a few times"
Taylor admits to having been in the same position as her lover at some point in time.

Take me home
Taylor tells her lover to take her home, indicating that their nocturnal rendezvous is over, and it’s time to go home.

Just take me home
Taylor’s request to her lover to take her home is more of a plea, which shows her desperation to be with him again.

(Out of style)
Taylor reassures her lover that they will never go out of style irrespective of their past and present mistakes and troubles.