Style Lyrics | 1989 | Taylor Swift
About the Song: A Timeless Pop Anthem
"Style" is a fan-favorite and critically acclaimed track from Taylor Swift's fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). The song, co-written and produced with pop legends Max Martin and Shellback, is a masterclass in minimalist synth-pop. Its slick, pulsing beat and atmospheric production create a cool, cinematic backdrop for a story about a magnetic, cyclical relationship. The lyrics use timeless imagery—a "James Dean daydream look," a "red lip classic thing"—to describe two people who, despite their conflicts, are always drawn back to each other because their connection "never goes out of style." The track is often cited by critics as one of the best pop songs of the 2010s and a highlight of the 1989 album.
The Hitmaking Team
Taylor Swift, Max Martin, & Shellback
The album 1989 marked Taylor Swift's full transition into pop music, and she collaborated with the genre's most successful producers to achieve her vision. Max Martin and his protégé Shellback are Swedish producers and songwriters responsible for countless global hits for artists like Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and The Weeknd. Their work with Swift on tracks like "Style," "Shake It Off," and "Blank Space" resulted in a record that was both a massive commercial success and a critical triumph, defining the sound of pop for the decade. Learn more about the artists on IMDb: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback.
The "Style" Music Video
Directed by Kyle Newman, the music video for "Style" was released in February 2015. Deviating from a direct narrative, the video is a highly stylized and moody piece of art. It uses fragmented images, projections, and silhouettes to convey the memories and feelings of the fractured relationship described in the song. The video's aesthetic perfectly matches the track's cool and cinematic vibe.
Release Date: February 13, 2015
Director: Kyle Newman
Starring: Taylor Swift and actor Dominic Sherwood.
Where to Watch: The official music video is available on YouTube.
About the Album: 1989 (2014)
1989, named after Swift's birth year, is her fifth studio album and represents her official departure from her country roots into the world of pure pop. Inspired by 1980s synth-pop, the album is a cohesive and polished record that explores themes of romance, media scrutiny, and self-discovery. It was a cultural phenomenon, spawning three number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making Swift the first female solo artist to win the award twice.









