“So scarlet it was, maroon.” What’s the true meaning behind Taylor Swift’s “Maroon”? This week on AP Taylor Swift podcast, we dive into the shades of red, love, and memory that define this “Midnights” favorite. We explore how Taylor uses colors to capture the complexity of relationships—the highs, the heartbreaks, and the legacy they leave behind. Listen as we unpack the layers of this fan-favorite track.
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Mentioned in this episode:
E73: Show and Tell - Color
The Big Lebowski
E66: Deep Dive - Holy Ground
The Wizard of Oz
Van Gogh’s faded colors
Harry Potter
Every color referenced in Maroon
Eats, Shoots, and Leaves
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Episode Highlights:
[02:00] “When the morning came”
[08:30] “your roommate’s cheapass screwtop rosé”
[12:53] “The burgundy on my cheeks”
[23:56] “When the silence came”
[25:06] Our “ah ha” moment
[30:39] “the rubies that I gave up”
[38:07] The purpose of the song
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