Note: Taylor Swift Witch Music Video Taylor Swift, the acclaimed American singer-songwriter, has recently dropped a bewitching music video for her hit song. The video showcases Swift's creative and artistic prowess, as she portrays a powerful witch in a magical world. From the opening scene, the viewers are transported into a mystical forest where Swift is seen clad in a flowing black gown, surrounded by an array of enchanting creatures. The mesmerizing visuals and stunning cinematography add depth and ambiance to the video. Throughout the music video, Swift's witch character displays a range of emotions, from anger to vulnerability, as she navigates through a spellbinding narrative. The video beautifully encapsulates the themes of strength, independence, and resilience, which have become synonymous with Swift's music.

Taylor Swift’s Newest ‘Willow’ Remix Is For All the Lonely Witches Out There

Taylor Swift is on an epic roll, dropping the second remix of her Evermore single "Willow," a "lonely witch" version that strips back the already spare song from the singer's surprise album.

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Taylor Swift is on an epic roll, dropping the second remix of her Evermore single “Willow” early Tuesday morning (Dec. 15). The latest is a “lonely witch” version that strips back the already spare song from the singer’s surprise album.

“Witches be like ‘Sometimes I just want to listen to music while pining away/sulking/staring out a window,” she wrote along with an appropriately pensive shot of her staring into the distance “It’s me. I’m witches. Never fear, the ‘willow lonely witch remix’ is here.”

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The spare take on the song is mostly voice and piano with stray gentry-strummed acoustic guitar. The new version comes just two days after Swift dropped the “dancing witch” version of the single remixed by Elvira to celebrate her 31st birthday.

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That remix came just four days after Swift announced that she was dropping Evermore, her second surprise album of the year, on Dec. 11.

“Ever since I was 13, I’ve been excited about turning 31 because it’s my lucky number backwards, which is why I wanted to surprise you with this now,” she wrote on Instagram in revealing the track list. “You’ve all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something!”

Swift also shared a new clip with behind-the-scenes imagery from her “Willow” music video.

Listen to the “Willow – Lonely Witch” remix and check out the BTS video below.

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Breaking down the Easter eggs in Taylor Swift's 'Willow' music video

Lauren Huff is a writer at Entertainment Weekly with over a decade of experience covering all facets of the entertainment industry. After graduating with honors from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em, Horns!), Lauren wrote about film, television, awards season, music, and more for the likes of The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, Us Weekly, Awards Circuit, and others before landing at EW in May 2019.

It wouldn't be a Taylor Swift album release without an Easter egg hunt.

Luckily, after taking some time off in that regard with Folklore's lone music video for "Cardigan," which didn't really feature many knots to untangle, Swift is back to form with "Willow." The new music video, which comes by way of her surprise ninth studio album Evermore that released Thursday night, is chock-full of references to Swift's older music, in particular Evermore's sister album, Folklore.

Here, EW breaks down all the little Easter eggs, throwbacks, and familiar faces you might have missed, complete with timestamps for easy reference.

A familiar costar

Swift joined fans on YouTube before the debut of the video to answer some questions. It was there that she revealed that "you've seen my co-star in this video somewhere before." Turns out, Taeok Lee, who plays the singer's love interest in the vid, was a backup dancer for Swift on her Red tour back in 2013. After the video debuted, Lee thanked the pop star on Instagram. "Surprise guys! Thanks Tay for bringing me back again for this project. It means a lot to me & it was great working together again," he wrote.

"Cardigan" and "Exile," :00

The video starts with an easy one: It picks up exactly where the "Cardigan" music vid left off, with Swift soaking wet, sitting at a piano, wearing a — you guessed it! — cardigan. The set appears to be the same in both videos, but this time, Swift is holding a glowing, golden thread. Since the opening shot is basically the exact same between the two videos, one could argue that it's also a reference to Folklore's "Exile," which features the lyrics "I think I've seen this film before, and I didn't like the ending."

"Invisible String," :13

This brings us to the next most obvious reference, which is the gold string that appears throughout "Willow." On the Folklore track "Invisible String," Swift croons about an invisible string that all along tied her to her lover, which more or less seems to be used as a motif throughout this video, as it goes from the past to the present of a young couple's love with the thread tying all of the moments together. In the aforementioned track, the singer even refers to the string as "one single thread of gold tied me to you," which seems like a pretty clear reference here.

"Seven," 1:00

Folklore's "Seven" sees Swift pondering an old friendship from her childhood, and here, a young version of the lovers as children pops up around the one-minute mark.

