The Ultimate Guide to Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)': Unleashing the Hidden Clues and Chart-Topping Hits!
Get ready for a thrilling journey into Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Unravel the enigmatic clues, experience the mesmerizing 'I Can See You' music video and the release of 'This Love (Taylor's Version)' Dive into the world of '1989' merch, Ed Sheeran's 'The Joker and the Queen' music video, and the captivating 'All Too Well' short film Stay tuned for a possible 'Wonderland' hint and brace yourself for the release of 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)'
Taylor Swift's fans take on the role of detectives when it comes to figuring out the mysteries she leaves behind. Known for her cryptic messages in liner notes, music videos, and social media, the pop star has left quite a few hints suggesting that her next album will be "1989 (Taylor's Version)."
In May 2022, Swift provided her followers with even more material for their theories. The trailer for the teen drama series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" featured her rendition of the track "This Love," further fueling speculation about her upcoming release.
"Debuting my rendition of ‘This Love’ in the @thesummeriturnedpretty trailer was a special moment. I am grateful to [director] @jennyhan for this opportunity. I have always taken pride in this song, and I am thrilled about the turn of events," expressed the Grammy winner on Instagram. "Be sure to catch the release of 'This Love (Taylor’s Version)' tonight at midnight!"
With the release of "This Love (Taylor's Version)," Swift continues to share revamped tracks from her album 1989. In September 2021, she offered a sneak peek of her new take on "Wildest Dreams," hinting that the 2014 album would be her next rerelease.
The Summer I Turned Pretty trailer premiered in May 2022, unveiling an entire section in the official merch store of the "Shake It Off" singer called the "1989 Shop". The shop featured various products adorned with the album title, ranging from sweatshirts and tumblers to blankets and sunglasses. Among the numerous items available on Swift's website, one that stands out is the "1989 seagull necklace," possibly representing the shirt she wore on the album cover. This necklace might also symbolize the matching silver airplane necklaces owned by both Swift and her ex Harry Styles, which she references in the song "Out of the Woods" – a track from 1989 that is rumored to be about the singer of "Watermelon Sugar".
For individuals familiar with Evermore artist Taylor Swift, it is evident that she excels at being enigmatic, a trait she openly acknowledges. Fans believe that Swift has left several other clues throughout her journey, including subtle phrases and visuals concealed within interviews and music videos. (Even a box of apple juice holds potential meaning for her devoted fans!)
"Continuing to be enigmatic and peculiar, I have no intention of halting," remarked the artist from Pennsylvania on a TikTok video by a fan in November 2021. The fan had highlighted the presence of a car from 1989 in Swift's "All Too Well" short film. "That's only the start."
Continue reading to discover all of Swift's hints, clues, and hidden messages regarding the release of 1989 (Taylor's Version).
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Everything to Know About Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)’: From Her Self-Proclaimed 'Cryptic' Clues to the Released Songs
If Taylor Swift plays the role of the culprit, her loyal supporters step into the shoes of skilled investigators. The renowned singer, known for her enigmatic hints in album inserts, music visuals, and online posts, appears to have scattered numerous indications that her forthcoming release will be 1989 (Taylor’s Version).
In May 2022, the singer-songwriter delighted her fans by releasing "Taylor's Version" of the popular 1989 track "This Love" in the trailer for the teenage drama series The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Expressing her gratitude to director Jenny Han, she took to Instagram and wrote, "Big thanks to @jennyhan for featuring my rendition of 'This Love' in the trailer for @thesummeriturnedpretty! I've always had immense pride in this song and I'm thrilled about these exciting turn of events." The Grammy winner also announced that "This Love (Taylor's Version)" would be released at midnight.
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Not only is the updated single not the first song released from 1989 (Taylor's Version), but back in September 2021, Taylor Swift gave fans a sneak peek of the new version of "Wildest Dreams," leading to speculation that the 2014 album could be the next one to be re-released.
Adding to the anticipation, when the trailer for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" premiered in May 2022, Swift's official merch store featured an entire "1989 Shop" filled with merchandise adorned with the album title. Fans could purchase anything from sweatshirts and tumblers to blankets and sunglasses, all proudly displaying the iconic 1989 logo. Among the various items available on Swift's website is the "1989 seagull necklace," which seems to symbolize the shirt she wears on the album cover. It could also be seen as a reference to the silver airplane necklaces that Swift and her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles both owned, which she sings about in "Out of the Woods" - a track from 1989 that has long been rumored to be about Styles, the "Watermelon Sugar" singer.
The Evermore artist is known for being cryptic, a fact that she has openly acknowledged. Fans have discovered numerous clues that Taylor Swift has dropped throughout her interviews and music videos, including subtle phrases and hidden visuals. Swifties have even found potential meaning in the smallest details, such as a box of apple juice. In response to a fan's TikTok video in November 2021, the Pennsylvania native commented, "Can't stop won't stop being cryptic and weird," suggesting that there is much more to uncover beyond what has already been discovered in her "All Too Well" short film, which featured a car from 1989.
Keep scrolling for all of Swift’s hints, clues and Easter eggs about the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version):
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'I Can See You' Music Video
Following the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) in July 2023, fans were abuzz with 1989 clues after watching Taylor Swift's music video for "I Can See You." The video kicks off with a close-up of Swift's red lips, potentially referencing her song "Style." Additionally, during a fight scene, Joey King swings a briefcase, reminiscent of a similar setup in the "Bad Blood" music video, where King also appeared. Towards the end of the video, the getaway car drives underneath a sign displaying "1'-9'' 8.9tv," widely believed to indicate 1989 (Taylor's Version).
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'This Love (Taylor's Version)' Drops
The second track to be released from 1989 (Taylor’s Version) by Swift is titled "This Love (Taylor’s Version)". A preview of this song was featured in the trailer for the popular teen romance show called The Summer I Turned Pretty, available on Prime Video.
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'1989' Merch
Taylor Swift, the artist behind the hit song "Happiness," unveiled a wide range of merchandise dedicated to her album 1989 on her official website in May 2022. The collection features various clothing options, such as a T-shirt, hoodie, and crewneck. In addition, fans can also choose from an assortment of 1989 accessories, including a keychain, necklace, tote bag, and baseball cap. Furthermore, Swift has introduced a 1989-themed pillow and blanket for purchase.
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Ed Sheeran’s ‘The Joker and the Queen’ Music Video
Fans noticed that the two actors in Sheeran's 2022 video were the same as the ones in the original "Everything Has Changed" video, a song by Swift and Sheeran from 1989. They also speculated that the food shown in the video represents "Welcome to New York," the opening track on Swift's 2014 album. In the cafeteria scene, there is New York cheesecake and apple juice, which fans believed symbolized iconic elements of New York City.
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'All Too Well' Short Film
When Taylor Swift released her 15-minute short film for the song "All Too Well" in November 2021, fans immediately noticed that the Mercedes-Benz showcased in the video was manufactured in 1989.
Swift herself acknowledged the Easter egg, replying to a fan, “Can’t stop won’t stop being cryptic and weird.”
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‘Wonderland’ Hint?
Did Swift hint at something during her interview with Jimmy Fallon in November 2021? Her mention of exploring a mysterious "rabbit hole," a line from the 1989 deluxe edition, had fans buzzing with speculation.
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The Release of ’Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)'
The four-time Album of the Year Grammy Award winner dropped the first single from 1989 (Taylor’s Version) all the way back in September 2021, which fans believed was a sign of things to come.
