: 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 .
The video follows a "cottagecore" aesthetic and moves through three distinct magical settings : Taylor Swift - cardigan (Official Music Video)
Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the production followed strict safety protocols : : Represents the isolation and fear experienced as
: 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 . Here, Swift plays a piano that doubles as a waterfall
: Swift eventually finds her way back to the original cabin through the piano . She puts on an old, oversized cardigan, symbolizing a return to a "sense of self" after loss . Production Details