The Song That MADE Taylor Swift - Why it's great

Today we do a deep dive on the arguably most important song in Taylor Swift's career.
While you could argue many songs "made" her career or sustained it over time, this is the main one.
Watch the original music video: • Taylor Swift - Love Story
Taylor's Vevo react video: • Taylor Swift - #VEVOCe...
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[@shea1603]

I want a roomie folklore and evermore reaction and i need it now

[@bagelthegarbagehuman]

omg yes i need this

[@biss273]

YES!!! Its a need

[@gnn5617]

THIS IS A NEED!!

[@berniceshiel3744]

He should just do all albums,that would be a brilliant video

[@mirandabee2323]

'Tis always the dam season to react to (and analyze) folklore and evermore!

[@beeaguayo8826]

"she's painting with words" omg so true, she's really amazing

[@Mrmongoose64]

A video solely on Taylor Swift is NOT what I expected from Roomie but I'm fuckin' hyped.

[@Anony1548]

joel please do more in-depth song analysis videos like this!! they're really interesting

[@Dragon_Space1000]

I agree he should

[@linneathunberg6459]

just because you mentioned snow patrol, she has a song with gary lightbody called the last time! its a great song!

[@jimthecactus7425]

Underrated, I like that one better than the Ed Sheeran duet.

[@MHruskamusic]

@@jimthecactus7425I so wish that one had the video because I think it tells a better story overall!

[@melonmilkice2755]

Was about to comment this hahaha i love The Last Time..what a freaking song. Should be more popular to be honest

[@lilypond5158]

that song is so good, their voices go well together

[@nonobarnotty2274]

Its my favorite taylor swift song, its so good

[@SarahM4519]

That was fun to watch. If in future you react to another Taylor song, you also might want to compare the original to the re-recorded version.

[@JessakaJBear]

I was thinking the same, especially when he shows the chord and vocal breakdown, would be really cool to see a deep dive into the differences of original and re-recordings

[@DelilahZoe]

😂 yeah because I am not a professional and I can’t tell the difference between versions

[@katiukulele]

02:33 - There is something uplifting watching people get excited about things that make them excited. This was a great moment! Love hearing your perspective and seeing the information you and your editors find!

[@andrewlin4003]

i feel like you can do a taylor's version of this song, and compare if the two songs have anything in common or different. I would love to see that!!

[@lindyloohoo]

11:08 colbie callat did do a collab with taylor on this same album (fearless) its called “breathe”

[@RoomieOfficial]

Whoa! Good catch!

[@davidmueller9342]

Song is not original. But she revamped it. ​@@RoomieOfficial

[@davidmueller9342]

​Not an original but she revamped it beyond perfection .​@@RoomieOfficial

[@cherriesrule13]

@@davidmueller9342 from wikipedia: "Breathe" is a song by Taylor Swift featuring Colbie Caillat from Swift's second studio album, Fearless (2008). Swift wrote the song with Caillat and produced it with Nathan Chapman. ... Swift asked her management to collaborate with Caillat, and the two artists wrote "Breathe" when Caillat had a day off from a promotional radio tour in Nashville, Tennessee.[6] The two finished writing within 30 minutes in what Swift called a "back shed" behind her management company." so idk if you were saying "Breathe" wasn't an orginal but it was. if i miss understood whoops, it made me quesiton it and so i got curious and googled it lol. but yeah it's such a good song and both their voices go so well together =)

[@itsyogurlria]

I saw Taylor Swift on the title, and I immediately click. I haven't listened to this version ever since Fearless (Taylor's Version) came out, and this version really brings me back to the time where I had my first crush back in 4th grade.

[@justmonika3635]

More of these please 😁 my favourite videos of yours are when you nerd it out with the deep dives!

[@RafidW9]

Love Story is a timeless banger.

[@Casett]

I'm not really a TS stan so I never really appreciated this song until this breakdown. More of these please.

[@scrollwithME-s4x]

She is getting better n better n better...

[@jacobvommaro7937]

There is really no reason that you had to say you aren't a fan, just say you enjoy the song and move on

[@g.strobl4458]

I didn't even know it. 😊

[@zuzzzied]

​@@jacobvommaro7937 they're saying is to add context to why they didn't appreciate the song. They didn't "just enjoy the song" since they're not a fan, so it went overlooked 🤷‍♀️

[@angesomjv]

Nahh Old Taylor>>>>>> New Taylor

[@Naomiskyyy]

I loved this so much! This is definitely one of Taylor's older iconic songs! I enjoy hearing her more southern voice here as well! She was so wholesome back then too lol! Thank you Joel!💖

[@sumalataswamy920]

True dear, I agree with you. This video is best. I love it..

