Taylor Swift And The Civil Wars Are “Safe And Sound” In Their
New Video  by (@kat_george)  Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars
have teamed up for The Hunger Games Soundtrack: Songs from
District 12 and Beyond, and their collaborative track, “Safe And
Sound” features a haunting video to go with the romantic vocal.
The video sees Taylor walking barefoot in a whimsical,
diaphanous gown through a harsh winter forest landscape, while
bare trees throw up obtuse, magical shapes as she wanders
between them. The scene flicks to The Civil Wars in stark
contrast, sitting before a crackling fire in a cosy, domestic
setting as their voices harmonize with Taylor’s.  The waifish
Taylor continues to haunt the barren landscape while fires rage
in the distance, almost spectral in her aimless meandering. With
the mystical appearance of an apperating deer, the song takes on
a fantastical, otherworldly import as Taylor roams, hopelessly
hopeful that the dawn will bring her safety. As night falls
there’s a sense of desperation as the