Quote of the day by Taylor Swift: ‘It’s what I’ve been living for all my life. Music has always been a part of me,’ a powerful reminder to follow your passion

Taylor Swift’s journey from a young songwriter to becoming one of the biggest music stars in the world shows just how passionate she has always been about music. During an interview with Good Morning America (GMA) back in 2004, seen in this video on YouTube, Taylor shared her love for music.Today's quote of the day reads: "It’s what I’ve been living for all my life. Music has always been a part of me." What does the quote mean?This quote from Taylor Swift shows how she wasn’t doing music for fame but because it had always been a vital part of her life. Music had always been her passion and shaped her interests, goals and much more. The quote also reminds us to identify what makes us truly happy and find a way to include it. Whether it be art, writing, sport or any other profession, developing a genuine relationship with your passion can help you stay motivated.Why is this quote relevant today?In a world full of materialistic success, the singer's quote reminds us to think about why we want to achieve our goals. This quote reminds us to stay true to the things that made us passionate about our goals.It is a great reminder to young professionals and aspiring artists who may be unsure of their future. Real success rarely comes overnight and can cause you to feel pressured to prove yourself. However, if you have a real passion for something it can help you stay motivated to learn, develop and keep going.Her quote is especially meaningful as she has continued to develop as a songwriter. Showing how her passion has grown over the years.Taylor Swift’s Early LifeTaylor Alison Swift was born on the 13th December 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Wyomissing and developed a passion for music from a young age. Influenced by Country musicians and her Grandma, who was once an opera singer, she began performing at local events and talent shows.Her passion for music developed further and she began playing the guitar as a teenager. She began writing songs about her observations and experiences. She worked hard to turn her passion into a profession.At only 11 years old, she went to Nashville, Tennessee to try and get into the Country music scene. She took her demo recordings to record companies. Her determination caused her family to move to the Nashville area when she was around 14 years old so she could take songwriting and recording seriously.Taylor Swift’s Rise To FameTaylor’s hard work began to pay off as she signed a deal with Sony/ATV to write songs. She then went onto sign a recording deal with Big Machine Records. In 2006 when she was only 16 years old, she released her self titled debut album. This album showed her unique storytelling within her songs. The single "Tim McGraw" helped establish her as a rising star in Country music.In 2008 she released her second album "Fearless". This album was a huge success as songs like "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me" attracted a wider audience. Her songwriting and storytelling created a connection with many people of all ages. In 2010 the album won the Grammy award for Album Of The Year, making her the youngest person to win the category.Over the years Taylor has successfully moved from Country music to mainstream Pop and experimented with Indie Folk music. Albums such as "Folklore" and "Evermore" helped her develop her sound whilst keeping her unique songwriting. This helped her create a genuine connection with her fans.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!