Could Taylor Swift's fashion choices be hinting at a new music video?
Taylor Swift fans have deduced that her UFO dress worn at the VMAs last week could be hinting at the release of a music video for her track 'Down Bad'.
Taylor Swift is no stranger to teasing her fans with Easter Eggs and she could be it again. This time, it’s her recent fashion choices that have Swifties abuzz with speculation that she’s alluding to a new music video for one of her latest tracks, 'Down Bad'. Swift’s army of dedicated followers have been decoding the singer’s style and social media posts for years, and with her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', they’re convinced that her recent outfits are dropping subtle hints about what’s coming next.
So far, Swift has only released two music videos for her latest album - one being a traditional video and the other a behind-the-scenes look at her record-breaking Eras Tour. But eagle-eyed fans believe that a third, more elaborate visual is on the horizon, specifically for the song 'Down Bad', which has become a fan favourite.
The theory stemmed from Swift’s appearance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) last week, where she stunned in not one but two show-stopping outfits. After receiving multiple awards for 'The Tortured Poets Department'- including Album of the Year - the megastar left the stage and swapped her custom Dior gown for a custom Monse dress.
The short, party-ready outfit was inspired by Monse’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection and featured an eye-catching design: a UFO flying over a lush green field, with two figures standing underneath it. Fans immediately drew connections to the imagery from Swift’s performance of 'Down Bad' on her Eras Tour, where she performs the song on a floating platform, followed closely by a massive spaceship depicted on the stage’s LED screen. The spaceship from the concert bears an uncanny resemblance to the one displayed on Swift’s Monse dress, sparking rumours that this could be more than just a fashion statement.
Adding fuel to the fire, Swift later attended a VMAs afterparty at Electric Lady Studios in New York City in another Monse ensemble. This time, she wore a two-piece set featuring a jacket, corset top, and mini skirt - again showcasing a UFO-themed design. The repeated use of UFO imagery has sent fans into a frenzy, leading many to believe that these sartorial choices are deliberate clues teasing an upcoming music video for 'Down Bad'.
Online forums and social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok quickly lit up with speculation. Fans dissected every detail of Swift’s outfits, pointing out the consistency of the space theme and its potential connection to the song. Some even speculated about what the video might entail, imagining scenes with Swift reaching out to a UFO, mirroring the visual from her Eras Tour performance.
One fan tweeted: "The UFO in both her dress and her afterparty look? She’s definitely hinting at something. I’m calling it now - Down Bad is getting a video!"
Another added: "Taylor never does anything by accident. If she’s worn two UFO-themed outfits in one night, it means something BIG is coming."
Swift’s history of cryptic messaging and Easter Eggs certainly gives credence to these theories. Over the years, she has repeatedly used fashion, social media posts, and even lyrics to drop hints about future projects, leaving fans to decipher the clues. Whether it’s the seemingly random capitalisation of letters in her liner notes or the subtle inclusion of song lyrics in Instagram captions, Swift has mastered the art of building suspense and excitement through hidden hints.
If the fan theories are correct, a music video for 'Down Bad' would likely be another visually stunning production from the pop sensation. Known for her ability to tell stories through both music and videos, Swift could very well be preparing a narrative-packed visual for the space-themed track.
Fans will have to wait and see if their theories hold any truth. But with Swift, the fun is always in the guessing - and if history is any indication, she won’t leave them in suspense for long. Whether it’s a video for 'Down Bad' or another surprise altogether, one thing’s for sure: Swift has once again managed to keep her audience on the edge of their seats.
By Tylar Valentine
