Midnight Rain

Taylor Swift's Midnights album is a collection of nocturnal ruminations as the singer struggles to sleep. Some of them find her contemplating past relationships as she reflects on why they went south. On "Maroon," Swift blames the breakup on an unspecified, unresolved issue; on "Bejeweled" she points the finger at her boyfriend for taking her for granted. However, on "Midnight Rain" Swift admits to being the guilty party.

He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain He wanted a bride, I was making my own name Chasing that fame, he stayed the same All of me changed like midnight rain Her romantic partner wanted to settle down, but Swift wanted to pursue her career. I broke his heart 'cause he was nice He was sunshine, I was midnight rain Their relationship didn't work out because they had opposite goals. Her boyfriend wanted a comfy romance with no drama. Swift was after something more exciting while she concentrated on her music. Eventually, her professional ambition and dedication to her craft forestalled their union.

Which of Swift's ex flames is she singing about? Some Swifties suggest she's referring to British actor Tom Hiddleston, whom she dated over the summer of 2016. A slow-motion, love potion Jumping off things in the ocean The reference to "jumping off things in the ocean" could be about the viral photos of the loved-up pair in the sea while celebrating Independence Day.