: After being flooded with snake emojis on social media following her feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, Swift embraced the imagery, filling the song's marketing and music video with slithering reptiles.
: In the bathtub scene filled with diamonds, a single dollar bill is visible, representing the $1 she was awarded in her 2017 sexual assault lawsuit against a radio DJ. Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do
The video is famous for its dense "Easter eggs"—hidden messages for fans to decode: : After being flooded with snake emojis on
: The video ends with a lineup of 15 different versions of Swift from her past eras (e.g., the "You Belong With Me" geek, the "Shake It Off" ballerina), who bicker and mock the stereotypes the media used against her. : Swift revealed the song was partially inspired
: Swift revealed the song was partially inspired by the TV show Game of Thrones , specifically Arya Stark’s kill list . Music Video Symbolism
: Etched into her golden throne is the famous line from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar , symbolizing betrayal by those she once trusted.
"Look What You Made Me Do" was the lead single for Taylor Swift's 2017 album, Reputation . It marked a dramatic shift in her career, serving as a direct response to public feuds and the media's portrayal of her as a "snake" or "villain". Key Meaning & Inspirations