Taylor Swift reveals there's something unusual about the 'ME!' music video
She dropped it last week
Last updated 29th Apr 2019
Just days after the release of Taylor Swift's first single of the year, 'ME!' featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, the pop star has revealed there's something unusual about her new music video.
In an recent interview, the 'reputation' singer explained, "Basically everything in that video is an Easter egg!" and to do with what's in her forthcoming album. Taylor is known for her hidden messages, and her fans love it.
Ever since Taylor released her first album when she was 16-years-old, she had a hidden code for her fans and she still has one today. She says it makes it fun for her, making her new music an 'event'.
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Lauv & Troye Sivan - 'i'm so tired...'
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Jonas Blue with Theresa Rex - 'What I Like About You'
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Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie - 'ME!'
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The 'reputation' singer also revealed how she trusts her dancers to keep a secret. The singer had been teasing her new song for a couple of weeks with a countdown to the 26th April, however she recorded the amazing video for 'ME!' over a month ago.
Taylor told us, "It's actually like a testament to how much I can trust my friends, because I've played everything for all of my friends and they never said anything.
"You saw how many dancers were in that video, and not a single person on that video shoot talked about doing it...you really can trust people, it turns out!"
The pop star went on to reveal that no threatening letters are sent, she just says, "Will you please not tell people about this!"
During the interview, Taylor also revealed how she comes up with the concept for her music videos. She came up with the idea of her 'ME!' music video and sent it to director David Myers, the pair then worked together to "make the best visual effects".
WATCH: Taylor Swift's music video for 'ME!' below
Taylor also revealed to us her favourite TV shows, which include Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve and Fleabag.
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