Throughout the song, Swift also references specific memories from the relationship, such as driving through the city and getting lost in conversation. These lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romance that was full of excitement and possibility, but ultimately fizzled out.
"Maroon" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Swift's songwriting and the song's catchy production. The song was not released as a single, but it remains one of the standout tracks from the "reputation" album. Taylor Swift - Maroon (Lyrics)
The chorus goes: "Maroon, but the lights are green / I'm on the highway, I'm by your side / I'm on the highway, I'm by your side / Maroon, but the lights are green." Here, Swift seems to be reflecting on a past relationship that has stalled, but she's still holding on to the memories. The "lights are green" metaphor suggests that she's ready to move on, but she's stuck in the past. Throughout the song, Swift also references specific memories