Y'all aren't appreciating the line " i knew you'd haunt all of my what ifs "

holy cow i finally understand the "peter losing wendy" line. if you didn't know, taylor's songs betty, august, and cardigan are written in the perspective of 3 people in a love triangle (james, betty, and another girl). cardigan is in the POV of betty (who was cheated on). when i was listening to these songs i was thinking about how betty is seems way more grown up than james and she has a more mature perspective on their relationship. WELL the reason peter lost wendy was because wendy grew up and moved on. BETTY IS LIKE WENDY BECAUSE SHE GREW UP AND WOWOWOW i can't believe i didn't realize this before!! ok that's it. thoughts?

Ok but no one can deny that Taylor is a lyric genius 😭

I love how the line “when you are young they assume you know nothing” keeps changing its meaning throughout the song

"A friend to all is a friend to none" this line has a different feeling on it

yes, the song has a calm beat, but it's literally about being used and used up by someone you love, realizing who they really are, and then having to move on without them.

This whole album gives me foggy, misty, chilly and calm winter vibes

"A friend to all is a friend to none." "When you are young they assume you know nothing." "I knew everything when I was young." "You drew stars around my scars but now I'm bleeding." "And when I felt like I was an old cardigan under someone's bed, you put me on and said I was your favorite." There's nothing more I can say. QUEEN!!!

Can't explain the feelings that this song gives me, feels like I'm dreaming.

When Ms. Swift said: "A friend to all, is a friend to none," I really felt that.

"you put me on and said I was your favorite" putting someone on typically means to lead someone on, to tell they they're "your favorite" when that isn't entirely true. It's pure genius, not only the play on words(putting someone on like a cardigan) but the way Taylor is able to tap into these characters and not only feel they're pain, but make everyone else feel they're pain. By the end of the song our hearts bleed for this character Betty. Only to find out it was Taylor's storytelling all along.

“Chasing shadows in the grocery line” is one of my favorite lines of all time. It’s so simple but holds so much meaning

"I knew you'd miss me once the thrill expired" pairs really well with the line in betty that goes "slept next to her, but dreamt of you all summer long"

"Leaving like a father running like water" hit too many people close to home

YOU DREW STARS AROUND MY SCARS BIT NOW IM BLEEEDINNNNJ

Anyone in 2024?

This is so calming. Every line is so warm. This song feels like wearing a cardigan 🥺

2006 country Taylor 2014 pop Taylor 2017 dark Taylor 2019 unicorn Taylor 2020 magic Taylor 2021: Taylor’s era 2022: midnight era 2023: eras era Edit: omg thank you so much for 4k likes that’s crazy I’ve never had that many before Edit: i can’t believe it’s been a year it fells like just yesterday it’s now October 2021 hope your all doing well 💗

At first I really hated folklore when I first listened to it. I was so used to Taylor’s upbeat music and found this album boring. Now that I’m older I understand these songs. This is such a beautiful album and I love it.

I realized that Taylor put these tracks on its sequential purpose. In literature, we have this called a circular plot. Where at the end of the story, it will go back to the start of the narrative. The Cardigan-August-Betty is one of the example of that. At first (Cardigan), it implicitly introduces Betty and sets in the present time. She knew everything, about the summer thing and the affair. This could be (or maybe not...) set in the party she created. At second (August), this then introduces Augustine of the present, where she remembers/commemorated everything about her time shared with the guy (a guy, because James is not yet said in here...) on a summer. Now, at this time, it might seem two different stories because both of it were set in the present. This is where Betty comes along, where it is set at both present and past in James' view. And in the end of Betty, we are then introduced to a scene that James attended Betty's party, in hopes of Betty accepting him. This will lead us back to Cardigan, on the first lines. Where Betty changed, and learned. I think that is my sight of the story. I'm sure you have yours. Correct me if I overlooked something by detail. Cheers to folklore!

For me, folklore is not a boring album. It's just sad, depressing, nostalgic and calm. 🙃

The old Taylor is back!” Guys... She never left.

"leaving like a father, running like water" i'll never get over this line

Taylor's voice is the feeling of coming home from a long car journey in country side

I feel like this entire album is just showing off how great Taylor’s lower register is.

I still can’t get out over the fact that she dropped a whole album like THAT 💗🤩

This still gives me chills like the first time I heard it … seems like I always hear songs exactly when I need to hear them 😓

"when you are young they assume you know nothing" literal tlga huhuhu

This song is so comforting I want to wear it like a cardigan

I think it's time for schools to start teaching Taylor Swift's songs in literature classes.. this is a masterpiece alongside with "betty" and "august".

"You drew stars around my scars but now I'm bleeding" One of my favourite lyrics of all time

I never liked Taylor, but once your heart gets so broken, you begin to understand her, to feel her songs, and that's simply beautiful.

Can we talk about the line "leaving like a father?"

Can we all collectively agree that taylor swift is a gifted songwriter of this generation ?!

"When you are young they assume you know nothing. But I knew you'd linger like a tattoo kiss. I knew you'd haunt all of my what-ifs. The smell of smoke would hang around this long. Cause I knew everything when I was young." THESE ARE THE BEST SONG LINES IN THE HISTORY OF SONG LINES.

