Showing that the more they grow apart the more they want each other back.

Some people think of home as a place but others can see home as a person and when Taylor is away from this man she could be feeling homesick and this could be the reason that she starts to return.

She sees this man as a home to go to.

A repeat of the chorus showing that they are only together due to the style of their relationship.

This loop continues even after he admits that he was with other girls due to the style of their relationship.

Red lip could show the use of makeup that she only uses for him.

Showing that this man is definitely a mature type of person or someone of high status.

Showing that this cycle will even continue.

He is not faithful at all even with someone else from Taylor.

He admits to seeing other girls showing that this man could be completely full of lust.

A complete shift in the story of this song showing that an argument could begin or even a conversation.

Showing that they met up or they are going home together but the lights are off representing him sneaking in.

This man is somewhat crazy not being able to keep his eyes on the road as he is on the way to Taylor's meaning he could even be excited.

Another repeat about how this couple never goes out of style which implies that they are in style which could even mean that they are together for different reasons than just love.

Repeating that although she ends this relationship this man always comes back to her.

Good girl faith and tight little skirt meant to show that Taylor is supposed to represent the innocent person in this song.

Long hair that is slick back could represent someone that is mature and also even a business person.

Repeating this lyric in the background could show that it has been a very long time since she has actually talked to this person.

Showing that this relationship could have only been used for the style that it was.

Showing that this cycle shows them coming back no matter how bad an argument is.

Showing that this person is coming back due to an attraction.

James Dean was known for the teenage disillusionment cultural icon showing that they are disappointing.

Comparing this relationship to a cycle that never ends of them leaving after something happens and then coming back.

Another play on the I should just tell you to leave. Knowing exactly where a this leads means that it ended in some sort of argument or heartbreak considering they are now coming back and Taylor wants them to leave.

Taylor is having doubts about this person showing because these burning flames could show that they have already tried this before.

These people have spoken before meaning that them sneaking in could have been planned or they came to make things right.

Showing that this person is starting to approach.

This person is coming from a very long way which could represent a long distance relationship. Could end in burning flames or paradise meaning that if this person is caught or if it does no go well for them it could be very bad.

He is coming at midnight instead of during the day meaning this could be a secret relationship. No headlights also means that there is no light meaning this man is trying to come in complete secret meaning that he could be a stalker or in a secret relationship.

Showing that the man she loves is feeling down about this.

Showing that this person is in love with someone and does not have everything such as talents, courage and wherewithal.

A tenderloin is a piece of meat from a cow normally but a stroll through the Tenderloin could even show that this is a location.

Showing some sort of nostalgia for this fruit from Chinatown.

The small beautiful things that happen during the day.

This place could be an illusion also representing climbing to the top of something where all the talent and courage is at.

Could've meaning that this also could've been taken away.

Mei Ling means it is a beautiful place.

This could be used to show stress that is happening as the veins could grow and a white rush happens.

Not even a prophet someone who has "the will of God" can touch this place meaning that it is of very high status.

Meaning that through the Golden Mountains you go through this freeway to reach.

Through the Golden Mountains that are located in Russia are named this for great scenery.

Naming all of these potential birth places for these including Hong Kong.

Showing that it could come from a very large place where there are others even.

This "tree" could be representing something else and the mysteriousness of it shows that we do not even know where it comes from.

This tree is starting to die and the emperor that raised it is nowhere to be found.

It is starting to be moved somewhere.

A membrane meaning that this is starting to break apart.

The oxygen has gotten too toxic and it is now starting to affect the tree.

The oxygen in many cities are known for being very polluted and dirty and the author of this poem Marilyn Chin was born in Hong Kong so this could represent a city that is extremely polluted like Hong Kong.

Gingko is a type of tree and this is what is supposed to help keep the air here clean.

This building is meant to comfort at night.

This is showing the person asking for the this building to be built and reinforced so that it is strong and sturdy as civilization falls all the weak buildings will fall. They are asking for this building to be strong.

This shows that a conversation is taking place. We pay the rent shows that this is someone who lives here.

Meaning that they can choose what will benefit where this building is built.

Like a thin hipped widow could also be someone that is in power.

Its foundation is built inside of the Earth and is very deep to where the building will not be toppled by wind.

Since it is refusing to bend that must mean that this building is sturdy and strong.

A Condominium is a building and it being built out of stuff bamboo can represent the location being in Asia.

Although he lost his balance and fell he was able to see the ball going in representing a sacrifice even and making the shot.

This shows that he is starting to realize the severity of missing this shot and what it has done he loves this game and has just missed an extremely important shot.

After all this buildup he finally loses his balance. We do not know if he missed this shot yet but we do know he hit the floor and has failed at his part.

His brothers have split from him and it is now his turn to take this shot he has to now do his part after his brothers helped him. He hits it against the glass for a lay-up finally taking a shot.

The power forward could be the leader of this group and taking the ball in the air means taking a very powerful shot. In a fury meaning they could be mad at something or extremely determined to do this.

