I like the way the stories of my relationships sound to music more than the way they look in print, in gossip columns or in me talking about them in interviews. I think it's a better way of telling the stories. Taylor Swift columngossipinterview share on social
I didn't want to just be another girl singer. I wanted there to be something that set me apart. Taylor Swift girlsetsinger Change image and share on social
It doesn't bother me when people try to deconstruct my songs - because at least they're looking at the lyrics, and paying attention to the way the story is told. Taylor Swift attentionbotherdeconstruct Change image and share on social
Songs for me are like a message in a bottle. You send them out to the world, and maybe the person who you feel that way about will hear about it someday. Taylor Swift bottlefeelhear Change image and share on social
I once went on the most grueling radio tour. Living in hotel rooms, sleeping in the backs of rental cars as my mom drove to three different cities in one day. Taylor Swift backcarcity Change image and share on social
I wish all teenagers can filter through songs instead of turning to drugs and alcohol. Taylor Swift alcoholdrugfilter Change image and share on social
But, I've always loved John Mayer and I think T-Pain is brilliant. Taylor Swift brillianthavejohn Change image and share on social
I have to work really hard to get the record deal - I have to spend years at it to get good. I have to practice to be good at guitar. Taylor Swift dealgoodguitar Change image and share on social
I've been a huge fan of Chris Martin forever; it'd be awesome to work with him. He's really kind, and he's been really encouraging when we've met. Taylor Swift awesomechrisencourage Change image and share on social
Music is my shining light, my favorite thing in the world. T get me to stop doing it for one second would be difficult! Taylor Swift difficultfavoritelight Change image and share on social