I missed a childhood with two parents loving and supporting me. As a kid growing up, I missed out on more things than I can put into words because of you. Next time you're up at 2 am, play some Taylor Swift.ĭid you forget about me or do you just not care? I don’t know the answer anymore and truly don't want to. This no doubt allows her to paint a vivid picture in the mind of the listener that helps them to connect with her music on a deeper level. She likes to be detailed in her songwriting, frequently naming people, places, months and times. There are a few mentions of midnight, but a lack of specificity proves it is not as important to her. While she has mentioned other times in her songs, 2 am is most prevalent. Whether positive or negative, there's no doubt those early morning experiences are engraved in her mind. 2 am is a pivotal time here.Ģ am has clearly been a special time to Taylor Swift over the years. They were just missing each other too much to stay away. He sees her house and remembers their relationship. Whoever this song is about, *cough* Harry Styles *cough* is driving past Taylor Swift's house at 2 am. It's 2 am in your car, windows down, you pass my street, the memories start.Ģ am, here we are. Headlights pass the windowpane, I think of you.
It actually mentions 2am throughout the song, which just goes to show how important that time is to Taylor Swift. This song is from 1989, and it is the last mention of 2 am to date.