Love Story by Taylor Swift - Lyrics and Translation

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Love Story

Taylor Swift

Love Story

Song byTaylor Swift

in AlbumFearless

We were both young when I first saw you

I close my eyes and the flashbacks 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

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

"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'"

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

'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

"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'"

Oh, ohh

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

"Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone

I keep waiting for you but you never come

Is this in thy 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'"

Oh, ohh

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' is a modern retelling of the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. The song delves into themes of young love, romance, and overcoming obstacles. The narrative follows Swift's perspective as she recounts a forbidden love affair. Despite the odds, the couple persists and eventually receives a happy ending, diverging from the tragic conclusion of Shakespeare's original play. Key poignant moments in the song include the chorus, where Swift longs for freedom and acceptance ('Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone'), and the bridge, where the resolution unfolds ('I talked to your dad – go pick out a white dress'). This song combines classic literature with contemporary love struggles, capturing the essence of youthful passion and enduring love.

We were both young when I first saw you

I close my eyes and the flashbacks 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

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

"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'"

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

'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

"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'"

Oh, ohh

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

"Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone

I keep waiting for you but you never come

Is this in thy 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'"

Oh, ohh

Oh, ohh

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

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