Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and what’s a holiday all about love without music? In the month of candy hearts and celebrating love, here’s a playlist of songs to listen to to get yourself in a lovey headspace.
So Into You – Tamia
This song has many variations. There’s one with Fabolous and Ashanti, and an obscure Childish Gambino cover on Soundcloud. However, the original version by Tamia is where it all began, of course. This ode to her SO was released in 1998, and still sounds beautiful today.
I think you’re truly something special, just what my dreams are really made of
Let’s stay together, you and me boy, there’s no one like you around
I really like what you’ve done to me, I can’t really explain it
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
For every Twilight fan… if your idea of romance and the epitome of love is the picture of Bella walking down the aisle to Edward, this one’s for you.
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more
(At Your Best) You Are Love – Aaliyah
Aaliyah, who passed away tragically in a plane crash in 2001, was a wildly successful R&B singer throughout the 1990s. One of her most popular songs is (At Your Best) You Are Love, which details a relationship that – while it has its downs, it makes each person their best self.
But at your best, you are love
You’re a positive motivating force within my life
If you ever feel the need to wonder why, let me know
Differences – Ginuwine
This song is a classic. Ginuwine released this in 2001, and it’s been playing at weddings ever since.
My whole life has changed, since you came in
You were that special one, so deep in love, so deep in love
You made my life complete, you are so sweet, no one competes
Glad you came into my life, you blind me with your love
You and Me – Lifehouse
This song has been around for ages, and has been featured on many TV shows. Most notably, it reminds Grey’s Anatomy fans of the tumultuous love story of Meredith and Derek. If you’re wanting ~all the Derek Shepherd vibes~ this is the song for you.
There’s something about you now, I can’t quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful, everything she does is right
Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys
This classic love song cover from the Arctic Monkeys, is an old-timey romance feel. Released in 2006, it’s still such a happy and timeless song.
Baby I’m yours, and I’ll be yours, until the stars fall from the sky
Yours, until the rivers all run dry
The Two of Us – Omar Apollo
This short song is the last track on Omar Apollo’s latest album, Apolonio. It’s lighthearted and short, and it emphasizes the feelings of being young and in love.
And I know that you can feel the two of us
Donchano – Steve Lacy
On Steve Lacy’s new album, The Lo-Fis, Donchano is a romantic short song.
But honestly girl I believe that you’re 100 out of 10
You’ve been going through some things (I want you to feel better)
If you’re feeling cold (here put on my sweater)
But when you’re feeling down (I hope you can remember)
Diary – Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys has been revered in the music world since her first album in 2001. Following her debut, she released The Diary of Alicia Keys, which has beautiful tracks detailing love and life of a young woman. One of the most intimate and underrated tracks on the album is called Diary, which is her showing support to her SO.
Just think of me as the pages in your diary
Every Kind of Way – H.E.R.
This song, on H.E.R’s album H.E.R. vol 2 was released in 2017, and it is also a slow and sweet ode to her SO.
Holding me closer than we’ve ever been before
Boy, it don’t get no better than you
Reasons – Khalid
Khalid has a unique voice, and is incredibly talented. In 2016, he sampled 2Pac’s Do For Love and slowed it for a love song called Reasons. If your SO is a Khalid fan, this song is the perfect one for you to share in the sweetest moments.
There’s millions of reasons to love you
You give me a reason to want you
Among the thousands of love songs I wish I could include in this article, these are a few of my favorites. If you want a complete playlist, check out my Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bNqSKu22JcEYeyy5SliBm?si=OZ2_3ynAQwyNXF5izD2oLA