august Lyrics – Taylor Swift Meaning & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift. The Music Track Was Released Date :Jul. 24, 2020.
[Verse 1]
Salt air, and the rust on your door
I never needed anything more
Whispers of “Are you sure?”
“Never have I ever before”
[Explanation of Verse 1]
The narrator sets the scene with imagery of salt air and rust, evoking a coastal setting and a sense of nostalgia. They express pleasure in the simplicity of their surroundings, feeling like they have no way demanded anything further. However, there’s an underlying uncertainty, with whispers questioning the certainty of their feelings.
[Chorus]
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
‘Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
‘Cause you were never mine
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus reflects on a fleeting summer romance, symbolized by the month of August. The narrator acknowledges that the relationship slipped down like time, feting that it was noway truly theirs. Despite this realization, they vividly remember the intimacy and passion of being tangled up in bedsheets, comparing it to the bittersweet taste of wine.
[Verse 2]
Your back beneath the sun
Wishin’ I could write my name on it
Will you call when you’re back at school?
I remember thinkin’ I had you
[Explanation of Verse 2]
In the second verse, the narrator reminisces about moments shared with their love interest, soaking up the warmth of the sun and yearning to leave their mark. However, there’s a sense of resignation as they wonder if their love interest will reach out once they return to school. Despite their initial confidence in having the person, doubts start to creep in.
[Chorus]
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
‘Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
‘Cause you were never mine
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of the relationship and the painful realization that their love interest was never truly theirs.
[Bridge]
Back when we were still changin’ for the better
Wanting was enough
For me, it was enough
To live for the hope of it all
Cancel plans just in case you’d call
And say, “Meet me behind the mall”
So much for summer love and saying “us”
‘Cause you weren’t mine to lose
You weren’t mine to lose, no
[Explanation of Bridge]
The ground reflects on the sanguinity and innocence of youthful love, where simply wanting someone was enough. The narrator recalls canceling plans in anticipation of their love interest’s call, clinging to the hope of being together. However, they acknowledge the disappointment of realizing that their love interest was never truly theirs to lose.
[Chorus]
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
‘Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
‘Cause you were never mine
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of the relationship and the painful realization that their love interest was never truly theirs.
[Outro]
‘Cause you were never mine
Never mine
But do you remember?
Remember when I pulled up and said “Get in the car”
And then canceled my plans just in case you’d call?
Back when I was livin’ for the hope of it all, for the hope of it all
“Meet me behind the mall”
(Remember when I pulled up and said “Get in the car”)
(And then canceled my plans just in case you’d call?)
(Back when I was livin’ for the hope of it all, for the hope of it all)
(“Meet me behind the mall”)
Remember when I pulled up and said “Get in the car”
And then canceled my plans just in case you’d call?
Back when I was livin’ for the hope of it all (For the hope of it all)
For the hope of it all, for the hope of it all
(For the hope of it all, for the hope of it all)
[Explanation of Outro]
The outro revisits the memories of anticipation and longing, emphasizing the narrator’s willingness to drop everything for the possibility of being with their love interest. Despite the pain of realizing the relationship was one-sided, they still hold onto the memories and the hope of what could have been.