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Widely considered a critical high point of the '1989' era, this track is driven by a slinky, funk-inflected guitar riff and pulsating 1980s synthesizers[cite: 3]. Taylor Swift uses the song to detail a tumultuous, recurring romance, comparing the relationship to timeless fashion trends[cite: 3]. The production's moody, atmospheric tone sets it apart from the more overtly upbeat singles on the album.