Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” (2008) is a country-pop fairy tale that reimagines Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending. Banjo plucks and pop hooks blend as Taylor recounts an idealized romance (“Marry me, Juliet…”) from her teenage perspective. The song crossed over from country to pop charts worldwide (peaking at No. 4 in the US), transforming Swift into a global star. Its enchanting storytelling and key change finale have made “Love Story” a generation-defining romantic anthem.