"Look What You Made Me Do" was the lead single for Taylor Swift's 2017 album, Reputation . It marked a dramatic shift in her career, serving as a direct response to public feuds and the media's portrayal of her as a "snake" or "villain". Key Meaning & Inspirations
: Swift revealed the song was partially inspired by the TV show Game of Thrones , specifically Arya Stark’s kill list . Music Video Symbolism Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do
: Her backup dancers wear "I ❤️ T.S." crop tops, a jab at the tabloid mockery of her then-boyfriend Tom Hiddleston wearing a similar tank top. Direct Disses and References "Look What You Made Me Do" was the
: Etched into her golden throne is the famous line from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar , symbolizing betrayal by those she once trusted. Music Video Symbolism : Her backup dancers wear
: After being flooded with snake emojis on social media following her feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, Swift embraced the imagery, filling the song's marketing and music video with slithering reptiles.