Although jumping around and singing in a girly voice doesn't really seem to fit Iago's character, in a way this would be his perfect theme song. One of the main (supposed) motivations behind his actions is to get revenge on Othello for sleeping with his wife. Just like Taylor in this song, he is eager to prove that he is not someone to be messed with. If Othello did sleep with his wife, he obviously "underestimated just who he was stealing from." Iago also obviously had a way with manipulating words, to be convincing and to appear polite even when he may not be actually doing so. Taylor Swift exhibits this talent when she says "she's better known for the things that she does on the mattress". I have always thought this was, if possible, a very classy way to insult a girl for being easy. In the same way, Iago plays with words to make insults seem sweet and terrible ideas seem logical. So, since this is his new theme song, can't you see Iago strutting down the streets of Cyprus with it playing in the background?
Link to the lyrics:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/better-than-revenge-lyrics-taylor-swift.html
Whoa, Taylor's looking edgy there. It's new for her, but much more in the style of Iago, I'd say.

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