"Love Story" is a mid-tempo country-pop ballad that uses various literary and musical tools to build its narrative.
Swift wrote the song in about 20 minutes on her bedroom floor after a dispute with her parents. They had disapproved of a boy she wanted to date, leading her to relate her situation to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet .
The visuals reinforce the idea that romantic struggles against external disapproval are "immortal" and relatable to every generation. 4. Cultural Impact & Legacy
The song features nine verses and two repeated choruses, moving from an acoustic-driven start to a grand, celebratory finish.