[@djburke4314]

How are you 6 days ago?

[@jimmysthoughts8571]

@@djburke4314 Likely a member of the channel. One of the benefits is they get to see videos early.

[@seiff1032]

She is still wholesome...too bad she avoids media in all it forms now

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

she might do interviews again now that the tour is over we'll just have to see​@@seiff1032

[@rahjahknows]

Man i miss country pop Taylor, especially when they played the radio rock remix of the instrumental before the bridge, what a time it was 🥰

[@Casett]

It would be cool to see Roomie make a video that takes songs that are no longer copyright protected like Singin' in the Rain and sing & produce them for a modern audience.

[@lumaylo6285]

6:11 that's literally "when emma falls in love" hahahhaha

[@jacobvommaro7937]

Love Story is a classic! Such a great song, and to think this changed her life and it only took 25 minutes to write. She's the best songwriter

[@credaaaooo824]

this is still one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs to this day. i like All Too Well better, but considering how many albums she has released since Fearless i think its pretty impressive that this song has held up so well

[@n.q1158]

Oh I LOVE this! I was hoping for a more in depth Taylor video someday and watching Joel vibe to TS songs is all I need in life now xD love these analysis videos, always really interesting, and definitely second other people's comments about a folklore/evermore reaction, that'd be so cool to see!!

[@Nightstick24]

I love the deep dive style stuff. It’s super interesting hearing someone knowledgeable on music stuff break it down like this. And the little interview clips from the artist and producer and pointing out other places where you might’ve seen the producer are fantastic touches. I’ve really, really enjoyed it so far!

[@TheCatOnTheMoon]

Love this type of video! Hoping to see more of these, and as a Taylor Swift fan I would be particularly interested in more deep dives of her songs :)

[@berniceshiel3744]

My swiftie heart was going nuts while i saw this when looking through KZbin

[@RoKer13]

I actually found out about her with Teardrops On My Guitar but I know Love Story is what really blew her up. Fearless is my favorite album from her country era, just a lot of memories with that one.

[@Jules-ppl-t7p]

"We all have that teenage girl in us, right?" Me, being a teenage girl for at least one more year: 😏🤣 "So true." So glad you did this with a Taylor Swift Song! I shared the video titled "Why the World's Biggest Song Right Now is Awesome" with my friend last year and and we bonded over how cool it was when Joel broke down "Beautiful Things" because all musicians are incredible and so talented for even being able to understand song production tech and stuff like that. Roomie included. 😎

[@StardustandMadness]

This is one of my favourites of hers. But it wasn’t until it was used in one of my favourite movies (Letters to Juliet) that I started to love it.

[@violetembers330]

Loved this breakdown style of video! It would be cool if you could also check out the differences in the Taylor’s Version of the song. I have a hard time hearing differences lol

[@gabbytiny]

Now I need this for every TS’ hit song 😩💗 Really loved the video, Joel as always making excellent music commentary videos 💗💗 now I wanna watch the YBWM one but I’m not in Patreon :(

[@LoverSwiftie1322]

As a huge swiftie I’m so glad you’re doing a Taylor Swift video

[@gaelle4328]

I was not an original Swiftie 😂 but became one after Reputation and then started to go back in her catalogue and man does she have a sh load of bangers of many diffrent types ❤.

[@christinschumacher2143]

I’m not a swiftie but I appreciate this video! Def do more like this for her and other artists if you want!

[@Peztastic]

Going back to your music break downs really makes me want to pick up music again. I haven’t produced or written or seriously played in 3-4 years. Thanks Roomie for sparking the inspiration again that I thought was slowly dying. Love this stuff and glad you are back to it!

[@thejobbernowl]

Those old Taylor MV commentary videos are actually what made me start liking her, ahah. I was so surprised that this was what her personality was actually like.

