Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift's strategic decision to re-record her early albums, developers can take control of their codebases by ensuring they are secure and owned entirely. This is particularly important in an era where digital assets and intellectual property have become the lifeblood of industries. Arnica, a tool that can rewrite Git history in real-time, helps developers 're-record' their codebase to censor sensitive information like passwords, much like Swift did with her music. By doing so, developers can maintain control over their digital assets and ensure the integrity, quality, and history of their work.