Love Story
disco lines Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback 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-ile
Oh, oh

'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, oh, oh, ooh

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 my 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

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, oh, oh, oh





We were both young when I first saw you

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift is a modern take on the classic tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. Swift sings about meeting Romeo for the first time when they were both young and falling in love with him at first sight. Despite warnings from her father to stay away from Romeo, they continue to see each other in secret and dream of running away together. The chorus is an appeal to Romeo, asking him to take her away somewhere they can be alone and be together.


As the song progresses, the love story becomes more complicated. Swift sings about feeling alone and abandoned by Romeo before he finally returns and proposes to her. The song ends on a happy note with the couple's engagement and the promise of a happy future together.


Line by Line Meaning

We were both young when I first saw you
The beginning of a love story, two young people meet for the first time and their story begins


I close my eyes and the flashback starts
Memories are flooding back, reliving the moment when I first saw you


I'm standing there, on a balcony in summer air
The scene is set, a young woman stands on a balcony in the warm summer air


See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
The atmosphere of the party is described, with bright lights and glamorous attire


See you make your way through the crowd
The woman spots the man she is drawn to, making his way through the crowd


And say, 'Hello'
The man greets the woman, beginning their interaction


Little did I know
The woman reflects on the surprise that this moment would be the start of an epic love story


That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
The woman realizes the man is her Romeo, throwing pebbles at her balcony to get her attention


And my daddy said, 'Stay away from Juliet'
The woman's father forbids her from seeing the man, adding drama to their love story


And I was crying on the staircase begging you, 'Please don't go'
The woman pleads with Romeo to stay, realizing their love may be forbidden


'Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
The woman asks Romeo to take her away where they can be alone and escape the drama


I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
The woman is ready to run away with Romeo, there's nothing left for her except to wait for him


You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
The woman sees Romeo as her prince, and she'll be the princess in their love story


It's a love story, baby, just say yes
The woman wants Romeo to say yes and make their love story a reality


So, I sneak out to the garden to see you
The woman risks everything to sneak out and see Romeo in secret


We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
The secrecy of their relationship is emphasized, they could both be in danger if anyone found out


So, close your eyes. Escape this town for a little while-ile
Romeo and Juliet need to escape the town and reality and be with one another in peace


'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
The woman compares herself to a scarlet letter, feeling ostracized for her love for Romeo


And my daddy said, 'Stay away from Juliet'
The woman's father's disapproval is mentioned again, proving to be a driving force in the plot


But you were everything to me
Despite the drama and obstacles, Romeo was everything to Juliet


I was begging you, 'Please don't go'
The woman is pleading with Romeo again, not wanting him to leave her side


'Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
The woman repeats her plea to be taken somewhere they can be alone


This love is difficult, but it's real
The difficulties and complications of their love are addressed, but they have a deep love for each other


Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
Romeo reassures Juliet that they will make it through the complications of their love


I got tired of waiting, wondering if you were ever coming around
The woman begins to doubt whether Romeo would ever come back to her, growing tired of waiting


My faith in you was fading when I met you on the outskirts of town
Romeo returns to Juliet when her faith in him was fading, they reconnect on the outskirts of town


'Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
Romeo proposes to Juliet, asking her to marry him so they can be together forever


I love you, and that's all I really know
Romeo proclaims his love for Juliet, despite all the obstacles they've faced


I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
Romeo has already made plans to marry Juliet and has spoken to her father about it


It's a love story, baby, just say yes
The woman is asked again to say yes to this love story




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Swift

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Little Bit Of Monika

To my romeo wherever you are:
Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Is this in my 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"



All comments from YouTube:

The Admiral

This is awesome man! Congratulations on the release! Vocals are so well done - just as good as the original remix!

Disco Lines

appreciate it!!! <3

ChristianCohn

What is the original remix?

Brandon Young

@ChristianCohn taylor's vocals he made
it with the first time but copy right or something affected the upload

Tayna Garcia

Amei essa versão 💃🕺💃🕺💃

anita aguilar garay

Que buena combinación ❤❤❤

Chandler Sinclair

congrats on the release man! crazy how far "just a lil remix" can go

NoOposite

Your music is great, looking forward to more!

Melissa English

Love it!!!!!

Arzoo Yasmin

Seriously this is awesome! This is my favorite I love the voice ❤️ 🥰

More Comments

More Versions