Look what we made her do

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Swift takes on a whole new persona in her new music video, “Look What You Made Me Do.” Some fans speculate that this was a message for Kanye West, who infamously interrupted Swift at the 2009 VMAs.

Caroline Simonsen, Oracle Staff Writer

It seems as if Taylor Swift was referring to her old self when she claimed “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” back in 2012 with the drop of her new album, “Reputation.”
For almost a year, Swift fell off the radar of social media, breaking her tradition of releasing an album every other October, which made fans wonder what she has been up to. When she broke her silence by announcing the release date of her new album on November 10th, as well as dropping two songs with it, it is clear she is wanting to create a whole new image of herself.
While most remember her as a country artist writing songs about her exes and heartbreak, many thought her switch to pop music in 2014 would be her solidifying factor into the world of pop culture. However she has shocked many fans again by creating yet another image of herself with the new song titled “Look What You Made Me Do.”
Her presence in the pop world can be seen as bolder than ever before. Items such as car crashes, snakes, and all-black outfits are seen in her new music video, exemplify this newfound daring attitude Swift created for herself. Throughout the years, Taylor Swift’s style has changed drastically. This new persona is a complete divergence from the nostalgic old-Taylor songs that many still listen to.
“My personal opinion on Taylor Swift is that in the past she had more to write about and her lyrics poured out from her heart,” said junior Gabe Ignacio.
While some people think that there is a total division between the “old” and “new” Taylor, others believe that her new music is just her development as an artist, and that her past self still shows in her current music.
“I think that the old Taylor Swift isn’t dead,” said junior Nolan Senn.
In the country music world she made huge impacts being the youngest artist to ever sign with Sony/ ATV Music Publishing House and being the youngest person to write and perform, unassisted, a number one hit on the “Hot Country Songs” chart with “Our Song”. Since then Taylor has received 10 Grammys, 1 Emmy, 21 Billboard Music Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 8 Academy of Country Music Awards, 19 American Music Awards and 1 Brit Award.
Based on what we have already heard from the new album we have a lot to anticipate from Swift in the near future. Many fans believe big changes are still coming with this renowned artist and are looking out for any more clues to what could be on the new album. No matter what the future may hold for TSwift, are you “…Ready For It?”