[@P4-Swift-Watch]

Great reaction. Loved all the details you pointed out! ❤❤ I love this song for all the reasons you mentioned. The behind the scenes with Taylor was so good, with her explaining each scene, she's so funny. I loved how she described the scene at the end, when they run to each other, and kiss, as the camera pans around them. It's exactly what she did in the "first kiss scene" as the Director of her short film for, All Too Well (10 minute Ver.) You have to react to it, and her behind the scenes too! Another video you will love to react to is, Wildest Dreams, as it has an amazing soundtrack, and incredible Cinematography so unbelievably beautiful. She may have a behind the scenes for that video too. ❤

[@KordTaylor]

Yeah. So right how well this is done. And that pause before yes in “baby just say.,,,yes”. ❤

[@Tal_reputation]

If you make another Taylor video in the future do "Taylor's Version" next time. we love the differences between the old Taylor and her re-records versions

[@casper8849]

Except Fearless TV the other TV sounds failed cheap Walmart karaoke copys

[@Tal_reputation]

@@casper8849 style tv for sure. we are never and trouble tv are all bad yes. but there are better versions in my opinion. like Mine and I Know Places tv

[@simplynothing96]

Haven't viewed your channel in years... Im glad to see you're still uploading, Roomie!! Love your content ❤❤

[@JewelCawili]

Try listening to Love Story (Taylor’s Version) and compare both them. And enumerate which version is better.

[@zeee-dg7dh]

do every taylor song, thanks

[@lisahontschik8700]

Your enthusiasm is everything, Joel!! I adore it, and you ❤️❤️❤️

[@riyazuo]

I haven't seen your videos pop up in a while, but I'm still subscribed, and last time i watched you, you introduce yourself around after a quarter of your video length. Now you're introducing yourself waaaay after the middle of your video 😭😭😭

[@Hopespringseternal]

You make me so happy, Roomie! Loving how you are noticing all the reasons this song hits so hard.

[@EternalGamingNet]

Great breakdown! Love seeing you enjoy the process.

[@judes_music]

Oh this vid was so good, thank you!!

[@Becksnnc]

Taylor is so funny. She's genuinely a really nice, fun person and don't think people that aren't Swifties realise this is also a big part of why she has so many fans.

[@SkyKin]

The great Taylor Swift song that took off, while the rest is history 👀 Can't wait to see what Roomie will have in store for us. Danke for sharing, Keep it up Bro 🎶 😎 👊

[@jaclynfich]

If you do any more TS videos like this I’d love for you to do a deeper cut that non swifties might not otherwise know. Something like exile, evermore, would’ve could’ve should’ve or anything off the anthology

[@pointless2547]

Every now and then when I wonder why I still watch you joel, you put up a video like this to remind me

[@deserabailey8500]

This is me and my husband's song! :) We started dating in 2008, and at the time my mom didnt want me dating yet, so it was secret for a while. But once she met him she loved him and let us be together :)

[@Kaplanova]

Amazing videoooo, really apprecite it! ♥

[@TheSwiftieProphecy]

Please react to folklore and evermore, it’s so amazing

[@jennifersizelove5899]

It's so weird to me realizing that Love Story was her breakout song because I've been a fan since Teardrops on My Guitar. It is a great song though 💜

[@aayushtyagi5488]

I want more roomie reaction to old songs, I want old roomie back brooo...

[@PhantomFidget]

Great song that made Taylor Swift, incoming Roomie Lore info. Everyone, gather around the warm flame for the epico tale that'll take place. Wonder what'll be in store for us. Tack for upload Mate 🐺 🐾

[@nde7816]

More in-depth Taylor music please!! I love this analysis hehe

[@ջուլիաննա]

can you do cardigan or august?

[@pambailey5190]

Love this video, do more of this ❤

[@JDNboy12]

this was the song that managed to break through my dumb preteen-boy-brain bias against country music

[@proofswithjay8958]

wait i’ve been waiting for a taylor swift dedicated video from you..instant like.

[@therry1996]

I would love for you to do more of these.. Not necessarily all Taylor, but analysing other older songs. Your thoughts on the song and the production and all of the little things you notice are really interesting!

[@lillianjesson]

Loved this, thank you!!

[@KordTaylor]

I really love when you analyze the vocals. 👏🏻

[@kangpilarni1]

I love it! This would be a great series Joel!

[@brandishook721]

Do Haunted please! I have been a swiftie since Tim Mcgraw and its my all time favorite song. Also hoping my favorite albums Folklore and Evermore gets some love

[@pokedemonn]

This is a great idea for a series. Love it and im curious to see some more artists ;D

[@danielac953]

oh love this type of video!!

[@ItisJasmine27]

I do love these deep dive videos Roomie..

[@craigmoon2121]

One thing I wish I heard more people talk about with Love Story is how it uses an iambic rhythm. Not quite iambic pentameter like Shakespeare always used, but she sings it very similarly to how Shakespeare's plays were read out. Such a cool little detail! EDIT: For some background info, Shakespeare would use iambic pentameter, which would be vocally highlighting every other syllable like a "da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM." Shakespeare used this in most of his most famous works, including Romeo & Juliet, to make the plays more sonically pleasing and memorable.

