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: Produced by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Notably, Swift is the sole songwriter for this track. Lyrical Themes & Theories

"Draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man" — Weaponizing femininity. "Don't get sad, get even" — The core mantra of the song. 08 Vigilante Shit wav

: The narrator hands a "cold, hard proof" envelope to an ex-wife, who then secures the house and kids in a divorce. : Produced by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff

The lyrics depict a "vengeance fantasy" where the narrator teams up with a man's ex-wife to bring him down. "Don't get sad, get even" — The core mantra of the song

: Many fans and critics believe the song refers to Swift's feud with manager Scooter Braun , citing lyrics about "white-collar crimes" reported to the FBI. Other theories suggest a reference to Kanye West. Key Lyrics :

The song’s sound is notably different from the rest of Midnights , leaning into a "noirish" rap and dark-pop aesthetic. : Dark pop, trip hop, and industrial hip-hop.