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Taylor Swift's 'Lavender Haze' music video is full of subtle references — here are 11 details you may have missed

Callie AhlgrimJan 28, 2023, 01:42 IST

Taylor Swift in "Lavender Haze."Taylor Swift/YouTube

  • Taylor Swift released a new music video Friday for "Lavender Haze," the first track on "Midnights."
  • Swift wrote and directed the video, which she described as "a sultry sleepless 70's fever dream."
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"Lavender Haze" begins with a shot of light-blue toenails, just like "Our Song" did.

"Lavender Haze" and "Our Song."Taylor Swift/YouTube

The camera lingers over a vinyl titled "Mastermind," the 13th track on "Midnights."

A screenshot of the "Lavender Haze" music video.Taylor Swift/YouTube
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This brief shot is a likely reference to "Maroon," another track on "Midnights."

A screenshot of the "Lavender Haze" music video.Taylor Swift/YouTube

Swift is shown with a cloud above her head, recalling the "Me!" music video.

"Lavender Haze" and "Me!"Taylor Swift/YouTube
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Swift's love interest is portrayed by trans model Laith Ashley.

Taylor Swift and Laith Ashley in "Lavender Haze."Taylor Swift/YouTube

She lounges on a daisy-patterned sofa, calling back to "Anti-Hero."

"Lavender Haze" and "Anti-Hero."Taylor Swift/YouTube
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Swift's lucky number appears in the weather forecast.

A screenshot of the "Lavender Haze" music video.Taylor Swift/YouTube

These blue, purple, and pink flowers recall Swift's hair in "You Need to Calm Down."

Taylor Swift in "Lavender Haze," top, and behind the scenes of "You Need to Calm Down."Taylor Swift/YouTube
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The koi fish could be a reference to "Speak Now."

Taylor Swift performs during the 2011 "Speak Now" tour, right.Taylor Swift/YouTube; Kevin Mazur/Contributor

They may also be a reference to the fishbowl scene in "Lover."

"Lavender Haze" and "Lover."Taylor Swift/YouTube
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The fish could also represent Swift's partner Joe Alwyn, who is a Pisces.

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn at the 2020 Golden Globes, right.Taylor Swift/YouTube; Christopher Polk/NBCU Photo Bank
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