EstablishedConnected Songs

The Folklore Love Triangle

Three songs on folklore tell the same story from three perspectives: cardigan (Betty), august (the other person), and betty (James). Confirmed in the Long Pond Studio Sessions.

Evidence

Lyric

cardigan: Betty's perspective — the one who was hurt and eventually forgives

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august: the unnamed third person's summer perspective

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betty: James's apology at Betty's party

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Interview

Long Pond Studio Sessions confirmed the three songs are connected

Lyric

Inez is the friend who tells Betty about the summer situation

Related Albums

Folklore

2020

Related Songs

cardigan

Folklore

august

Folklore

betty

Folklore

Connected Lore

The Folklore Character Web

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