In the case of “August,” the narrator is the girl who had a summer romance with James, who at the time was in a relationship with Betty. Throughout the lyrics, she implies that this relationship never materialized and because of that, she remembers the summer with nostalgia and as a time when she felt sad.
Taylor Swift’s song “August” is how Swifties celebrate August (Spotify)
Many fans identify with this song because it tells the story of unrequited love or a relationship that was destined to fail, a situation that most people have faced.
Taylor Swift’s song “August” is how Swifties celebrate August (Spotify)
