"Style" is the third track from American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's fifth studio album, 1989, released on October 27, 2014, through Big Machine Records. The song became the third single from the album on February 9, 2015. It is also the third track from Swift's fourth re-recorded album, 1989 (Taylor's Version), released on October 27, 2023, through Republic Records.
Background[]
The song is rumored to be about Harry Styles, who she dated in December 2012.[1]
The song appeared in a commercial for the Target edition of the album.
Music video[]
The music video premiered on February 13, 2015, and featured the actor Dominic Sherwood.
Hidden message[]
Hidden message: Her heart belonged to someone who couldn't stay.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
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 it go 'round and 'round each time
[Chorus]
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've got that long hair slick back, white tee 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
[Verse 2]
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've heard 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"
[Chorus]
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've got that long hair slick back, white tee 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 (We never go) out of style, we never go out of style
[Bridge]
Take me home
Just take me home
Yeah, just take me home, oh
[Chorus]
(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
Lyric video[]
Taymoji pack[]
 And I got that red lip, classic thing that you like.  You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye.  When we met, there was definitely a spark.  The tides are waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.  Guess who?  Going for the whole femme fatale thing.  Lightning is attracted to tall things, so Taylor should be careful during a storm.  The Romans thought that breaking a mirror gave you bad luck for seven years.  Box |
Awards and nominations[]
"Style" received 2 awards from 3 nominations.
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | APRA Awards (Australia) | International Work of the Year | Nominated |
| BMI Pop Awards | Award-Winning Songs | Won | |
| Publisher of the Year | Won |
Live performances[]
Swift performed "Style" from May 5, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan, to December 12, 2015, in Melbourne, Australia, on The 1989 World Tour, as the fourth song on the setlist, paired with "Bad Blood". The song was also performed from May 8, 2018, in Glendale, Arizona, to November 21, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan, on The Reputation Stadium Tour, as the fourth song on the setlist, paired with "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me".[2] Now it is performed as the first song for the 1989 set on the Eras Tour.
Cover versions[]
On an episode of The Voice that aired on September 22, 2015, Ivonne Acero performed "Style" for her blind audition.
References[]
| 1989 | ||
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| "Welcome to New York" ā¢ "Blank Space" ā¢ "Style" ā¢ "Out of the Woods" ā¢ "All You Had to Do Was Stay" ā¢ "Shake It Off" ā¢ "I Wish You Would" ā¢ "Bad Blood" ā¢ "Wildest Dreams" ā¢ "How You Get the Girl" ā¢ "This Love" ā¢ "I Know Places" ā¢ "Clean" | ||
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