"Mirrorball" and "Love Story," 1:26

After leaving the childhood segment, Swift walks through the tent only to step into a glass box on a stage, ready to perform for a crowd. The romantic off-white dress and headpiece she's wearing harken back to her "Love Story" music video, which is very fitting considering she just released the first look at the newly recorded version of that Fearless song. Also during the YouTube chat with fans, Swift revealed that one scene in the "Willow" video "represents how I feel about fame." Folklore track "Mirrorball" is pretty much a treatise on that subject, with Swift comparing herself to a disco ball spinning alone for everyone to ogle at, which feels like how she's being presented in this scene.

". Ready For It?," 2:08

After the glass cage incident, Swift and a group of people head out into the woods, donning capes. The look and feel of the cape and the way the camera follows Swift's face is a dead ringer for the ". Ready For It?" music video from the Reputation era. Watch the beginning of that video here for reference.

"Mad Woman" and "I Did Something Bad," 2:19

Turns out there's some witchy stuff going on in those woods, and Swift has made several references to witches in recent years. On Reputation's "I Did Something Bad," the bridge features the lyrics, "They're burning all the witches even if you aren't one." And more recently on Folklore, the pop star sings on "Mad Woman" that "women like hunting witches, too." Here, she lets that witchy flag fly high.

"Daylight," 3:36

Ah, finally a Lover reference! Swift seems to end things here on a Lover-approved high note with a reference to the final track on that album, "Daylight." In "Willow," after the cloaks and witches scene, Swift's character returns to the cabin from the beginning of the video to find her man waiting for her at the end of the golden thread. The two hold hands and walk out into a golden ray of sunlight. In "Daylight," Swift sings about throwing out her cloaks and daggers and — most importantly! — how she has to "step into the daylight and let it go," which is exactly what she does here. Case closed.

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All the Easter Eggs in Taylor Swift's 'Willow' Music Video

When Taylor Swift announced the surprise release of her latest album, evermore, she referred to it as folklore's "sister record." The album's lead single, "willow," feels similarly related to "cardigan," the first song off of folklore. It describes the experience of yearning for someone and the twists that life takes on your way to finding the right person. As a signal that the two hits are connected, Swift wears the star-adorned cardigan from that song's music video at the start of the "willow" video. From there, easter eggs whirl in like the wind, from golden string imagery to Swift's reputation era snakes.

If there's anything we learned from Swift, it's that when she says "not a lot going on at the moment," that couldn't be further from the truth. That's also the case with the "willow" music video and its many references and metaphors. Ahead, everything we can hypothesize about the time-traveling video for the song.

The video beautifully encapsulates the themes of strength, independence, and resilience, which have become synonymous with Swift's music. The music video's production design deserves special mention, as the sets perfectly capture the essence of the witchy aesthetic. From the hauntingly beautiful witches' coven to the moonlit castle, each location serves as a visual feast for the viewers.

The Cardigan Returns

At the end of the "cardigan" video, Swift slips on the starry knitwear she sings about. As pointed out on Twitter, that transitions directly into the start of the "willow" video, where Swift can be seen in the exact same spot at the piano and in the same ensemble. This signals that the two tracks explore similar terrain for the singer.

The choreography in the music video is also noteworthy, showcasing Swift's versatility as an artist. The enchanting dance sequences add to the overall magical ambience, making the video an immersive experience for the audience. In addition to Swift's captivating performance, the music video also features a star-studded cast of actors and performers, further heightening the overall appeal. The collaboration brings together a diverse range of talents, creating a visually striking and engaging watch. Overall, Taylor Swift's witch music video is a masterful blend of artistry, storytelling, and musical talent. The video truly embodies Swift's ability to captivate audiences with her storytelling and creative vision. As fans eagerly await more from this talented artist, it is clear that her musical journey continues to evolve, surprising and delighting her fans with each new release..

Reviews for "Exploring the witchy narrative in Taylor Swift's captivating music video"

- Jessica - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with Taylor Swift's witch music video. I was expecting something dark and mysterious, but it just fell flat for me. The storyline seemed disjointed and hard to follow, and the visual effects felt cheesy and overdone. Overall, it just didn't live up to the hype for me.

- Michael - 1 star - I am a fan of Taylor Swift's music, but her witch music video was a complete miss for me. The whole concept felt forced and contrived, and it didn't seem like she had put much thought into the execution. The costumes and set design were lackluster, and the editing felt choppy. It just wasn't the quality I have come to expect from Taylor Swift.

- Sarah - 2 stars - I have always enjoyed Taylor Swift's music, but her witch music video left me underwhelmed. The whole theme seemed out of place and forced, and it didn't fit with the song at all. The special effects seemed cheap and distracting, and the overall production value felt low. I was hoping for something more creative and thought-provoking, but this music video fell far short of my expectations.

Unlocking the mysteries of Taylor Swift's witch music video