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Taylor Swift Challenges Fans To Decode Cryptic New Video About The Next Release From Her Music Vault

By ETCanada.com Staff.

'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' is a re-recording of her 2008 sophomore album — but this version is much bigger, and we're going to tell you just how big in a minute. Now, know that this release comes after her very public battle with music biz mega manager Scooter Braun, who acquired the masters of her albums. This prompted her to announce in 2019 that she'll be re-recording and releasing her earlier work.

'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' is a re-recording of her 2008 sophomore album — but this version is much bigger, and we're going to tell you just how big in a minute. Now, know that this release comes after her very public battle with music biz mega manager Scooter Braun, who acquired the masters of her albums. This prompted her to announce in 2019 that she'll be re-recording and releasing her earlier work. — Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images

Cue Swifties’ heads exploding in 3, 2, 1…

Taylor Swift, queen of Easter eggs, has, just in time for Easter, posted a new video on Twitter and Instagram teasing what she plans to reveal next from her so-called music vault. However, you may need to be a symbologist named Robert Langdon to decode the cryptic video.

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In the clip, an animated golden safe opens to reveal a series of anagrams that fly out while Taylor’s melodic voice hums indistinguishably over what sounds like binaural beats.

Swift captioned the video, “The vault door is about to be as unhinged as you’ll think I am after you watch this video.”

Referencing the puzzle she has put out for her fanbase she added, “Level: Expert”, and, “Happy decoding!”

Taylor is famous for leaving clues and hints about her music in her songs, her performances and of course her social media posts — clues which her fan base ravenously devour and begin spinning elaborate theories about online.

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As part of her protracted battle with music mogul Scooter Braun, who purchased her music catalogue in 2019, Swift has been re-recording all her albums and also releasing never before heard tracks she made throughout her career. Swift regained the right to re-record her original six albums in November 2020.

Check out some reactions and fans theories, below.

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