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Taylor Swift's 'But Daddy I Love Him' Draws from Personal Teen Experience

Resurfaced 2008 interview reveals the real-life argument with her father that inspired the song's emotional lyrics.

  • Swift wrote 'Love Story' after a teenage argument with her father over a disapproved relationship.
  • The phrase 'But Daddy I Love Him' became a key lyric in her 2024 album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
  • Fans speculate the song references her relationships with Matty Healy and Travis Kelce.
  • Swift confirmed the song's inspiration during her Eras Tour stop in Paris.
  • The singer's family now supports her current relationship with Kelce.
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