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Swift references theDazed and Confusedquote: Thats what I love about these high school girls, man.
I get older, they stay the same age.
Shes grown up and probably realizes why the relationship was doomed to begin with.
It adds a new sense of closure to the relationship and the song.
She remembers the times theyve spent together and the hope that their passion would grow into love.
Never called it what it was.
It doesnt make the heartbreak any easier but Swifts lyrics acknowledge that as well.
Shes a soldier whos returning half her weight, broken but still standing.
Will Taylor ever know if the love affair maimed the man who broke her heart over ten years ago?
But maybe she doesnt need to know anymore.
Her love isnt burning red anymore; its golden likeDaylight.