This first line shows an obstacle in the way the first one in a minute. The second line shows that he attacks the wrong person and the one who is not leading instead the wrong person.

Usually you need to dribble but if you are passing you can get through this showing that this team is connected enough to not dribble and be able to pass.

This also shows the connection that this team has in the line filling the lanes in tandem meaning that they are all grouping up and in the next line is says together as brothers showing that although they are not brothers the connection between these people is extremely strong this could even show what was going on at the time this poem was written people working together as brothers and sisters.

Fanning out means they are running extremely quick as they run down the court showing a clear connection between this team and this player as they are running to defend him.

In slow motion is mean to build the tension of this part showing how much stress is in this and like a coach's drawing on the board means that this is what the coach wanted to happen he wanted them to take this shot.

A high gliding dribble with a man that is starting to let the play develop means that the person is about to score showing that an accomplishment is about to be made.

The defender has become stunned meaning that they have paused and stunned means paused like standing there. They are also trying to catch sight meaning they are trying to get their eyes back on the ball.

An underhand pass is used sneakily to get through the other person and they are scissoring which means cutting through the defender meaning they are about to take this shot.

Spinning around in basketball could be guarding in this. Someone is shoveling because they are trying to move fast shoveling can be used to move even faster than before.

Like a cherished possession it means that this orange leather is traveling perfectly through the air.

He timed this perfectly meaning that he is ready for this and the orange leather is a basketball that could be a metaphor.

Timing is extremely important when you are doing something if you get the wrong timing it is very easy to fail.

Gangly is also known as a word for tall and thin which would be the ideal basketball player. Could this mean the person is taking a shot at something and is maybe more educated.

Hanging there can represent a pause but not dropping means that this shot that was taking or an attempt made is failed.

The first line states that someone is taking a shot this shot could also represent aiming to do something making basketball a reference to doing something.

Repeating this phrase in the chorus showing that she might still be conflicted.

He is now leaving her but returning because it seems like she is moving on but she feeds off of his jealousy and the fact that he comes back

Showing that she is now showing a different identity showing her insanity.

Roses are supposed to be good and pretty but thorns are prickly meaning this prettiness can become easily hurting.

The relationship is now falling apart and there is now fighting and screaming these perfect storms are what she expected.

She could be telling him to just move on now maybe.

This seems like a manipulation tactic now using things like Cherry lips and Crystal skies to act nice but then using stolen kisses and pretty lies to pedal back on this.

This blank space could now refer to people that she has killed I believe Taylor Swift is now a serial killer

The repetition with this line could mean that these lovers were left with scars or even dead.

Also by taking it too far with this she states that it could leave him breathless or with a scar meaning that this insanity could mean she is actually abusive/a murderer.

When people get into relationships at a younger age it tends to lead to them taking things way farther and way more seriously than they really should.

The game referring to loving her and her loving the players. Players will love a game but some might not feel that large of a connection and will use it for their own gain.

The list of ex-lover could refer back to these rumors that she has heard and could even acknowledge a flaw. Saying that shes insane could be another reflection on her character and how she might even be crazy.

Showing that she is not really paying much attention to this relationship and is waiting for something bad to happen. Also the high being worth pain could show his usage of weed leading to the downfall of this.

Here it seems like she is conflicted on whether this relationship will last or if it will end up messing up.

This shows that they are planning to leave but to a place where she can turn this bad guy good. This could even refer to them not leaving and the passport not really existing but she could be referring to another place she can take him.

It seems like she is more interested in getting into this relationship to see how things will play out or how she will get hurt. Also when she says let's be friends she means more than just friends.

Showing that this man already knows about her and she knows that he knows. Yet he still decided to go after her although he knew about these rumors.

Here she refers to the new items as something that he buys maybe trying to impress her. Her saying she can read him like a magazine means that she can predict his every move and what he will say.

Here she refers to love as a game that she wants to play this man. It means that it she is wanting to maybe exploit this or he will.

Mistake meaning something bad will come out of this if it ends up happening.

This could be a face that is innocent or a face that would hurt her.

Showing that she could have seen and targeted this person.

This could be a play on the last line where she states she could show incredible things but she refers to heaven and sin and also madness. When she states something good she states something bad meaning that this double sided.

By incredible things she could mean incredibly happy or incredibly evil things.

This could show that she has been waiting for this encounter to occur is waiting for a man to appear into her life.

Seems like she is stating her own flaws in this. Saying that she can not hop very high while in front of an audience.

Here she is stating her appearance and how it is not a very flashy appearance.

When she was not being instructed she would not be able to dance. She was not able to be with her group.

This could represent that she does have the knowledge to dance when this glee posses her. It also shows that it would break boundaries using the word abroad.

This could mean that something is calling to her and she is starting to get the urge to "dance"

Dancing could mean that she means being among people such as being in a large group of these men. It could also mean that she is not being told to dance so she can not.

I believe that she is unable to dance due to another reason instead of not being able to actually dance.