Shake It Off was released in 2014 as the lead single from Taylor Swift's album 1989, marking her full move from country to pop. Co-written with Max Martin and Shellback, the song topped charts in several countries and its video spread widely online. Its chorus about players, haters and shaking off judgement became a widely quoted pop refrain. Short excerpts still circulate in edits and reaction posts because the hook is instantly familiar, upbeat and easy to apply to everyday criticism, embarrassment or unwanted opinions without needing the whole track today.