Taylor Swift - Cardigan (official Music Video) Site

: Signifies the "evergreen" beginning of a relationship where everything feels magical and full of beauty . Here, Swift plays a piano that doubles as a waterfall .

The video follows a "cottagecore" aesthetic and moves through three distinct magical settings : Taylor Swift - cardigan (Official Music Video)

The official music video, released on July 24, 2020, serves as the lead single for Taylor Swift's surprise eighth studio album, folklore . Written and directed by Swift herself, the video is a cinematic representation of a journey through the different phases of a relationship and the healing power of music . Narrative and Symbolism : Signifies the "evergreen" beginning of a relationship

: Represents the isolation and fear experienced as a relationship breaks down . Swift is seen clinging to a floating piano in a dark, turbulent ocean—a metaphor for music as a lifeline . Written and directed by Swift herself, the video