Taylor Swift is known for her romantic love songs that capture both the joys of love won and the heartache of love lost. But her most personal love song isn't about a past beau -- it's about her best friend, her mom. 'The Best Day,' from Swift's new album 'Fearless,' chronicles her devotion to her biggest fan.
"I finished the song secretly [and] recorded it completely without her knowing," Swift tells The Boot. "I synched it up with all these home videos of me when I was little with her, and on Christmas Eve I put it in the DVD player. She didn't know that it was me singing until about half way through the song, at which point she burst out crying."
Unlike many daughters, Swift says she never rebelled against her mom. There was simply never any need!
"The coolest thing about my mom is she's always been so real with me, and she's been honest with me no matter what," she says. "Even when I was pre-teen, that's when I needed her the most. That's usually when people are [in the] too-cool-for-their-parents stage. Well, I was really not cool enough for anyone but my parents in that phase. I had no friends. My mom was the one person that I could turn to and who never, ever hurt me."
It may be Christmas time, but 'The Best Day' sounds like the most perfect Valentine ever.
"It's probably one of my favorite songs that I've ever written," Swift gushes. "My mom and I have been best friends since I was born. So I'm really glad that I got that down on CD."
Buy 'The Best Day' on iTunes
Reader Comments(1 of 1)
terri048at 12-19-2008
Way to go!! Taylor's mom did a great job raising such a loving and respectful daughter. I believe family values is important. You can see here is a example of it.
SxyBrownSistaat 12-19-2008
it is such a pleasure to come across success stories involving parents and children. i dont get into the country music but i have to commend the awesome regard & respect this young lady has for her mother. she will go far in her career because of her reverance for her parent(s).
Sherylat 12-19-2008
so...that's really nice that she's recognizing her mom and all that...but does anybody else notice how weirdly placed swift's head is in that photo? like it was photoshopped...but they missed her neck?
dobbylubat 12-19-2008
Taylor looks to skinny in those pictures
johnat 12-19-2008
I have been very empressed with taylor. Its no wonder thousands of young people look up at her.I understand that Taylors family has opened thier home and hearts to Kellie Pickler who didnt have her mother but a wonderful set of Grd Parents.There are wonderful people everywhere and its all ways so nice to hear those kind of stories.I hope her success continues.
lornadoone198at 12-19-2008
Taylor is great and a great role model. She has great songs and I love her music.
scummy2at 12-20-2008
I sure hope the poor girl doesn't end up looking like that beast of a mom.
dottyat 12-20-2008
I guess you are the perfect example of beautiful!
Bet your friends hope you don't look like your brother, but again, it maybe too late!
Sherryat 1-02-2009
She looks like the typical mom to me.
What does your mom look like?
ponycrazzzy2at 12-24-2008
hey I love Talor's music. I think that Taylor should be able to continue her career. Her mom has done a really good job raising her. That is one of the most important things about life to have awsome parents. That is something that I do not have. My favorite song that she wrote is love story now that is a really good song!
Melissaat 12-25-2008
You are a SCUM, scummy2!
Sherryat 1-02-2009
Yes, the name fits doesnt it.
Whoever it is, sounds like they are pure scum.
Pure haters.
Courtneyat 1-07-2009
That was so sweet of Taylor to do that for her mom. Taylor is such a sweet, generous, caring, humble, and beautiful singer who writes from the bottom of her heart and past experiences. There's such a deep connection with every song to every person who listens to them. Stay sweet Taylor!!!