Taylor Swift Denotation & Connotation

1. Denotation
Connotation
This scene has a literal representation of the lyrics as Taylor is telling the man “I
hate you” and the body language emphasizes her anger as she is pointing in the
direction away from her telling him to leave.

2. Denotation
Connotation
The people in animal costumes signify Taylor’s ‘wild side’ and displays the true
emotions behind the chorus ‘we are never getting back together’, it may be perceived
the lyrics portray an aggressive manor however the video allows the audience to see
she is more happy without the man being part of her life.

3. Denotation
Connotation
The title ‘happy days’ within a heart shaped entrance suggest that they are looking
back on their memories of when their relationship was good. The street lamp to the
left emphasizes this though of ‘taking a trip down memory lane’.

4. Denotation
Connotation
Taylor is now positioned on a bed and this once again focuses on the literal part of the
song with her saying “we are never getting back together” down the phone. However
the presence of the stuffed animal toy to her left suggests despite leaving him she is
never alone and the colours of it (rainbow) suggest she still has a vibrant and joyful
personality.