Taylor literally nailed all the lyrics in this masterpiece.

Life is too short to pretend you don't like Taylor Swift

Not a Taylor fan (nothing against her personally, just her music never suited my style), but I must admit that Folklore was/is a stunningly beautiful piece of work.

i cant get over the lyrics: ‘Tried to change the ending, Peter losing Wendy.’ I LOVE THAT

I want to quote a lyric but this whole song just hits me right in the heart

James: I'm only 17, i don't know anything Betty: When you are young, they assume you know nothing

"Cardigan" is one of 3 songs believed to be part of what Taylor calls the "teenage love triangle" trilogy. According to me, cardigan is the first, written from the pov of betty (the girlfriend who is cheated on), "august" is the second written from the pov of the girl who James (the boyfriend) cheated on, "betty" is the conclusion written from the pov of James (the boyfriend) FIRST VERSE The first verse sets the mood of teenagehood with vintage T-shirts and excitement over new cell phones. "Sensual politics" could refer to the fact that when you're 18 you get to vote so you're new to the politcal world, or it could be a reference to the complicated social politics of high school. “When you are young, they assume you know nothing” is one of the most repeated lines in the song and is used to highlight how much Betty knows about love and pain (she has unfortunately become very experienced with both.) CHORUS Betty knows him, truly and deeply. She has an intimate understanding of him through the moments they shared in their relationship. The past tense of knew, however, means that things have changed. “Baby, kiss it better,” could be what he did for her once, at the beginning of their relationship, and what she hopes he will do now to ease the pain he has caused her. REFRAIN Betty often felt forgotten and like she was second best to those around her. James helped her to feel loved and seen. This feeling is likened to when a long lost item of clothing is found and is treasured once again. SECOND VERSE Because this song is connected to “august” and “betty,” we know that she is talking about James’s infidelity with another girl. By trying to have more, he has lost what mattered. Again, Betty shows her insight and her awareness of the situation, defying the cliche of a young person not having an understanding of life. SECOND CHORUS There is an innocence in the kinds of moments that Betty recalls in the second chorus. While the first chorus focuses more on a physical aspect of the relationship, the emphasis here is simple and emotional. BRIDGE The bridge combines the physical and emotional aspects of their relationship. She highlights that “all [they] needed” to be happy was each other’s company. James was able to give her not only healing, but help in appreciating and being at peace with her scars. Now, she is in more pain from the heartbreak he has caused her. THRID CHORUS In the third chorus, Betty focuses not on the comfort and joy of their time together, but on the tragic end of their romance. Even as he abandoned her for another girl and she watched him “steppin’ on the last train,” she still knew him. “Tried to change the ending” means that, at least in retrospect, their relationship seemed to always be heading towards heartbreak. “Peter losing Wendy” refers to the story of Peter Pan, who takes a girl named Wendy to Neverland: a place where no one ever grows up. Peter asks Wendy to stay with him, but as much as she values their adventures, she wants to go home and grow up. In the context of this song, the reference means that Betty is aware that James is the one lacking in maturity, and he is losing her because he won’t grow up. THIRD VERSE Far from a child who “know[s] nothing,” Betty is very knowledgeable of the acute betrayal and heartbreak that James has caused her. She muses with bitterness that she did predict the ways the relationship would haunt her after it ended. She knew that it would stay with her and that the memory of their time together would creep up on her when she was doing something as mundane as running errands, she knew that she would be furious for a long time with him, and she knew that one day he would beg her to take him back. She knew all of it. And though it’s left to the imagination, by the sound of it, it sounds like she also knew that the day he came back, she wouldn’t want him anymore. Every lyric is so well written this could legit be a movie. There is no doubt that Taylor is a lyrical genius and sorry that it's a little long just wanted to share my thoughts

I remember when I first heard this song I felt so serene inside. I really wanted to wrap this song in a beautiful gift box and send it to my crush from 15 years ago... I don't know how to explain what I felt at that time and how to even express it even now... It's so beautiful and soothing just like Taylor...

The background, the lyrics and the music is everything

The imagery that she created with her lyrics in this album *chef’s kiss*

"We didn't realize we were making memories, we were just having fun." - Winnie the Pooh

I’ve noticed in Cardigan’s lyric video. The background is dark and melancholic. It shows how Betty felt about James infidelity. And I think Taylor chose Cardigan’s setting to be at the beach because it shows that Betty knew where James’ summer thing took place. Which in August’s lyrics “Salt air and rust on your door” confirmed that summer affair really happened there. In contrast to August’s lyric video. August’s background shows how Augustine sees the affair. It seems like a distant view of the beach and also it feels nostalgic. It is like a memory, slipping away. Because Augustine knew James, just like the salty air, she chould not keep him. And he was never truly hers.

It's definitely one of her best lyrics of all time!

