Which character’s perspective does Taylor Swift’s song “august” present in Folklore’s love triangle?

Taylor Swift’s song “august” presents the perspective of an unnamed summer girl in Folklore’s love triangle.

The story connects three songs: “Cardigan” is associated with Betty, “Betty” is told from James’s perspective, and “august” follows the girl who has a summer romance with James. She is never given a definitive name in the lyrics or song, although Swift said she imagined the character as “Augusta” or “Augustine.”

James is already connected to Betty, so the narrator’s relationship with him is temporary and unequal. She hopes the romance might become something lasting, but the story ends with James returning to Betty after the summer.

The title is therefore not the character’s confirmed name. Calling her “Augustine” is a useful fan shorthand based on Swift’s comments, but the canonical description is an unnamed female narrator. That distinction matters because “august” deliberately emphasizes the character’s relative uncertainty and limited place in James’s life.