It’s no secret that Taylor Swift’s impeccable lyricism and songwriting have garnered her attention. She writes an array of different music, but there’s no doubt she’s best known for her love songs. With songs ranging from the start of a new relationship, the unease of love, to the euphoria of falling in love, Swift has experienced and written about it all. This collection of some of her best love songs has something for everyone in any state they may be in this Valentine’s Day. No matter what your status, the storytelling of these songs are powerful and produce important messages for listeners to enjoy.
1.“Begin Again”—This is the last track on Taylor Swift’s album “Red.” It explores the bittersweet feeling and consolation of finding love after heartbreak. The song recounts the flicker of hope and relief after months of associating love with pain. It’s the perfect track and comfort for anyone beginning to move on from past hardships.
2.“Enchanted”— From her album “Speak Now,” Enchanted is one of her most popular songs, rightfully so. This track explores the rush of excitement from meeting someone new, the early stages of a relationship, and the idea of love at first sight. While the song does dabble into the idea of destiny and dissects the intense emotions that arise from feeling an instant connection, it also addresses the uncertainty of not knowing if the other person feels the same.
3.“Invisible String”— From the album “Folklore,” this song ponders the concept of fate and destiny and explores the invisible string theory, which is the notion that an invisible and unbreakable string connects you to a specific person. Throughout the song, Swift names the moments where fate pushed Swift and her person together, ultimately showcasing her belief that they were always meant to find each other.
4.“Daylight”— Made to juxtapose her song “Red” from an earlier album, this hit from “Lover” is about the hardships and toxicity of her past relationships in comparison to the warmth, security, and serendipity of her current one. The lyrics represent Swift’s realization that her current relationship is unlike anything she has ever felt before. It’s the perfect song for the people who have found the love they deserve.
5.“Labyrinth”— From her album “Midnights,” this is a vulnerable track about the anxiety of falling in love and opening up again after being hurt in the past. It’s about recognizing the importance of acknowledging past hardships to embrace new love and giving it a chance.
6.“Sweet Nothing”— Another one from her album “Midnights,” this track is about the little moments in a relationship that make it special, and the peace and comfort found within it. It explores a gentle, supportive, and ideal relationship, and it just may be one of her most romantic songs and is perfect for hopeless romantics.
7.“How You Get The Girl” —This upbeat track from “1989” depicts a step-by-step guide on how to win a girl back after making a mistake. It’s a track full of advice, excitement, the realization of the love you let go, and the importance of holding on. It’s the perfect instruction manual to get that Valentine.
8.“Call It What You Want”— From her album “Reputation,” this track is about ignoring the pressures and gossip of the outside world and finding solace in a relationship. The song explores Swift’s partner loving her despite her diminished reputation. It’s a very moving song about finding comfort in a person amidst chaos.
9.“Our Song”— From her debut album, this country song is the epitome of teenage love and depicts a couple using normal events in their relationship to write a song. This upbeat and catchy track explores young love and the little moments that make a relationship special.
10.“You Are In Love”— Last but not least is an extremely touching and romantic song from “1989” about the true, deep connection between two people, and the realization that they are in love. The track details moments in the relationship that led them to know that they are in love. It brings attention to the small moments in a relationship that showcase the connection between lovers, not the large grand gestures. It’s about the hum of love in silence.
Love is undoubtedly complex, and its meaning is different for each person. It’s anxiety-inducing, beautiful, potentially messy, and indisputably human, and these songs do an excellent job of exploring exactly that.
