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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.

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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.

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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’.

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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.