Photo:Taylor Swift/YouTube
Taylor Swift/YouTube
Taylor Swiftis keeping the Easter eggs coming with herMidnightsmusic videos.
Most recently, she released the music video for her remix of “Karma” featuring Ice Spice. Not only is the video filled with pointed references to her life in the spotlight, but she seems to tease her last three rerecorded albums —1989,ReputationandTaylor Swift— and their release orders!
Fromreferences to her old erasto hints aboutwhat’s to come, here’s a breakdown of the Easter eggs from Swift’sMidnightsmusic videos.
Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” music video Easter eggs
Lavender glitter
Ghosts of herRedera
As Swift sees ghosts in her home, two of them are sporting accessories from herRedera, a possible nod to her closing the door onRed (Taylor’s Version)with the release of her new album. One ghost is shown wearing the iconic red heart sunglasses from her “22” music video, while the other wears a similar cat ears headband she donned later in the music video.
The old Taylor coming to the phone
Speak Nowguitar
Alice in Wonderland
In the video, there appear to be several nods toAlice in Wonderlandas a giant Swift joins a “tea party” and scares the party guests. Fans think this could be a clue for her upcoming re-recording of1989as the singer has a track titled “Wonderland” on the album.
“The Archer”
A photo of Marjorie
As Swift weighs herself in the bathroom, there is a framed photo of her grandmother Marjorie on the wall. Swift previously penned a track about her grandmother, who was also a singer, on herEvermorealbum.
Taylor Swift’s cats
Fearlesstour dress
Snake boots
In one of the final shots of the video, Swift joins herself on the roof as the two drink wine together. While one Swift sports a ’70s-inspired look, another wears a pair of snakeskin-print boots, which could be a reference to Swift’sReputationera.
Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled” music video Easter eggs
“Enchanted” instrumental version
Taylor Swift/Youtube
Dialogue that references Taylor Swift’s past eras
Throughout the opening scene withthe Haim sisters and Laura Dern, there are several pointed references to Swift’s past eras. At one point, Dern tells Swift to “Speak not” as a nod to her albumSpeak Now. At another point, one of the Haim sisters calls Swift a “snake” which is a reference to the singer’sReputationera.
Taylor Swift’sFolklore/Evermoreoutfit
Several fans noted that the outfit and hairstyle Swift sports at the beginning of the video bear a striking resemblance to the looks she donned in the music videos for “Cardigan” and “Willow.”
“Exile ends”
After Swift’s evil stepmother and stepsisters leave the room, the singer is magically gifted with a clock that reads: “Exile ends,” a nod to herFolkloresong of the same name. Many fans have interpreted this as Swift’s departure from her folk music era withFolklore and Evermoreand her return to pop music.
The floors on the elevator
Swift drops even moreSpeak NowEaster eggs as she gets on a magical elevator. There are 13 floors shown on the elevator, with different colors representing Swift’s 10 albums and two recordings. After pressing the purple “3” button, representing Swift’s third albumSpeak Now, Swift later gets off at floor 13, which is a dark purple, insinuating that Swift’s next re-recording could beSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version).
Midnights (3am Edition)
In her performance scene, Swift is shown sitting on a clock that is set at 3. While some have theorized that this could be aSpeak NowEaster egg, it’s likely a reference to Swift’s deluxe version of her new album,Midnights (3am Edition).
Speak Nowjewelry
Throughout the video, Swift uses jewelry as Easter eggs. At one point, she is shown with hair clips that read “T” and “S” for her initials, but later in the video, she wears hair clips that read “S” and “N,” which could representSpeak Now.
“Look What You Made Me Do” throne
In the video, Pat McGrath makes a cameo as the queen. Eagle-eyed fans have noted thatthe throne appears to be the same oneSwift sat on in the “Look What You Made Me Do” music video.
In the same shot of McGrath on the throne, there are pictures of Swift’s “Lavender Haze” co-writers Zoë Kravitz and Sam Dew in the background, which could be a potential clue that the song could be getting a music video next.
Vault key
As Swift poses with “Prince Jack” in the video, she is shown holding a large key, which looks very similar to the “vault key” necklaces Swift sold duringFearless (Taylor’s Version)andRed (Taylor’s Version). Another sign that a re-recording is coming soon?
Speak NowWorld Tour balcony
At the end of the video, Swift stands on the balcony of her new castle, which looks identical tothe balcony from herSpeak NowWorld Tour. Not only could this be anotherSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)Easter egg, but it could be Swift’s way of confirming that she’s going on a world tour soon.
“Long Live” instrumental version
Adding even more fuel to theSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)theories, the music video ends with an instrumental version of “Long Live” fromSpeak Now. The castle even has dragons on top of it, which could represent the lyrics “I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you.”
Long Pond Studio
As the camera pans out from the castle, a handful of fans believe they have spotted Long Pond Studio in the far left corner, the studio where Swift recorded her Disney+ documentaryFolklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions. Taylor Nation seemingly confirmed this theory whenthey retweeted a fan’s tweet about it. Could this mean fans are finally getting the long-awaitedEvermoreLong Pond Studio sessions?
Taylor Swift’s “Lavender Haze” music video Easter eggs
Blue nail polish
Taylor Swift - Lavender Haze
In the opening scene, there is a flash of Swift’s blue nail polish, which fans have taken as a reference to her music video for “Our Song,” which starts with Swift painting her toenails a similar shade of blue.
“Mastermind” lyrics
In another scene, Swift makes a pointed reference to her boyfriend Alwyn as the camera pans in on a vinyl cover for her song “Mastermind.” The cover features two constellations, one for her astrological sign Sagittarius and another for Alwyn’s astrological sign Pisces. The album cover is also a nod to the opening lyrics of “Mastermind” as Swift sings, “Once upon a time, the planets and the fates / And all the stars aligned / You and I ended up in the same room / At the same time.”
Incense
One shot shows incense burning beside Swift’s bed, a nod to the lyrics of “Maroon.” In another scene from the music video, partygoers are shown drinking red wine which could be another reference to the song.
Midnight rain
Koi fish
Taylor Swift’s “Karma” music video Easter eggs
1989 in Roman numerals
In the first scene, Swift appears to dress up as Dike, who is the goddess of justice in Greek mythology. Swift can also be seen standing on a slab that fans suggest features “1989” in Roman numerals, which could be her way of hinting at1989 (Taylor’s Version)as her next release afterSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version).
Snake queen
The Wizard of Oz
After the Underworld scene, the camera tilts clockwise yet again to show Swift skipping down a yellow brick road reminiscent ofThe Wizard of Oz. Seeing thatThe Wizard of Ozwas Judy Garland’s film debut, fans believe this is signaling thatTaylor Swift (Taylor’s Version)will be her next release following1989 (Taylor’s Version)andReputation (Taylor’s Version).
Others think the scene could be a hint that Swift will be featured on theBarbiemovie soundtrack, which hasits own share ofWizard of OzEaster eggsthroughout. A handful of Swift’s friends, including Haim and Gayle, have been confirmed for the soundtrack, with more to be announced at a later date.
Purple hourglass
After theWizard of Ozscene, the camera actually moves counterclockwise to show Swift on each side of an hourglass. Some fans think this symbolizes Swift’s continued rebirth as an artist while others think it could be a clue about a double album drop. Notably, fans have pointed out that the hourglass looks very similar to one Swift previously sold for herFolkloretrack “August.” Perhaps a big announcement is coming then?
Cat lady
A nod to the lyrics, “Karma is a cat,” Swift can be seen cuddling with a huge fury cat that looks a lot like her pet Olivia Benson.
Shining bright
Before singing the bridge, Swift can be seen burning bright inside various lightbulbs before they all bust. Some think this could be a reference to her “Karma” lyrics where she talks about how other artists have faded in the industry but she has continued to shine bright.
Nail polish
One of the final scenes in the video — and one that really has fans talking — shows Swift holding a cup of coffee that looks like a clock. Some think her black and blue nail polish could representReputation (Taylor’s Version)and1989 (Taylor’s Version), respectively, and their places on the clock could signal the month of their releases. Others believe that Swift could be teasing a double album drop on Aug. 2 as her fingers are positioned on 8 and 2 on the clock.
Midnightera ending
The end of the video shows the hands on the clock snapping to midnight, seemingly symbolizing that theMidnightsera has come to a close as she prepares to releaseSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)on July 7. This also means that the mysterious music video she filmed in Liverpool in April was actually for theSpeak Now album.
source: people.com