[@pharmannie]

I still have thise teenage chills when I hear this song. I remember watching the video and thinking that Taylor is the most beautiful girl in the world. The way she was dressed and the makeup were just chef's kiss ✨

[@FreakyFeline88]

I am dabbling a little in music productions, so these kind of videos are really interesting and inspiring !!!

[@justsomejk]

Song breakdown that makes one smile 😊

[@Maximillian828]

good your doing more Taylor swift! :)

[@_elle]

So excited for You Belong With Me!! That song does something to me- it's my Winter Soldier activation I'm forced to sing along please tell me why music man

[@HelluvaSwiftie]

Same, please tell me why

[@tinamardt7734]

Great one, thanks Joel

[@emilystory1487]

My first “Taylor swift is going to be big song” was Tim McGraw. It was like 8th grade and I remember my 2 best friends and I were at one of their aunt’s house and we looked it up on the computer and played it on repeat for an entire day singing.

[@courtney10221]

PLEASE DO MORE TAYLOR SWIFT!!

[@courtney10221]

*Taylor’s Versions of course!

[@eliheinrichs1185]

Now I need a reaction to Sara Cothran's version of this in the minor key. She key changes up where Taylor does, which gives it a really eerie feel.

[@mangpithanghaokip6618]

Roomine praising Tay 😮 As a swiftie,roomie always hating towards tay makes me uncomfortable but how the tables turn anyway this is great 👏

[@patricialynch3134]

You have to get Taylors sense of humor. She laughs at herself …she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She’s the best. The best would be if Roomie would react to some other Taylor songs

[@cuupcake0007]

loving the analysis ♥

[@Larissaltz13]

One thing I love about Taylor is how she became the director of her videos nowadays. Love when she talks about her vision and decisions. And her songwriting is impecable ❤

[@lynxyy]

it would be fun to see a breakdown of Avicii on your channel. I know that he was and is a great inspiration to people when it comes to music. Would love to see you look through his career and take a deep dive in to why he was one of the most talented artists/producers we've ever had here in sweden. Love your videos, keep it up man!

[@barry717]

also the starting note of the key change is the same as the ending note before the key change cuz the phrase always starts on the tonic and ands on the second note. This means she can not change melody and switch seamlessly in key

[@jennymarti5868]

Would love to see you analyze her Max Martin songs!

[@eldorado5319]

I love these deep dive song break down video's.

[@Hopespringseternal]

Falling for you was my husband’s and my song! I put it on a mixed CD for him when we were dating 😂 It was how I let him know that I was serious. We were married within a year. Oh the emotional flashbacks today!

[@Azx12345]

I used to hear this song alot in my childhood without even knowing who taylor swift was now it is still a great song to hear to

[@wilhelmina3433]

AWWEEEE this is Taysway prime era for meee ❤ such a great pop country song for teenage girly me 🥹 romancee yeesss!! still such a great song. Haha so cute how you is just 🥹🥹🥹 too.

[@maurinoshi]

Another in depth!! Woohoo let's goooo

[@GorgeusChristmasReputation]

Thank you for this video,i just love Tay Tay❤

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

2:47 Yeah right. That's probably my favorite romance/love modern Pop song

[@AbjectPermanence]

you should do more video like this for other songs

[@ToYourWishes-hi4el]

7:14 It is so funny that you say that lmao

[@thesuncollective1475]

Good solid song...nice breakdown.I never knew. She can write

[@sophieh9569]

The whole progression of this song evokes the feeling of falling in love

[@leeirby3857]

I think in Nashville, Tennessee that you can actually visit the castle that Taylor Swift used in the Love Story music video

[@magalieleplus]

I'm not really listening to Taylor Swift, not really what i like but i must admit she's a good artist. However, this is really interesting to seewhy a song exists, how this blows up, taylor's view on this, and your musical point. Btw, hope you're doing well bro.

[@garmen-]

Rick Beato quaking in his boots rn

[@badbanana2000]

This is a song I’ve never really payed attention to, but as I was watching this video, I kinda shocked myself by thinking, “hey, this is actually a pretty good song!” Which is interesting, ‘cause I never listen to songs like this. These breakdowns are fun!

[@nivajaranjit4322]

I loved you belong with me and lovestory, then it was all the same stuff