Taylor Swift's Best Music Videos of All Time - Part 2
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00:00 This song really is a real guided tour throughout all the you know things I
00:05 tend to hate about myself. Taylor Swift's best music videos of all time part two
00:10 "The Story of Us."
00:14 Comparable to "White Horse" the song "The Story of Us" has been somewhat overlooked to
00:20 the extent that many fans neglect to recall it was once a single complete
00:25 with its own music video. However for nearly a decade this track has held a
00:28 significant place in many fans heart. The dark academia aesthetic captured in the
00:32 video is a bibliophile Swifties ultimate fantasy.
00:38 The video shot in the magnificent library of Nashville's Vanderbilt
00:44 University perfectly complements the song's abundant literary references such
00:49 as the phrase "next chapter" before the second verse in the song ending with "the
00:53 end." Swift's decision to set the video in a library was a stroke of genius.
01:01 In the video she portrays a college student trying to evade her former
01:05 boyfriend only to bump into him at the university's library. The audience is
01:09 left hoping for a fairy tale ending where the two reconcile their love but
01:12 true to Swift's style she holds the audience in suspense by introducing an
01:16 unexpected twist at the end. Amid the frenzied activity in the library Swift
01:20 and her love interest reunite at the center but just one expects them to kiss
01:24 and reconcile they simply shrug and part ways comedically.
01:31 In another scene Swift dramatically closes a book declaring the end thereby
01:35 concluding both the song and the love story. The story of us marked the onset
01:39 of Swift's unpredictably captivating music videos making it one of her most
01:44 memorable visualizations to date.
01:49 Another standout from Swift's discography offers a personal glimpse
01:55 into the life behind the superstar persona. The music video commences in the
01:59 midst of a hectic red carpet where Swift is handed a mysterious note the content
02:04 of which unfolds as the video progresses while facing the glare of the media
02:07 spotlight within a plush hotel she interacts with fans and encounters a
02:11 frightening situation with a stalker an allusion to real-life incidents that
02:15 have caused her considerable distress.
02:19 Swift then finds herself unseen to others in front of a mirror and seizes
02:25 this opportunity to let go of her carefully cultivated public image and
02:29 embrace her quirky personality. Uninhibited and free she dances with
02:33 abandon. Injecting a light-hearted and humorous tone with the video. The video
02:42 ends with a typical Swiftian touch dancing in a storm and a return to
02:45 visibility in a dive bar where she meets the person who gave her the note.
02:48 Regardless of the public scrutiny Swift is content having found love. The video
02:52 has garnered immense popularity among fans who adore Swift's endearing goofy
02:55 side. Bad Blood. The release of the music video for Bad Blood wasn't just another
03:04 music video debut it signified a shift in cultural dynamics. The level of
03:08 anticipation leading to up to its release was palpable heightened by the
03:12 inclusion of Kendrick Lamar's remix that was a departure from the original
03:16 track on the 1989 album.
03:19 In the days preceding the release Taylor Swift whetted the public's curiosity by
03:25 revealing new members of the star-studded cast daily creating the
03:28 impression of an imminent blockbuster movie. The cast showcased a lineup of
03:32 prominent celebrities including Swift's personal friends like Martha Hunt, Gigi
03:36 Hadid, and Lily Aldridge as well as Mariska Hargitay and Ellen Pompeo who
03:40 are namesakes for Swift's cats. Selena Gomez, Swift's best friend, stole the show by
03:45 playing the antagonist. The elaborate special effects and costumes transformed
03:49 the video from a simple music video into a cinematic marvel. The narrative follows
03:54 Swift's character Catastrophe and her formidable team of fighters as they seek
03:58 revenge on Gomez's character Arsene who betrays Catastrophe.
04:03 The video ends with a cliffhanger as it abruptly cuts off
04:08 before the final showdown leaving the outcome to the viewers imagination.
04:12 Despite her previous music videos, Bad Blood was the first to ignite her fans
04:15 desire for a full-length action movie that narrates the complete story. With
04:19 Swift set to re-record the 1989 albums fans are intrigued to see if a sequel
04:24 will continue the riveting plot of Bad Blood. But that is all for today! Comment
04:30 your favorite Taylor song and thank you for watching!