Today Was A Fairytale
Taylor-Swift Lyrics


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Today was a fairytale
You were the prince
I used to be a damsel in distress
You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
Today was a fairytale
I wore a dress
You wore a dark gray t-shirt
You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess
Today was a fairytale
Time slows down whenever you're around

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
You've got a smile that takes me to another planet
Every move you make everything you say is right
Today was a fairytale
Today was a fairytale
All that I can say is now it's getting so much clearer
Nothin' made sense 'til the time I saw your face
Today was a fairytale

Time slows down whenever you're around
Yeah yeah

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
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

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale





Oh oh yeah yeah oh
Today was a fairytale

Overall Meaning

In "Today Was A Fairytale," Taylor Swift sings about a magical, romantic day that felt like a fairytale. The song starts with her expressing how the day felt like a fairytale, and she compares the love interest to a prince. She had previously been a "damsel in distress," and he rescued her, making her feel like a princess. Throughout the rest of the song, she describes how everything about that day was perfect, from her dress to his smile. She even suggests that time slowed down when he was around, and she could feel her heart beating in her chest when they were together. Overall, she was swept off her feet and caught up in the fairytale romance.


The lyrics of "Today Was A Fairytale" are a reminder of the power of love and how it can make everything feel magical. The romantic and idealistic nature of the lyrics is a common theme in Taylor Swift's music, especially in her early songs. She often sings about love and relationships, and this song is no exception. The lyrics are relatable and evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing for a fairytale romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Today was a fairytale
Everything was perfect and magical today


You were the prince
You were the perfect gentleman who rescued me


I used to be a damsel in distress
I was in a tough spot before you came along


You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six
You took charge and planned a romantic date for us


I wore a dress
I dressed up for this special occasion with you


You wore a dark gray t-shirt
You looked effortlessly cool and handsome in a simple shirt


You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess
You made me feel beautiful regardless of my appearance


Time slows down whenever you're around
Being with you makes time feel infinite


It must have been the way you kissed me
Your kiss was so special it felt like magic


Fell in love when I saw you standing there
I knew I loved you from the moment I saw you


You've got a smile that takes me to another planet
Your smile is so captivating it transports me to another world


Every move you make everything you say is right
You are perfect in every way and I adore everything you do


All that I can say is now it's getting so much clearer
I realize how much you mean to me more and more each day


Nothin' made sense 'til the time I saw your face
Life didn't make sense until I met you


I can feel my heart
My heart is overflowing with love for you


It's beating in my chest
My heart is so full of love it physically feels like it's beating harder


Did you feel it?
I hope you can feel how much I love you


I can't put this down
I'm so in love I can't stop thinking about you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taylor Swift

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@michaelspearsflores3225

"Today Was A Fairytale"
(from "Valentine's Day" soundtrack)

Today was a fairytale
You were the prince
I used to be a damsel in distress
You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
I wore a dress
You wore a dark grey T-shirt
You told me I was pretty
When I looked like a mess
Today was a fairytale

Time slows down
Whenever you're around

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
You've got a smile that takes me to another planet
Every move you make everything you say is right
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
All that I can say
Is now it's getting so much clearer
Nothing made sense 'til the time I saw your face
Today was a fairytale

Time slows down
Whenever you're around

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
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

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale



All comments from YouTube:

@beautifultragedy6687

I just imagine Taylor smiling as she's singing the words younger Taylor wrote, and reliving her first crush and how magical that was for her

@didigalei14

She is a L e g e n d

@dandelion9064

Yup love her :’)

@mochidiary

And here we are being emotional

@arnelflorvillarico2016

No she didn't wrote this at 15. She wrote this song for a movie soundtrack "( Valentine's day) you can search it any way. Which she was 20 But this song is special for her.

@madisoncox9669

That’s my girl and always will be I miss T15 year old Taylor she is the reason I want to be a singer

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@hikko1283

If there was a childhood memory that doesn't make me cringe, that's definitely listening and memorizing all of Taylor Swift's songs

@catzee655

OMG SAME

@kennedymutinda4806

Same

@Nimsh1381

Why would you cringe at childhood memories though? That usually happens for teenage memories

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