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“The Lady in Red” by Chris De Burgh
A classic romantic song for any slow dance, Chris De Burgh encapsulates the moment when you look at a friend and see them in a new light. Perfect for any budding romantic mood or wanting to take your friendship to the next level.
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“Two of the Lucky Ones” by Droge and Summers Band
Along with being the romantic song in the hit movie Zombieland, it’s another song perfect for a slow dance. The lyrics talk about discovering romance and emotions between friends in a moment where the world seems calm during a hectic situation. Though you might not have zombies chasing you, this is how everyone feels at some point during the weekend before finals. Grab your bud and just sway.
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“Stay with Me” by Sam Smith
While not being obscure, it is far from overplayed. Migrating a little above the slow, swaying songs, “Stay With Me” is a jam. It covers the phase of a relationship when you’re not quite sure what it is yet, you’re not in love, but there’s an emotional connection between the two of you and you’d rather not say goodbye. The lyrics are catchy and it has pop undertones.
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“Tee Shirt” by Birdy
Another song that was stolen from a movie, this one was used in The Fault in Our Stars. It is a catchy song in the typical singer-songwriter style of Birdy that dips into indie. It encapsulates the dreamy mood of wonder when the romance is just starting and everything feels electric. The fun of the new relationship that is building is perfectly described with how your mind and heart feel full.
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“Bloom” by The Paper Kites
An indie song that sounds like drinking tea in the morning and writing love letters. This one is about a serious relationship that has been around for a while but still flooded with passion and sweetness. The mood focuses on when two people who have been in love still just want to be with each other and want nothing more than to spend time together.
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“I Would Do Anything for You” by Foster the People
So you’ve been in love with someone before, and it maybe did not go so well, but this time, this is it. This is the real deal. This romance, this person, this relationship is the one that will last you. This song is a bop about the feeling of wanting to give the person you love all you’ve got and just being enchanted by the reality of being in love.
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“Call you Home” by Kelvin Jones
This is the jam for when you’ve found your soulmate and they feel like everything you’ve been missing. They are the other half of your heart. They are the last puzzle piece that makes the image actually look like something. Bounce along to Kelvin Jones and just embrace the happy vibes.
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“Horse to Water” by Tall Heights
Some moments are darker than others, but when you find the person you are meant to be with, they will bring the color back into your world. The indie song talks about how sometimes when you are on the brink of just collapsing into the darkness, but then you meet someone and they seem to relight your world and they do it every time you begin slipping. They are a constant in your life and have your back.
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“On Your Side” by The Veronicas
Not everything in a relationship is easy. Sometimes, it’s downright gritty. This song talks about those moments when everything seems to be slipping apart but no matter what, you know you have your lover beside you. Even those nights when it seems like it’s over, and the breakup is imminent if you love your partner and they love you, then, in the end, it will be okay.
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“Around the World and Back” by State Champs and Jule Vera
This pop bop duet will have you dancing in your seat. It’s about the beginning of the relationship when everything is happening so fast and it’s a little scary but beautiful at the same time. It helps that you both feel the same way so you are comforted by your fear and excitement. While being a little cliche, it still pulls at your emotions and will have you singing.