Taylor Swift’s 10 Most Iconic Love Songs of All Time

Now that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially tying the knot, we've got the couple and love on the mind.

Lucky for us, Taylor's prolific discography is packed with timeless and unforgettable songs about relationships, romance and infatuation, providing the perfect playlist options for the special occasion. As we eagerly anticipate new drops from her next album, The Life of a Showgirl (and a new track or two about true love), let's revisit her all-time most beloved songs about all-encompassing love.

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'Lover'

The title track of Taylor's 2019 album Lover remains one of her all-time dreamiest tracks, creating a swaying, waltz-like atmosphere as she sings about true love. It's about wanting forever with someone and never wanting to leave their side, making your own rules along the way as you bask in the glow of love.

 

'So High School'

We're infatuated with the nostalgic pop-rock vibe Taylor curates in "So High School," released on The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. The song alludes to the type of giddy romance that makes you feel like a teenager again, and its lyrics suggest the song was inspired by Travis himself. It details his romantic pursuit of Taylor, and the line "You know how to ball, I know Aristotle" is mirrored in the text of their engagement announcement Instagram post, which read, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

 

'The Alchemy'

Again and again, Taylor has referred to true love being the color gold. Alchemy was the ancient practice of trying to transform metals into pure gold, and in this moody, swelling track, Taylor sings about overcoming heartache and struggle only to find a once-in-a-few-lifetimes love. What they create together is gold—and with the song's mentions of wins and sporting celebrations, there's really no one it could be about besides Travis.

 

'Sl**!'

There's a powerful irony in "Sl**!," a From the Vault track from Taylor's Version of 1989. With a romantic, fairy tale sound, the song reflects on Taylor's reputation for dating around, with Taylor not caring at all how others see her because she's found a new love worth embracing.

 

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'End Game'

Taylor concluded her 2016 album reputation with "End Game," a synth-infused pop-rap track also featuring Ed Sheeran and Future. In the song, Taylor professes her desire to be her lover's soulmate, eager to be his everything, and hoping he'll be able to see past her reputation and accept her for who she truly is. It was also written well before Taylor and Travis were ever a thing, but the sporty allusions seem more than appropriate for their relationship.

 

'Invisible String'

In Chinese mythology, there's an idea that a red threat of fate invisibly ties soulmates to each other, and in "Invisible String" off folklore, Taylor suggests that destiny was always going to put her in the right place at the right time to meet the love of her life. The finger-plucked sound creates an open, airy sound that, indeed, makes it feel like it was all meant to be.

 

'Snow on the Beach'

Taylor Swift recruited the one and only Lana Del Rey for Midnights single "Snow on the Beach," creating an enchanting story about just how rare it is for two people to fall for each other at precisely the same time—as unusual as snow on the beach. We also can't get enough of the production, pulling listeners into a trance as jangly bells suggest falling snow over an oceanic soundscape.

 

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'Mastermind'

Taylor closes out Midnights with "Mastermind," a synth-pop pondering on a relationship she was orchestrating from the beginning. Yes, they were probably meant to be from the very beginning, but she wanted this love so badly that she wasn't going to leave any of it to chance, giving things a little push at every turn to guarantee that they'd end up together. It's romantic and conniving all at once, because relying on fate hasn't always gotten her what she wants and needs.

 

'Daylight'

Taylor has a habit of ending her habits on a joyful and romantic note, and Lover was no exception with "Daylight." It's got a swelling synth-pop sound, appropriate for a coming-of-age anthem, as Taylor sings about previous relationships that left her hurt and yearning for more before she finally finds the love of her life, ushering in daylight and hope after years in the dark.

 

'Lavender Haze'

Midnights also kicks off with love on the mind, with "Lavender Haze" as the first track. It's a hazy electropop song about ignoring what anyone else is saying about your relationship, instead focusing on your feelings and the love that's in front of you. It's about fully leaning into the dreaminess of the honeymoon phase and seeing the world through rose-colored lenses while you can.

 

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