Analysing Maroon By Taylor Swift
Ranking as high as No. 3 on the Hot 100, it's no secret that Taylor Swift's "Maroon" is a favourite amongst fans. This analysis will deal less with whom the song is about, and more with the literary and poetic devices used in the song, and the meaning of the song. Completely breaking down this song could take hours, days, or even weeks but I've tried to be as concise as possible, while at the same time making sure to cover every point that crossed my mind whilst listening to Maroon. The most important thing to consider while analysing the song is your interpretation of the title. There are many ways to interpret "Maroon". It could be a nod to Swift's fourth studio album, "Red", in which she describes the feeling of loving someone as "red". Another possible interpretation of the title is: Maroon is a darker and seemingly more mature shade of red, a fiery, exciting, and passionate colour. The verb "maroon" means to strand...