Tortured Poets’ meet ‘Dead Poets’ in Taylor Swift’s ‘Fortnight’

Tortured Poets meet Dead Poets in Taylor Swift's 'Fortnight' - a unique blend of literary references and pop culture

In a striking visual journey, Taylor Swift and Post Malone delve into themes of anguish and reflection in the newly released music video for "Fortnight," the lead single from Swift's 11th studio album, "Tortured Poets Department."

 

Debuting on Friday night, the music video offers a haunting portrayal of a dystopian world, predominantly rendered in black and white. Swift and Malone navigate through various scenes of desolation and introspection, encapsulating the song's somber tone.

 

The video opens with Swift confined to a stark observation room, chained to an iron bed frame, symbolizing captivity and emotional entrapment. As she reluctantly ingests a "forget him" capsule, her face reveals Malone's tattoos, suggesting an intertwined struggle with memories and pain.

 

Throughout the video, Swift and Malone inhabit different settings, including an office reminiscent of the album's titular "department," where they confront masked figures while singing at their desks. The imagery of stormy roads and ominous experiments on Swift further amplifies the sense of turmoil and unrest.

 

Notable cameos by actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles add depth to the narrative, with Swift expressing gratitude for their involvement in a social media post.

 

As the video progresses, Swift ultimately breaks free from her constraints, symbolized by burning papers and torrential rain. The poignant finale sees Swift and Malone reaching for each other's hands atop a phone booth, signifying a semblance of connection amidst chaos and despair.

 

With its evocative visuals and introspective lyrics, "Fortnight" offers a compelling exploration of emotional turmoil and resilience, marking another artistic triumph for both Swift and Malone in their respective careers.