Taylor Swift songs about Harry Styles Folklore

Harry Styles and Taylor Swift’s brief reunion at the Grammys looked like a ‘Folklore’ song come to life.

The artists went home as winners with Styles scoring Best Pop Solo Performance, and Swift earning her third Album of the Year award. While fans celebrated their milestones, the duo also became a hot topic on social media after they were spotted together at the ceremony.

When Taylor Swift dropped ‘Folklore’, fans were already in tears by the first song — leaving everyone curious to know who was the former lover that inspired her to write ‘the 1’. Swifties have been suggesting that the track about a long lost relationship was a reference to her romance with Harry Styles. Their theory was only magnified after the two appeared to have a quick chat at the Grammys.

I have this dream you're doing cool shit pic.twitter.com/jtv9DsybGb

— Harry & Taylor Updates 💛💛 (@TheHaylorNation) March 15, 2021

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles dated shortly back in 2012 for two months. Their breakup sparked speculation over their songs as fans found connections in some of their lyrics. A popular theory is that ‘Style’ from Swift’s ‘1989’ album was about the former One Direction member because of the obvious hint to his name.

As dubbed by fans, the “divorced parents” were seen on a behind-the-scenes livestream during Doja Cat’s performance of ‘Say So’. It was pleasant for people to see them remain in good terms despite all the drama brought by media earlier in their careers.

“it was nice to see you” pic.twitter.com/j1UbSsI0ws

— Harry & Taylor Updates 💛💛 (@TheHaylorNation) March 15, 2021

“we never go out of style” pic.twitter.com/xmqTd2SHQ6

— aries (@ariesmacasaet13) March 15, 2021

While we may never know if Harry Styles is truly ‘the 1’ for Taylor Swift, the two seem happy for the most part.

Swift has been in a long-term relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. On the other hand, Styles recently sparked a romance with ‘Booksmart’ director Olivia Wilde.

 

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Even though Harry Styles and Taylor Swift didn’t date that long in the grand scheme of things, the amount of lore and fanfare still surrounding their relationship is quite a lot. There are conspiracy theories about Styles writing on folklore, along with which of their songs are about one another. But maybe the best answer Styles ever gave about their relationship has to do with what they don’t say to each other, directly. 

Taylor Swift songs about Harry Styles Folklore
Harry Styles performs during The BRIT Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on Feb. 18, 2020/ Taylor Swift performs during the 2019 Z100 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2019 | Samir Hussein/WireImage / Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

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Styles sees his and Swift’s songs like an ‘unspoken dialogue’ between them

When Styles did his 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, he was getting ready to release his very first solo record. He was pretty nervous and anticipatory about the whole thing. But he was also asked about his short romance with Swift. 

The two of them started dating in the latter half of 2012, and were first photographed in December according to Bustle. And, again, it didn’t last that long because they had broken up by January, according to reports. 

Regardless, Styles reflected on their relationship and told Rolling Stone that it was a hard time just because he was so young and “trying to navigate” it all while being famous. 

“I mean, you’re a little bit awkward to begin with. You’re on a date with someone you really like,” he said. “It should be that simple, right? It was a learning experience for sure. But at the heart of it – I just wanted it to be a normal date.”

And even though he wasn’t really able to tell Swift how he admired any song that might be about him, he did say there’s a connection between them that doesn’t require a lot to be said. 

“She doesn’t need me to tell her they’re great. They’re great songs,” Styles noted. “It’s the most amazing unspoken dialogue ever.”

Which Taylor Swift and Harry Styles songs are about each other?

There are a few songs from both artists that could be about the other.

On Swift’s end, there are about three songs that fans think Styles inspired. For one, there’s “I Knew You Were Trouble,” which she told Times Magazine was about someone in the audience at the BRIT awards when she accepted an award for it. Styles was there. 

Another is “Style,” mostly because of the title. And then there’s “Out of the Woods,” which she told NPR was about a relationship that had “a huge sense of anxiety” due to the attention it got. Which is a pretty good description of Styles and Swift’s relationship.

Styles told Rolling Stone that he doesn’t really know if those specific songs are about him, but she’s “so good, they’re bloody everywhere.” But he gets it, if they are because he also writes from experience. 

“I’m lucky if everything [we went through] helped create those songs,” he said. “That’s what hits your heart. That’s the stuff that’s hardest to say, and it’s the stuff I talk least about… The part that’s about the two people. I’m never going to tell anybody everything.” 

On Styles’ side, he’s written a couple that fans think are about Swift, with the main one being “Two Ghosts.” The lyrics talk about two ex-lovers meeting again after a breakup, and she has the “same lips red, same eyes blue.” Swift was known for her red-lipped makeup look at the time, and has blue eyes. 

Others include, “Woman,” “Ever Since New York,” and “Perfect,” which he co-wrote with One Direction. 

Styles also said in the past that he actually wants to thank Swift for sharing her experience through song

Regardless of which songs are about whom, Styles sees the positive in this type of thing. He told Rolling Stone that “things don’t work out,” but he likes “tipping a hat to the time together” as well, so he gets why Swift would do the same. 

“You’re celebrating the fact it was powerful and made you feel something, rather than ‘this didn’t work out, and that’s bad,’” he said. “And if you run into that person, maybe it’s awkward, maybe you have to get drunk … but you shared something. Meeting someone new, sharing those experiences, it’s the best shit ever. So thank you.”

Even recently, when Howard Stern brought up Swift on his show, Styles basically reiterated what he said in 2017. 

“I think it’s flattering,” he stated simply. “Even if the song isn’t that flattering, you’ve still spent time on it and, ultimately, using Taylor as an example, she’s a great songwriter.”

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What song did Taylor Swift wrote about Harry Styles?

The secret message behind the song: "Then one day he came back." Why it's about Harry Styles: Based on her personal love life experiences, Swift wrote "How You Get the Girl" as an instruction manual to help guide the guys who want to get back together with an ex they haven't spoken to in over six months.

Which songs from Taylor Swift are about Harry?

Some pointed out on Twitter that Swift uses the line “I remember” in the first verse, and musically the song seems to be a throwback to “Out of the Woods,” a 1989 track about her romance with ex-boyfriend Harry Styles, who she dated from late 2012 to early 2013.

Is folklore by Taylor Swift about Harry Styles?

When Taylor Swift dropped 'Folklore', fans were already in tears by the first song — leaving everyone curious to know who was the former lover that inspired her to write 'the 1'. Swifties have been suggesting that the track about a long lost relationship was a reference to her romance with Harry Styles.

Which Taylor Swift album is about Harry Styles?

"Style" Arguably the most infamous song to come out of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles' short-lived 2012 romance is this absolute banger off of her 2014 album 1989.