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“Karma” music video | May 26, 2023

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My initial thought upon seeing this scene was Taylor being the ferryman of souls across the river Styx, particularly given all the other mythical references in the video.

It’s an interesting role for Taylor to step into and not only supports the ideas of karmic retribution and the afterlife, but Taylor is also no stranger to talking about rebirth and reincarnation. Here, she not only plays with another facet of what karma means for her and her life - she also positions herself as the arbiter of other people’s karma.


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