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August Lyrics

Salt air and the rust on your door
I never needed anything more
Whispers of: Are you sure?
Never have I ever before

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

Your back beneath the Sun
Wishing I could write my name on it
Will you call when you’re back at school?
I remember thinking I had you

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

Back when we were still changing 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, oh

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

‘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)

About “August”

“August” is a dreamy, wistful ballad from Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, Folklore, released on July 24, 2020. The song was written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff, with production handled by Swift, Antonoff, and Joe Alwyn. It features a blend of dream pop, guitar pop, and soft rock, characterized by its dense reverb and orchestration of strings and keyboards.

The lyrics of “August” tell the story of a fleeting summer romance from the perspective of an unnamed female character who falls for a boy named James, only to be left heartbroken as he returns to his former lover, Betty. This narrative is part of a love triangle explored in three tracks on the album, with “Cardigan” and “Betty” providing the other perspectives.

The song has been praised for its cinematic production and storytelling, making it a standout track on Folklore and a favorite among fans. It resurges in popularity every August, capturing the essence of late summer with its evocative imagery and emotional depth.