Style

Taylor Swift

About Style

"Style" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album 1989 (2014). It was written by Swift and its producers Max Martin, Shellback, and Ali Payami. Republic Records in partnership with Swift's label Big Machine released the song to US radio stations as the album's third single on February 9, 2015. Musically, "Style" incorporates disco, funk-pop, pop rock and synth-pop. The lyrics are ambiguous; contemporary publications interpreted the song as being about beauty standards and reflections on past romantic relationships. The song garnered generally positive reviews from critics, many of whom deemed it the album's highlight. A few commentators found the lyrics clichéd and shallow. It earned an APRA Music Award nomination for International Work of the Year and appeared on year-end lists of Pitchfork and The Village Voice. In the US, "Style" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming 1989's third consecutive Hot 100 top-ten single. It received triple platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which denotes track-equivalent sales of over three million units. "Style" also entered the top ten on charts and received multi-platinum certifications in Australia and Canada. 


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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)
And I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
Know exactly where it leads but I
Watch it go round and round each time

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 t-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

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 (Hm 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"

'Cause 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 t-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

Take me home
Just take me home
Yeah just take me home, oh

(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

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. more »

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Written by: Martin Max Sandberg, Ali Payami, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"Style" is a track from Taylor Swift's fifth studio album, "1989," released in 2014.
Songwriting Credits
Taylor Swift co-wrote "Style" with Max Martin, Shellback, and Ali Payami. All three are renowned songwriters and producers.
Genre & Style
The song is a departure from Swift's formerly country sound. It delves into pop and synth-pop, showcasing her gradual genre shift.
Chart Performance
"Style" debuted at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually peaked at number six. It was very successful internationally, reaching the top 10 in many countries.
Critical Reception
Most of the responses from music critics were positive, praising Swift's departure from her country style and her venture into more electronic and pop synth sounds.
Music Video
The music video for "Style," directed by Kyle Newman, was released in February 2015. It is known for its dreamlike sequences and abstract imagery.
Song Inspiration
"Style" is rumored to be about Swift's previous relationship with Harry Styles of One Direction. Fans and media speculated this due to the title and certain lyrics referring to Styles.
Live Performances
Taylor Swift included "Style" in the setlist of her "1989 World Tour," which ran from May 2015 to December 2015.
Accolades
The song was named one of the best songs of 2014 by several publications, including Rolling Stone, Spin, and Time Magazine.
Cover Versions
Many artists have performed cover versions of "Style," including Ryan Adams, who included his take on the song in his track-by-track cover album of "1989."

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