Enchanted by Taylor Swift: song meaning

This song tells the story of a young woman who falls into a state of infatuation the moment she meets someone. It is a feeling akin to being spellbound, yet tinged with the fear of whether the other person feels the same way.

Dreamy · Excited · Anxious · Love at first sight · The vulnerability of hope · First impressions

Behind the song

Taylor Swift wrote this song about a man she felt captivated by after meeting for the first time in New York City. She intentionally used the word "wonderstruck" in the lyrics because it was a word the man used in an email after they met.

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Mood

The atmosphere of the song feels like a fairytale filled with hope and longing, using music that gradually builds in intensity to convey the surging emotions within.

Symbols in the song

Wonderstruck: A state of being stunned or spellbound, conveying a feeling so overwhelming that it leaves one breathless.

Interpretations

Media speculated that the song was written about Adam Young, the founder of Owl City, who responded to those feelings by releasing a cover version.
Taylor Swift used the word "wonderstruck" because it was a word that man used in an email he sent to her.

Song info

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Speak Now
Released: October 25, 2010
Track 9 of 14
Length: 5:52

Tracks on the album Speak Now

Mine
Sparks Fly
Back To December
Speak Now
Dear John
Mean
The Story Of Us
Never Grow Up
Enchanted (this song)
Better Than Revenge
Innocent
Haunted
Last Kiss
Long Live

Frequently asked questions

Who sings Enchanted?

Enchanted is a song by Taylor Swift, from the album Speak Now.

When did Enchanted come out?

Enchanted came out on October 25, 2010 on the album Speak Now, track 9 of 14.

What is Enchanted about?

What mood does Enchanted have?

The atmosphere of the song feels like a fairytale filled with hope and longing, using music that gradually builds in intensity to convey the surging emotions within.

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