Taylor Swift is a singer who started writing songs as a young girl in Pennsylvania.
She began performing country music in Nashville when she was just 14.
Now she makes pop music that millions of people love.
Her songs often tell personal stories about love, friendship, and growing up, which makes fans feel like they know her.
About the Song ‘Love Story’
“Love Story” stands out as one of Taylor Swift’s most well-known songs.
The track puts a fresh twist on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but with a happy ending instead.
Swift wrote this song when she was a teenager, taking inspiration from a boy her parents didn’t approve of at the time.
The song caught on quickly with fans and helped establish her as a major artist in both country and pop music.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Song | “Love Story” |
| Release Date | September 12, 2008 |
| Album | Fearless |
| Writer | Taylor Swift |
| Producer | Nathan Chapman |
| Song Description | A country-pop song that reimagines Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending. The lyrics tell the story of two young lovers facing family disapproval, but unlike Shakespeare’s tale, this one ends in marriage instead of tragedy. |
‘Love Story’ Lyrics By Taylor Swift
Verse 1
We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I’m standing there
On a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, “Hello”
Little did I know
Pre-Chorus
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet”
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, “Please don’t go,” and I said
Chorus
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess
It’s a love story, baby, just say, “Yes”
Verse 2
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet ’cause we’re dead if they knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while, oh, oh
Pre-Chorus
‘Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet”
But you were everything to me
I was begging you, “Please don’t go,” and I said
Chorus
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess
It’s a love story, baby, just say, “Yes”
Romeo, save me, they’re trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it’s real
Don’t be afraid, we’ll make it out of this mess
It’s a love story, baby, just say, “Yes”
Post-Chorus
Oh, oh
Bridge
But I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town and I said
Chorus
“Romeo, save me, I’ve been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Is this in my head? I don’t know what to think”
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring, and said
“Marry me, Juliet, you’ll never have to be alone
I love you and that’s all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It’s a love story, baby, just say ‘Yes'”
Outro
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
‘Cause we were both young when I first saw you
Live Performance Of The Song ‘Love Story’ By Taylor Swift
[Remastered 4K] Love Story (1989 Remix) – Taylor Swift • 1989 World Tour • EAS Channel
Taylor Swift – Love Story (Live from New York City)
Taylor Swift – Love Story (Live on Letterman)
[Remastered 4K] Love Story – Taylor Swift • Speak Now World Tour Live 2011 • EAS Channel
Taylor Swift – Love Story in the Live Lounge
Similar songs Like ‘Love Story’ By Taylor Swift
Here are similar songs by Taylor Swift that share themes with “Love Story”:
“White Horse” – A gentle country ballad about realizing fairy tale romances aren’t always real. It flips the princess story theme but shows the reality of young love instead of the fantasy.
“Enchanted” – Captures the magical feeling of meeting someone for the first time. Like “Love Story,” it uses fairy tale elements to describe romance, but focuses on the start of a potential love story.
“Today Was A Fairytale” shows the dreamy side of new romance, with references to fairy tales and magic. This theme is similar to that in “Love Story,” but it is set in modern times.
“Teardrops On My Guitar” – Another early song about young love, showing the same kind of raw emotion as “Love Story” but from the perspective of unrequited feelings.
“You Belong With Me” tells the story of wanting someone who’s with another person. While not as fantastical as “Love Story,” it shares the same theme of facing obstacles in love.
“Mine”—Like “Love Story,” this song depicts a relationship from start to finish, though in a more modern setting without the Romeo and Juliet references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Did Taylor Swift Write Love Story About?
She wrote it about a boy she dated who her parents didn’t like.
She based it on Romeo and Juliet but changed the ending to be happy instead of tragic.
How Old Was Taylor Swift In The Love Story Video?
Taylor Swift was 18 years old when she filmed the music video for “Love Story” in 2008.
What Is Taylor Swift’s Highest Selling Song?
“Shake It Off” is Taylor Swift’s highest-selling song, having sold over 11 million copies worldwide since its release in 2014.
