Delicate Lyrics | reputation | Taylor Swift

Delicate Lyrics | reputation | Taylor Swift

About the Song: Vulnerability Amidst Chaos "Delicate" is a standout track and single from Taylor Swift's 2017 album, reputation. While much of the album features a bold and defensive tone, "Delicate" offers a moment of pure vulnerability. Produced by pop hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, the electropop song is characterized by its minimalist beat and a distinctive vocoder effect on Swift's vocals, creating an intimate, almost confessional sound. The lyrics explore the anxiety and fragility of starting a new relationship when one's public image is tarnished, asking a new lover if they like her for who she truly is, despite what they've heard. It was lauded by critics as one of the album's best and most emotionally resonant songs. The Music Video Directed by Joseph Kahn, the music video for "Delicate" is a whimsical and liberating visual. In the video, Taylor Swift, overwhelmed by media and handlers, discovers she has become invisible to everyone around her. She revels in her newfound freedom, dancing joyfully and goofily through a hotel lobby, a subway station, and out into a rain-soaked street. The video was praised for its charming concept and for showcasing a lighter, more carefree side of the reputation era. Director: Joseph Kahn Release Date: March 11, 2018 Where to Watch: The official music video is available to watch on YouTube. Creative Artists This track reunites the powerhouse team behind the 1989 album. Find more about them on IMDb: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback, and director Joseph Kahn. About the Album: reputation (2017) reputation is Taylor Swift's sixth studio album, born from a period of intense public scrutiny. The album marked a sonic shift towards darker, heavier electronic music, including elements of trap and R&B. Its central theme is the effect of fame and gossip on one's life and finding love in the midst of public chaos. While its lead single was confrontational, tracks like "Delicate" revealed the vulnerability beneath the album's tough exterior, making it a complex and compelling body of work.
Look What You Made Me Do Lyrics | reputation | Taylor Swift

Look What You Made Me Do Lyrics | reputation | Taylor Swift

About the Song: The Comeback Statement "Look What You Made Me Do" was Taylor Swift's explosive return to music in 2017. As the lead single from the album reputation, it was a dramatic departure from her previous work. The song is a dark, theatrical, and confrontational electropop track with a spoken-word bridge. Produced by Jack Antonoff, it features a prominent interpolation of the beat from Right Said Fred's 1991 hit "I'm Too Sexy." Lyrically, the song is a commentary on betrayal and media narratives, with Swift adopting a vengeful persona and famously declaring the "old Taylor" dead. The song was highly polarizing but commercially massive, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The Record-Breaking Music Video Directed by frequent collaborator Joseph Kahn, the music video for "Look What You Made Me Do" is a cinematic masterpiece filled with symbolism, Easter eggs, and references to Swift's own career and public feuds. It broke the record for the most-viewed video within 24 hours on YouTube at the time. The video features Swift in various elaborate personas, including a zombie rising from the grave, a queen of snakes, and a car-crashing celebrity, culminating in a final scene where different 'eras' of Taylor Swift confront each other. Director: Joseph Kahn Release Date: August 27, 2017 Where to Watch: The official music video is available on YouTube. Creative Artists Joseph Kahn is a renowned director known for his high-concept, visually stunning music videos for artists like Britney Spears, Eminem, and Katy Perry. His work with Swift includes the videos for "Blank Space," "Bad Blood," and "...Ready For It?" View his profile on IMDb. See more from the songwriters on IMDb: Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. About the Album: reputation (2017) reputation is Taylor Swift's sixth studio album. It followed a period of intense media scrutiny and public backlash. The album reflects this with a darker, heavier, electronic sound, drawing from electropop, trap, and R&B. Thematically, it explores the downsides of fame, media narratives, and finding love amidst the chaos. While its initial reception was polarizing, reputation was a huge commercial success and has since been re-evaluated by many critics and fans as one of her most compelling and cohesive projects.