The 7 Best Taylor Swift Music Videos, Ranked | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

The 7 Best Taylor Swift Music Videos, Ranked

The best videos from the music video queen.

55
The 7 Best Taylor Swift Music Videos, Ranked
In this article, I will be assessing the 7 best Taylor Swift music videos based on how well the video matches the song and the contents of the video, as well summarizing the basic story line of each video.

#7: "Love Story"

In "Love Story", Taylor acts as Juliet, while the lead male character is Romeo. They fall in love, but it is forbidden. The music video, like the song, follows the basic Romeo and Juliet narrative, but has a happy ending in which the main characters get permission to get married. The ending of both the video and song is interesting, but this specific play is overused. However, the costumes, fairy tale elements, and overall classic feel of the video is impeccable.

#6: "I Knew You Were Trouble"

The beginning of the "I Knew You Were Trouble" music video sets the scene perfectly by creating a sense of confusion, pain, and reminiscing, but it makes the video a little bit lengthy. The lead male character being a classic "bad boy" reinforces the point of the song by showing how Taylor knew he was trouble but it didn't stop her from falling in love. I think both the music video and song serve as a warning as to why it is important to trust your instincts. The video is special because it is almost as complex as a movie.

#5: "Blank Space"

In the music video for "Blank Space", Taylor Swift plays an insane bachelorette who drives guy after guy away with her jealousy. The words of the song set the perfect tone for this video, making it somewhat predictable but still relevant. When Taylor starts out dressing in all black, it seems to hint at her mourning her ex-lover and serves as a warning to her new lover that getting involved with her is his funeral. The depth of this music video and how well it goes with the song are what make it great.

#4: "Wildest Dreams"

The "Wildest Dreams" music video has many elements that I, personally, love. The classic, vintage vibe and the African safari setting makes this video feel like a breath of fresh air. Not to mention the leading male character being Scott Eastwood! Taylor, in the video, is an old Hollywood actress who falls in love with her male costar. An overall sense of longing is present in the song and music video, but there were parts of the song that didn't quite match the video. However, I feel as though those inconsistencies are redeemed by the fact that the music video proceeds went to wild animal conservation efforts.

#3: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" has all the cardboard cutouts, furries, and wall phones a music video could ever need. Taylor is relentlessly chased by her ex boyfriend in this music video, despite her insisting that they will never get back together. The music video is upbeat and celebratory with a hint of empowerment behind it. The song also coincides with the video.

#2: "You Belong With Me"

In the classic "You Belong With Me" music video, Taylor has a crush on her neighbor, who is dating a classic mean girl. She feels that she is the better fit for him, despite her being part of the band and his girlfriend being a cheerleader. The video is perfectly in line with the lyrics of the song and the way this video was shot really helps portray the feeling of longing that is demonstrated in the song.

#1: "Bad Blood"

The "Bad Blood" music video is Taylor Swift's best video because it not only includes many influential people from pop culture, but the feud between 'Catastrophe' and 'Arsyn' perfectly highlights the meaning of the song. This music video shows each character's respective teams, how they prepare for battle, and the final encounter with the two powerful groups of women. Overall, it is evident that there was a lot of time and money put into this music video.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1257
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

16149
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3375
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments