Although Tori Kelly has a reputation for her heartbreak songs she also knows a thing or two about love. Streaming some of her songs this Valentine’s Day can give you a more intimate sense of the word or just get you excited for what is to come. Single or in a relationship these songs should be on your playlist for the coming week, all I ask is that you open your ears as well as your heart!
1. Dear No One
Had to give a shout out to the song that made me fall in love with Tori! As I mentioned, you don’t have to be in a relationship this Valentine’s Day to get excited about love. This song is a love song to your future guy whenever he may appear into your life.
“So if you’re out there I swear to be good to you
But I’m done lookin’, for my future someone
Cause when the time is right
You’ll be here, but for now
Dear no one, this is your love song
Ooo-OhOh”
2. I Was Made For Loving You
This is for all the happy couples out there right now that are in complete relationship bliss! Whether it’s 3 months or 3 years into the relationship this song reaffirms your feelings that you’ve found your soul mate, best friend and confidante. Not so subtly cue to your significant other that you want this song played at dinner.
“Hold me close through the night
Don’t let me go, we’ll be alright
Touch my soul and hold it tight
I’ve been waiting all my life
I won’t scar your young heart
Just take my hand”
3.Paper Hearts
If you recently went through a breakup and are having a hard time with this Valentine’s Day, this song is a reminder that we get it. You still think about him, remember the good times but now it is time to face this hard part but it doesn’t mean you should feel bad about still missing them.
“I live through pictures as if I was right there by your side
But you’ll be good without me and if I could just give it some time
I’ll be alright
Goodbye love you flew right by love”
4.Beautiful Things
Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about the long distance couples! This song is a plea to hold onto the relationship you have despite the fact that it’s hard. You think about that person everyday but around this holiday it’s hard not to question everything when you can’t spend the day together.
“If you go, I think I’d understand
It’s not that easy holding my hand
But you should know, that I miss you all the time
And I wish that I could tell you that we’ll be alright
But I can’t be where you are tonight”
5.Falling Slow
Not all relationships could be cemented by this point of the year but this song is an ode to that strong sense of butterflies in your stomach. It is super vulnerable to be a new couple where you’re not even sure what the future holds or if they’ll like you when you make mistakes but there’s no doubt that you’re falling for them!
“What if I messed up? Would you give up on us?
Would you tear the page out like it never ever happened?
What if I told you you’re doing fine? Stay cool
Swear I’ll make it worthwhile, baby
You should know I’m always falling slow in love”
6.Thinkin’ Bout You
Yes, this isn’t a Tori Kelly original but this song is what gained her the most attention on YouTube before her career launched. This song is all about the turbulence associated with falling in love. Let’s face it, some relationships come out of nowhere and shake up your whole world!
“It won’t ever get old, not in my soul not in
my spirit, keep it alive
We’ll go down this road
‘Til it turns from color to black and white
Or do you not think so far ahead?
‘Cause I been thinkin’ ‘about forever “
Happy Valentine’s Day to my readers in a relationship, single or it’s complicated! May Tori Kelly guide your musical playlist this weekend.