The best Taylor Swift lyrics, era by era, to soundtrack your romantic Valentine's Day (2024)

Bryan WestUSA TODAY NETWORK

"It's a love story, baby just say yes!"

Valentine's Day is right around the corner (...it's in two days). And after the world watched a real-life romantic comedy play out at the Super Bowl between megastar Taylor Swift and tight end Travis Kelce, we were wondering what song would play at the end of their film. For captions, for love letters or for fun, here is a list of the most romantics lyrics from each of Swift's eras.

There are many more romantic lyrics when it comes to Swift. Let me know your favorite: @bryanwesttv on Instagram,TikTokandTwitter/X.

More: Taylor Swift is in her Red Era as Chiefs win Super Bowl in OT and she and Travis kiss on the field

'Taylor Swift' debut album

“Tim McGraw”: "When you think happiness / I hope you think that little black dress / Think of my head on your chest / And my old faded blue jeans"

“Our Song”: “Our song is the slamming screen door / Sneakin' out late, tapping on your window / When we're on the phone and you talk real slow / 'Cause it's late and your mama don't know"

“Stay Beautiful”: "I'm taking pictures in my mind / So I can save them for a rainy day"

'Fearless'

“Fearless”: “You pull me in and I'm a little more brave / It's the first kiss, it's flawless, really something, it's fearless”

“Hey Stephen”: "Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you"

“Today Was A Fairytale”: “Time slows down, whenever you're around / I can feel my heart, it's beating in my chest / Did you feel it? I can't put this down”

'Speak Now'

“Sparks Fly”: “Drop everything now / Meet me in the pouring rain / Kiss me on the sidewalk / Take away the pain / ‘Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile”

“Enchanted”: "Please don't be in love with someone else / Please don't have somebody waiting on you"

“Ours”: “Your hands are tough, but they are where mine belong and / I'll fight their doubt and give you faith with this song for you / 'Cause I love the gap between your teeth / And I love the riddles that you speak”

'Red'

“State of Grace”: You come around and the armor falls / Pierce the room like a cannonball / Now all we know is don't let go / We are alone, just you and me / Up in your room and our slates are clean / Just twin fire signs, four blue eyes”

“Treacherous”: “Put your lips close to mine / As long as they don't touch / Out of focus, eye to eye / ’Til the gravity's too much”

“Begin Again”: I've been spending the last eight months / Thinking all love ever does / Is break and burn and end / But on a Wednesday in a cafe / I watched it begin again”

'1989'

“Style”: "'Cause you got that James Dean, daydream look in your eye / And I got that red lip classic thing that you like"

“Wildest Dreams”: "Say you'll see me again / Even if it's just in your / Wildest dreams"

“You Are in Love”: "One night, he wakes / Strange look on his face / Pauses, then says, / 'You're my best friend"

'Reputation'

“…Ready for It?”: "In the middle of the night, in my dreams / I know I'm gonna be with you, so I take my time"

“Delicate”: "My reputation's never been worse, so / You must like me for me"

“New Years Day”: "You squeeze my hand three times in the back of the taxi / I can tell that it's gonna be a long road"

'Lover'

“Lover”: "Have I known you 20 seconds or 20 years?"

“Archer”: "Who could stay? / You could stay."

“Daylight”: "I don't wanna look at anything else now that I saw you (I can never look away) / I don't wanna think of anything else now that I thought of you (things will never be the same)"

'Folklore'

“Cardigan”: "And when I felt like I was an old cardigan, under someone's bed / You put me on and said I was your favorite."

“Invisible String”: "A string that pulled me / Out of all the wrong arms, right into that dive bar / Something wrapped all of my past mistakes in barbed wire / Chains around my demons / Wool to brave the seasons / One single thread of gold / Tied me to you"

“Peace”: "All these people think love's for show / But I would die for you in secret"

'Evermore'

“Willow”: "Wreck my plans / That's my man"

“Gold Rush”: “What must it be like / To grow up that beautiful? / With your hair falling into place like dominos”

“Long Story Short”: "And he's passing by / Rare as the glimmer of a comet in the sky / And he feels like home / If the shoe fits, walk in it everywhere you go"

'Midnights'

“Lavender Haze”: “I find it dizzying (yeah, oh, yeah) / They're bringin' up my history (yeah, oh, yeah) / But you aren't even listening (yeah, oh, yeah)”

“Labyrinth”: “Oh, I'm falling in love / I thought the plane was going down / How'd you turn it right around”

“Karma”: “Karma is the guy on the screen (…Chiefs) / Coming straight home to me”

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The best Taylor Swift lyrics, era by era, to soundtrack your romantic Valentine's Day (2024)

FAQs

How old was Taylor Swift on Valentine's Day? ›

More than a decade before she was cheering on Travis Kelce in the Super Bowl, a 21-year-old Taylor Swift was starring in 'Valentine's Day.

