Taylor Swift, the queen of catchy tunes and relatable lyrics, rarely disappoints her fans. But with the release of the music video for her hit song Delicate, a debate has emerged online – and it’s not about the song itself.

Taylor Swift in a still from Delicate
Taylor Swift in a still from Delicate

While the lyrics continue to resonate with fans, the choreography in the video has left some confused. Delicate is an upbeat electropop tune crafted by T-Swizzle, Max Martin, and Shellback.

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It was released in 2018 as the fourth single from her album Reputation. This song played a key role in shaping the album’s narrative. As of April 2024, the song has amassed 546 million views on YouTube.

Taylor Swift’s Dance in this Music Video Disappoints Fans

Fans found Taylor Swift's dance in Delicate awkward
Fans found Taylor Swift’s dance in the Delicate song awkward

The music video for Delicate, directed by Joseph Kahn, shows Taylor Swift moving through different situations as if she’s invisible. In the video, the songstress dances in different public places like a museum and a subway station.

The song was inspired by the intense media attention on Tay’s personal life and career. It talks about the delicate nature of starting a new relationship when your reputation has been under scrutiny.

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While the idea behind the video is interesting, some fans felt the dance moves were awkward and lacked creativity. Social media platforms like Instagram and X were filled with comments asking questions like “Who tf is her director” and “If unseasoned chicken were a music video.” Some even made fun of her.

Despite this, it seems fans missed the true meaning behind the song. When T-Swift stopped conforming to the typical ‘celebrity’ image by not always smiling and looking perfect, people started to overlook her.

However, this change gave her more freedom. She’s okay with being ignored by others as long as she stays true to herself. This song describes it perfectly!

Some Fans Missed the Mark in Delicate Video

Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift dancing in Delicate

The first four songs of Reputation show a bold and confident side of Taylor Swift, fitting with the album’s theme of duality. Delicate then shifts to a softer, more thoughtful tone, which go well with its honest and vulnerable lyrics. The quirky dance moves in the video are on purpose. They reflect the song’s themes of feeling vulnerable and self-conscious in a new relationship.

She sings about feeling unseen and fragile, and the dance visually shows that emotional journey of hers. The choreography might not be technically perfect. Instead, it  is the pop-queen’s way of connecting with fans on a deeper, more personal level.

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Whether fans think the dancing is great or awkward, there is  no denial that Delicate is a strong song. People talking about the video shows that art can be seen in different ways and everyone has their own take on it. There are also some Swifties who still love Delicate, which proves America’s Sweetheart’s talent as a songwriter.

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