Top 20 Taylor Swift Romantic Love Songs (2023)

Taylor Swift started in the music industry in 2006 with her self-titled debut album.

In a short music career, Taylor has become a worldwide superstar in both country and pop genres.

She has been a crossover sensation that few have accomplished.

Taylor was born in 1989 (also the name of one of her albums) and has a long music career and life story through songs ahead of her.

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Taylor Swift Love Songs for Weddings

As a singer/songwriter, she can claim rights to all of her song lyrics!

Taylor does portray her real life in her music. Yes, some of the songs are very romantic and perfect for weddings. Below is a list of our top 11 Taylor Swift romantic love songs.

The Joker and the Queen

(Ed Sheeran featuring Taylor Swift)
Released in 2022 on the album =

A love song about being in a true romance and using poker cards as an analogy.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But you called my bluff / And saw through all my tells / And then you went all in / And we left together

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See our list of Ed Sheeran’s love songs and top hits.

Willow

Released in 2020 on the album evermore

A song about wanting someone from the very beginning – like love at first sight and falling in love with them.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m begging for you to take my hand
Wreck my plans
That’s my man

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Lover

Released in 2019 on the album Lover

A song about treating your lover as they should be treated and being in a committed relationship.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“And ah, take me out, and take me home (forever and ever), You’re my, my, my, my lover”

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Taylor also released a remix of the song “Lover” which is perfect as a first dance song!
Lover (First Dance Remix)
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New Year’s Day

Released in 2017 on the album reputation

A song about sharing your innermost thoughts while cleaning up after the New Year’s party. Even though it portrays going your own way afterward, it is a bit romantic.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But I stay when you’re lost and I’m scared and you’re turning away
I want your midnights
But I’ll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year’s Day

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Out Of The Woods

Released in 2014 on the album 1989

Some love relationships are fragile and this song describes how your relationship can be under a microscope.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“When we decided, To move the furniture so we could dance, Baby, like we stood a chance, Two paper airplanes flying”

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Everything Has Changed

(with Ed Sheeran)
Released in 2013 on the album Red

If you just met the love of your life, this song is for you. It describes an introspect of falling in love for the first time.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“And your eyes look like coming home, All I know is a simple name, Everything has changed”

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Starlight

Released in 2012 on the album Red

The song talks about the romantic adventures of Ethel and Bobby Kennedy after coming across a photo of the pair dancing when they were teenagers.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“And we were dancing, dancing Like we’re made of starlight”

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Next: See a list of Katy Perry’s biggest hits and party songs for weddings.

Ours

Released in 2011 on the album Speak Now

A song that talks about a couple being in love even though other people in their life don’t think they will make it. (Similar story to Tanya Tucker’s song “Two Sparrows In A Hurricane”)

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“The stakes are high, the water’s rough, But this love is ours”

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Sparks Fly

Released in 2011 on the album Speak Now

Fall in love with a “Bad boy” or “Bad girl”. This one is for you as it describes falling for someone that maybe you know you shouldn’t but you have such a strong bond that you fall in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“Kiss me on the sidewalk, Take away the pain, ‘Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile”

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Mine

Released in 2010 on the album Speak Now

A song about finding love that will stand the test of time – and being the exception to other failed relationships.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“You made a rebel of a careless man’s careful daughter, You are the best thing, that’s ever been mine”

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Enchanted

Released in 2010 on the album Speak Now

A song about having a crush or falling in love after your first meeting.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“And it was enchanting to meet you, All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you”

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Two Is Better Than One

(Boys Like Girls featuring Taylor Swift)
Released in 2009 on the album Love Drunk

A song about realizing that you are in love and that it is better to be together than apart.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m finally now believing / That maybe it’s true / That I can’t live without you / And maybe two is better than one

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Jump Then Fall

Released in 2009 on the album re-release of Fearless album as Fearless Platinum Edition

Sometimes you go all in from the very beginning of a relationship. However, it is OK because they will do the same.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“Baby, I’m never gonna leave you, Say that you wanna be with me too, Cuz I’ma stay through it all so jump then fall”

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You Belong With Me

Released in 2009 on the album Fearless

Did you see your man with another girl knowing that you would be better with him than her? Then, this is for you!

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“If you can see that I’m the one who understands you, Been here all along so why can’t you see, You belong with me”

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Also, see a list of Ariana Grande’s love songs to add to your wedding day playlist.

Love Story

Released in 2008 on the album Fearless

The song is based on the characters from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – a tale of infinite love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess, It’s a love story, Baby just say ‘Yes'”

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The Way I Loved You

Released in 2008 on the album Fearless

Not a wedding song but still a love song. It is about being in love with a bad guy when you’re going out with a nice guy.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“It’s a roller coaster kinda rush, And I never knew I could feel that much, And that’s the way I loved you”

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I’m Only Me When I’m With You

Released in 2007 on the album re-released Taylor Swift Deluxe Edition

A beautiful and honest song that you can be yourself around a person without judgment.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“Well, you drive me crazy half the time, The other half I’m only trying, To let you know that what I feel is true, And I’m only me when I’m with you”

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Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)

Released in 2006 on the album Taylor Swift

A romantic love story about the couple next door that were truly in love after many years of marriage and that marriage CAN last forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

“Take me back to the time when we walked down the aisle, Our whole town came and our mamas cried, You said I do and I did too”

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Spotify Taylor Swift Love Song Playlist

Taylor Swift’s Highest-Charting Songs

  • #1 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, 2012
  • #1 Shake It Off, 2014
  • #1 Blank Space, 2014
  • #1 Bad Blood (featuring Kendrick Lamar), 2015
  • #1 Look What You Made Me Do, 2017
  • #1 Cardigan, 2020
  • #1 Willow, 2020
  • #1 Anti-Hero, 2022
  • #2 You Belong with Me, 2009
  • #2 Today Was a Fairytale, 2010
  • #2 I Knew You Were Trouble, 2012
  • #2 I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (with Zayn), 2016
  • #2 Me! (featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco), 2019
  • #2 You Need to Calm Down, 2019
  • #2 Lavender, 2022
  • #3 Mine, 2010
  • #4 Love Story, 2008
  • #4 ..Ready for It?, 2017
  • #4 The 1, 2020
  • #5 Wildest Dreams, 2015
  • #6 Back to December, 2010
  • #6 Red, 2013
  • #6 Exile (featuring Bon Iver), 2020
  • #7 Begin Again, 2012

FAQs

What is Taylor Swift’s best love song?

If I were going to choose one song from Taylor Swift’s discography to be her best love song, “Lover” would be at the top of the list. A close second is “Two Is Better Than One” with Boys Like Girls.

Does Taylor Swift have any ballads?

Some of Taylor Swift’s most popular ballads include “Lover”, “This Love”, “The Joker and the Queen” with Ed Sheeran, “The Moment I Knew”, “Last Kiss”, “All Too Well”, “Come Back…Be Here”, “Sad Beautiful Tragic”, and “Enchanted”.

What is Taylor Swift’s biggest song?

Taylor Swift’s most-watched song video on YouTube is “Shake It Off” with “Blank Space” a close second. Swift’s most-streamed song on Spotify is “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” with Zayn on the album Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.

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