Reputation : Bad girl Album Lover : Love girl Album Folklore : Sad girl album

You guys must listen 'betty', and then 'cardigan' and then 'august', the lyrics connecy to each other!!! And if you understand it, it's mindblowing

Taylor Swift is not only a singer,songwritter, she is a storyteller

she has hit every nostalgic, childhood memories in her lyrics...the queen left me on my KNEES crying

no words can describe the feeling you get when Taylor drops an album💕

"you drew stars around my scars, but now i'm bleeding" *that hit hard*

Esta canción crece más y más con cada escuchada. Te amo Taylor

Ugh. I just love Taylor with all my heart. She makes art. Precious and everlasting.

This sounds and smells like Grammys song of the year

I'm mostly into classic rock and alternative shit, but she is one of the most consistent lyricists of all time in my opinion.

Wow, I thought this was about Harry Styles. Now that I've heard Peter, I know better now.

This continues to be the most relaxing song I’ve ever heard.

I feel so bad for the people that don’t get the beauty of Taylor’s songs

"I knew you'd haunt all of my what ifs"

2:10 is my absolutely favourite and honestly so relatable

I rarely listen to Taylor Swift but this song made me cry, there's soooo something special about this song idk what. It makes my heart soft and pour out emotions.

And when I felt like I was a *backyardigan*

James is Peter Betty is Wendy August girl is Tinkerbell

This song makes me think of all the happy memories that feel so far away now ♥

Am I the only one that loves the simple aesthetic of the lyric videos?

This album is like “Back to December” and “All too well” had a baby who is secretly the new Messiah.

I'm dropping this... TAYLOR IS NOT JUST THE MUSIC INDUSTRY... SHE'S A MANAGER OF OUR EMOTIONS.

‘you drew stars around my scars, now im bleeding’❤️‍🩹

the lyrics, the vocals, the live background. it's perfection oh my gadd

Cardigan - “to kiss in cars and downtown bars is all we needed” Betty - “standing in your cardigan, kissing in my car again”

Possibly the best lyrics in a song for years. Covid19 has brought out the absolute best in Taylor Swift.

i love this song everytime it plays i get so happy bc i feel the meaning for the song

“And I knew you'd come back to me”. Unfortunately this is a certainty that not everyone can have after these difficult times. Thank you Taylor for heating our hearts with hope.

Taylor will never understand how this song has saved my life .

You drew stars around my scars , Greatest lyric of all time

I loved Taylor when I was little and she was country, then I stopped liking her as much cause I was obsessed with 1D and Harry and now that I’m an adult I can say I don’t know why I pretended to hate her. She truly is one of the best lyricists ever

THERE'S SO MUCH HAPPENING ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY. -TAYLOR SWIFT'S SURPRISE ALBUM -ONE DIRECTION 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY -DEMI LOVATO ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT -I HAVE TO CHOOSE COURSE FOR NEXT YEAR'S CLASSES -AAAHHHHHH

Me to my future kids: Just like that Taylor broke the curse and saved 2020 along with all of humanity

"Peter losing Wendy" That is the most beautiful sad sh*t i've heard

This is not a song. This is pure art. ❤️

"leaving like a father, running like water," is so hauntingly poignant. It gets me every damn time...

It’s insane how talented one person can be

I Don't know why it took me so long to figure it out but the cobblestones are a metaphor for the relationship: Cardigan: High heel on cobblestones ↪ He is my rock, he grounds me, it's difficult to walk on cobblestones in high heels = the relationship is difficult, walking is difficult, u lose ur balance, in the relationship, high heel might break= I might break in this relationship Betty: I was walking home on BROKEN COBBLESTONES ↪Foreshadowing of relationship, right before August shows up Cardigan: When you are young, they assume you know nothing....But I knew everything when I was young Betty: I'm only seventeen, I don't know anything

"and when i felt like i was an old cardigan under someones bed you put me on and said i was your favorite" hits so hard

"I knew you tried to change the ending, Peter losing Wendy" This whole song reminds me of "Love Story" without the happy ending. It's like the real story of Romeo and Juliet, that they grew up and learned the world, and knew they would not be together in the end. The same way the young Taylor Swift dreamed of a happy ending and then she grew up and realized the world is a harsher place than she imagined it would be, that endings will not always be happy, but somehow along the way, be the best journey yet...

I really feel like this is on Betty's perspective, a song for James. Betty: "I'm only seventeen, I don't know anything" Cardigan: "When you are young, they assume you know nothing"

"to kissing cars, in downtown bars was all we needed. you drew stars around my scars but now in bleeding" these r lyrics i feel

The nostalgia for July-October, 2020 this album gives to me is unexplainable. Music is the closest we can get to a time machine in this world.

Everyone : this is worst year. Taylor swift : hold my cardigan.

This has to be one of my favorites. The beat, Taylor’s voice, it’s just magical

The "aaaa" part is Just heavenly

"A friend to all is a friend to none" I really appreciate this line 'cause I think it's really true 💙

Swifties: We need a new single! Taylor Swift: Hold my cardigan. releases entire album

We don't waste wines in this house, We use wines to cheer and welcome "FOLKLORE" to the family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Each and every songs within this album deeply touched my heart. Its truly stunning and amazing.

'When you are young they assume you know nothing '..it hit different

I confess that I like rap a lot more, but this song moved me. I love songs where there are messages to convey to the audience and arouse emotions.

“When you are young they assume u know nothing “ every asian felt that line