A Taylor Swift song about manufacturing happiness has now accomplished the task itself, at least online. Following the acclaim surrounding her twelfth studio album 'The Life of a Showgirl', Swift deepened that fixation by unveiling the music video for album single ‘Opalite’. And, oh, was it a delightfully surprise for the internet.

Unusually, the internet responded with near-universal approval, setting aside its reflexive debates. Released on February 6, the ‘Opalite’ video unfolds as a 90s-inspired romantic comedy, pairing Swift and Domhnall Gleeson as lonely adults escaping absurd relationships through a dubious happiness potion.

Taylor Swift said in a recent Instagram post that the idea originated during her October appearance on The Graham Norton Show, when Domhnall Gleeson jokingly requested a role. Energized by the panel’s chemistry, Swift wrote a script within days, casting Gleeson, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Lewis Capaldi.

That sudden burst of inspiration paid off immediately, with Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ music video sending fans into visible delight across the internet.

The internet is all hearts for the Taylor Swift music video

Fans have been raving about the ‘Opalite’ music video, particularly the energetic dance sequences featuring Taylor Swift and Domhnall Gleeson. The sudden appearance of Cillian Murphy added a delightful surprise, with viewers claiming they cannot stop replaying the choreography online.

In an addition to that, one step from the video evoked immediate déjà vu among fans. The moment was back when Travis Kelce and Swift were watching a game, and Swift was joyfully dancing beside him. The conversation quickly turned to fans imagining Taylor Swift and her soon-to-be husband recreating the iconic dance together.

‘Opalite’ has transcended its status as a single music video, emerging as a shared celebration. Humor, charm, and inventive storytelling have united audiences, demonstrating that Taylor Swift continues to craft moments that linger long after the screen goes dark.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra