The Real Meaning Behind Taylor Swift's 'Today Was A Fairytale' (Taylor's Version)

Posted by Sebrina Pilcher on Monday, May 6, 2024

Upon the release of "Today Was A Fairytale," Billboard wrote, "The lyrics are driven more by sweeping emotion than by the kind of specific, youth-focused imagery found in Swift's ... singles 'Fifteen' and 'You Belong With Me.' The song centers around Taylor Swift falling for a guy who has everyday-Prince Charming qualities.

"Today was a fairytale / You were the prince / I used to be a damsel in distress," the artist sings at the beginning of the track. "I am completely fascinated by the differences and comparisons between real life and fairy tales," Swift said in a 2008 interview with CMT. The pop star revealed that many young girls think they will find a prince. "But there's still that core of us that believes that it's true and that if you find the right person, you can have that love story and it can work out," she added.

"Today Was A Fairytale" is all about getting swept up in the fantasy-like feeling of new love. "But can you feel this magic in the air? / It must have been the way you kissed me," Swift repeats throughout the hit song. In addition to being intrigued by fairy tales, the singer told CMT she is "fascinated by the theme of love and kissing." Swift elaborated on how interesting she found it that singing about kissing could have different implications. 

"It's funny how you can mention one thing, like kissing, and have it be completely different in each song," she told the outlet. This song is about the "magic" of a kiss.

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