Hidden Details You Missed In Taylor Swift's New Cardigan Video

From the title and imagery of the album alone, it was not hard to pick up on Swift's whimsical, forest fairy vibes when she announced Folklore's surprise release. However, with "Cardigan," Swift secured her spritely image for the remainder of the Folklore era. Beyond this, however, she manages to seamlessly blend society's simultaneous desire for fantasy and normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

With effects that rival Hollywood blockbusters, "Cardigan" offers vivid scenes that allow viewers to get lost in an alternate universe, and Swift's physical cardigan seemingly symbolizes the comfort we long to return to someday.

Of course, it's also possible the cardigan refers to Swift's relationship with boyfriend Joe Alwyn, and how he helped her bounce back after her reputation had got tarnished. But in the context of COVID-19, that cardigan has the power to transform into any metaphor fans can conjure.

As Swift admitted during her chat with fans before the premiere, she's well aware of her fans' tendency to derive their own meanings from her work and, quite honestly, that's the beauty behind all she creates. Swift's works provide fans an opportunity to interpret each song as they see fit, allowing every individual to become part of the art itself. What more could any music lover want?

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