Taylor Swift explains why she was 'mad' at her parents when she wrote Love Story

Taylor Swift explains why she was 'mad' at her parents when she wrote Love Story Taylor Swift's frustration at being banned from dating an older man inspired her song Love Story. 28 April 2026 Taylor Swift wrote Love Story when she was "mad" at her parents for not letting her date an older man. Taylor Swift has shared some of her songwriting inspiration The 36-year-old singer has been named one of New York Magazine's Greatest Living Songwriters, and in an interview to celebrate the accolade, she's shared an insight into her songwriting process.