What name is given to the three-song storyline linking Taylor Swift’s “august,” “cardigan,” and “betty”?

The storyline linking Taylor Swift’s “august,” “cardigan,” and “betty” is called the Teenage Love Triangle. The three songs present connected perspectives on a fictional relationship involving Betty, James, and the unnamed narrator of “august.”

“cardigan” is associated with Betty’s perspective, “betty” follows James, and “august” presents the viewpoint of the person involved with James during the summer. Swift used recurring details and names to suggest that the songs belong to the same narrative world.

The trilogy is part of Folklore’s broader emphasis on invented characters and stories. Swift explained that the album often moves away from direct autobiography, allowing listeners to interpret relationships and events through different voices.

A common mistake is to treat the three tracks as a formally titled suite released separately. “Teenage Love Triangle” is the descriptive name used for the connected narrative, while the songs remain individual album tracks.