LOVE STORY (COVER) II HIVE OPEN MIC WEEK 202

Hey Hive Open Mic! 👋 This is my entry for Week 202. The theme was "Storytelling" and I chose to sing "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. I wanted to share with you why I picked this incredible song and delve into the storytelling magic it holds.

"Love Story" has always been a song close to my heart since I was younger. Its timeless melody and storytelling lyrics create a perfect blend of nostalgia and romance. I find it fascinating how Taylor Swift creativelyweaves a modern-day Romeo and Juliet tale into a three-minute song. The emotion and passion behind each note and lyric truly make it a standout choice for this week's theme.

"Love Story" is essentially a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play, Romeo and Juliet. The song narrates the tale of a young couple defying their families and societal norms to pursue a love that's genuine and true.

This song was released in 2008 as the lead single from Taylor Swift's second studio album, "Fearless," "Love Story" became an instant hit.

So, when I had the opportunity to choose a song for Hive Open Mic's storytelling theme, "Love Story" was the perfect fit. It allows me to express my love for storytelling through song and share the captivating narrative that Taylor Swift so beautifully crafted.

I hope you enjoy my rendition of "Love Story" as much as I enjoyed singing it. 🎶 Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for more musical adventures in the Hive Open Mic journey!

Here are the lyrics:

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there
On a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say "Hello"
Little did I know
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, "Please don't go"
And I said
"Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince, and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes"
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while, oh, oh
'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
But you were everything to me
I was begging you, "Please don't go"
And I said
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince, and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes"
Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes
Oh, oh-oh
I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town
And I said
"Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think"
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said
"Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
I love you, and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say yes"
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

Source: Love Story Lyrics