Look What You Made Me Do

Look What You Made Me Do is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, featuring a dark and satirical tone, with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Justin Bieber being some of the notable figures referenced in the lyrics, alongside Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Caitlyn Jenner. The song was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and Richard Fairbrass, Fred Fairbrass, and Rob Manzoli of the British band Right Said Fred, with production handled by Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, and was influenced by the works of David Bowie, Prince, and Madonna. The song's release was highly anticipated, with CNN, BBC News, and Rolling Stone providing extensive coverage, and was preceded by a series of Instagram posts and Twitter teasers from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga.

Background and Composition

The song's background and composition are characterized by a dark and edgy sound, with Taylor Swift drawing inspiration from her highly publicized feuds with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Justin Bieber, as well as her friendships with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Caitlyn Jenner. The song features a prominent sample of Right Said Fred's 1991 hit I'm Too Sexy, with Richard Fairbrass, Fred Fairbrass, and Rob Manzoli receiving songwriting credits, alongside Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, who have also worked with Lorde, Haim, and Sara Bareilles. The song's production was handled by Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, who have also collaborated with Bleachers, Fun., and The 1975, and was influenced by the works of David Bowie, Prince, and Madonna, as well as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson.

Music Video

The music video for the song was directed by Joseph Kahn, who has also worked with Taylor Swift on Bad Blood and Wildest Dreams, as well as Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. The video features Taylor Swift as a zombie-like version of herself, rising from the dead to address her enemies, including Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Justin Bieber, with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Caitlyn Jenner making appearances, alongside Todrick Hall, Casper Smart, and Russell Horning. The video also features references to Taylor Swift's past music videos, including Shake It Off and Blank Space, as well as nods to the works of Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, and Quentin Tarantino, with CNN, BBC News, and Rolling Stone providing extensive coverage.

Release and Promotion

The song was released on August 24, 2017, as the lead single from Taylor Swift's sixth studio album, reputation, which was influenced by the works of Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, as well as The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes. The song's release was highly anticipated, with Taylor Swift promoting the song through a series of Instagram posts and Twitter teasers, as well as performances at the MTV Video Music Awards and the Saturday Night Live season premiere, alongside P!nk, Sam Smith, and Chris Stapleton. The song was also promoted through a series of Spotify and Apple Music ads, featuring Taylor Swift alongside Drake, The Weeknd, and Rihanna, with CNN, BBC News, and Rolling Stone providing extensive coverage.

Reception and Controversy

The song received widespread attention and controversy upon its release, with many critics praising the song's dark and satirical tone, while others criticized the song's perceived pettiness and negativity, with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Justin Bieber being some of the notable figures referenced in the lyrics, alongside Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Caitlyn Jenner. The song was also criticized for its perceived similarities to Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy, with Richard Fairbrass, Fred Fairbrass, and Rob Manzoli receiving songwriting credits, alongside Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, who have also worked with Lorde, Haim, and Sara Bareilles. The song's music video was also criticized for its perceived violence and dark imagery, with CNN, BBC News, and Rolling Stone providing extensive coverage, and was defended by Taylor Swift and Joseph Kahn, who have also worked with Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry.

Chart Performance

The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Taylor Swift's fifth number-one single on the chart, and also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the Australian Singles Chart, with Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd being some of the notable artists who have also reached number one on these charts. The song was certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), with Taylor Swift being one of the best-selling artists of all time, alongside The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Madonna, and has been streamed millions of times on Spotify and Apple Music, with Drake, Rihanna, and Kendrick Lamar being some of the notable artists who have also achieved high streaming numbers.

Cultural Impact

The song has had a significant cultural impact, with many artists and celebrities referencing the song in their own music and social media posts, including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé, as well as Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, with Taylor Swift being one of the most influential and successful artists of all time, alongside The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson. The song's music video has also been parodied and referenced in numerous other music videos and TV shows, including The Voice and America's Got Talent, with CNN, BBC News, and Rolling Stone providing extensive coverage, and has been named one of the best music videos of all time by Rolling Stone and Billboard, alongside Thriller and Vogue, with Taylor Swift being one of the most awarded artists in history, alongside Beyoncé, Kanye West, and Adele. Category:Music