White Horse by Taylor Swift is an emotional pop-country ballad that delves into the disillusionment of a romantic relationship. The song tells the story of a young woman who realizes that her fairytale romance is not as perfect as she once believed. Key themes include heartbreak, betrayal, and the loss of innocence. A poignant moment in the song is when the protagonist acknowledges that she's no longer the naive girl who believed in happily ever after, but is now someone who faces reality with a broken heart.