Taylor Swift - Cardigan (official Music Video) -

: 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 .

Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the production followed strict safety protocols : Taylor Swift - cardigan (Official Music Video)

The video follows a "cottagecore" aesthetic and moves through three distinct magical settings : : Represents the isolation and fear experienced as

: Represents the present and the sense of nostalgia. Swift is seen singing at an old piano when a golden glow begins to emanate from it, prompting her to climb inside . Swift is seen singing at an old piano

: 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

: 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 .