Crimson & Clover

“All that bloodshed, crimson clover”

Angela & Uncle Jerry identify 'crimson clover' as a reference to the Tommy James and the Shondells song 'Crimson and Clover.' Uncle Jerry names the song and artist explicitly. Angela confirms the Swiftie community discussed this connection when the song came out. The phrase is repeated throughout the choruses of The Great War, making it a recurring structural element.