Three Folklore songs form Taylor Swift’s connected story involving “august”: “cardigan,” “august,” and “betty.”
Swift described these songs as different perspectives on a fictional teenage love triangle involving Betty, James, and Augustine. Each track focuses on a different emotional angle rather than presenting the story in a single chronological narrative.
“cardigan” is associated with Betty, “august” with Augustine, and “betty” with James. The arrangement encourages listeners to compare details, memories, and assumptions across the three songs.
The songs are often called the “teenage love triangle” trilogy. That label describes their shared characters and narrative links; it does not mean they were released as a separate EP or formal three-song project.