Taylor Swift - Cardigan (official Music Video) -

The official music video, released on July 24, 2020, serves as the lead single for Taylor Swift's surprise eighth studio album, folklore . Written and directed by Swift herself, the video is a cinematic representation of a journey through the different phases of a relationship and the healing power of music . Narrative and Symbolism

: 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 . Taylor Swift - cardigan (Official Music Video)

Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the production followed strict safety protocols : The official music video, released on July 24,