What did Travis get Taylor for Valentine's Day? ›

The arrangements include 250 roses. These roses are expected to last for around a year. He also bought her a $3,100 rose sculpture that was made by Perigold. The rest of the gifts included a beret, handbag and shawl all made by luxury brands.

Is Lover by Taylor Swift a romantic song? ›

Swift conceived it as a timeless love song that could be played at a wedding reception; the lyrics are about an intimate and committed relationship, and the bridge draws on the bridal rhyme "Something old". Produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, "Lover" combines country and indie folk over a waltz tempo.

What genre is the best day Taylor Swift? ›

"The Best Day" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her second studio album, Fearless (2008). Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, "The Best Day" is an understated song rooted in country rock, with lyrics dedicated to Swift's parents, most of the verses being to her mother.

What does 13 mean for Taylor Swift? ›

The number 13 has had a special significance in Swift's career through the years. As she previously explained to MTV News, "I was born on the 13th. I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album went gold in 13 weeks.

Did Taylor date a 17 year old when she was 22? ›

She dated Conor Kennedy, of the famous Kennedy family, while he was 18 and still in high school. Taylor was 22 at the time, and the two met when Conor was still 17 and his mother had just died. She also purchased a house right next to his.

How many boyfriends has Taylor Swift had? ›

Out of Taylor Swift's exes, her relationship with Joe Alwyn was the longest (7 years). How many boyfriends has Taylor Swift had? Taylor Swift has 12 publicly known exes.

What does "lover era" mean? ›

Being in your Lover era is settling into a long term relationship and starting to daydream about your wedding day realistically, but your insecurities and anxieties are still sitting in the back of your head about how they're going to leave you and that you're not good enough for them. (

How long were Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn together? ›

Alwyn, who stars in the upcoming Yorgos Lanthimos film "Kinds of Kindness," and Swift were in a relationship for more than "six and a half years," he told the outlet. Clarifying the timeline of their split, he said their breakup occurred "a little over a year ago."

What is Taylor Swift's most listened to song? ›

Song TitleStreamsDaily
Cruel Summer2,194,785,5343,326,313
Blank Space1,831,449,854855,935
* I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)1,663,509,059606,548
Anti-Hero1,565,321,8871,056,851
149 more rows

What is the best Taylor Swift era? ›

To celebrate the theatrical release of “The Eras Tour,” here is a ranking of Swift's ten eras.
  1. 1. “ Reputation”
  2. 2. “ 1989” ...
  3. 3. “ Red” ...
  4. 4. “ Fearless” ...
  5. 5. “ Lover” ...
  6. 6. “ Speak Now” ...
  7. 7. “ Taylor Swift” ...
  8. 8. “ Folklore” ...
Oct 18, 2023

Does Taylor Swift have naturally curly hair? ›

The "Cruel Summer" singer began her career with her naturally curly ringlets being her signature look. Over the years Taylor has straightened her hair, although she went through periods where she changed up her look.

Why does Taylor Swift have the number 13 on her hand in Valentine's Day? ›

"The significance of the number 13 on my hand ... I paint this on my hand before every show because 13 is my lucky number; for a lot of reasons," she said. "It's really weird.” Swift continued, "I was born on the 13th.

Who did Taylor Swift date at 27? ›

May 16, 2017: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's relationship is first reported. Mike Marsland/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage. In May 2017, The Sun reported that Swift and Alwyn (who were 27 and 26 years old, respectively, at the time) were in a relationship.

Did Taylor Swift date in high school? ›

Sam Armstrong. Sam Armstrong dated Swift in high school and is rumored to be the inspiration for her songs "Picture to Burn" and "Should've Said No."

When did Taylor Swift film Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day (2010) - Taylor Swift as Felicia - IMDb.

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