Like it or not, the most sentimental holiday of the year is back again. Maybe you have an elaborate date planned or are exchanging gifts with your significant other. Perhaps you’re single, and the holiday is dominated by deep self-loathing that leads to a shame spiral (it shouldn’t). Maybe you choose not to observe it because you think it’s an overrated Hallmark holiday. That’s why we’ve crafted playlists to accommodate varying V-day perspectives. Below are our picks for best love songs for you lovebirds out there, followed by our favorite anti-Valentine’s day anthems for collegiettes who aren’t celebrating in a romantic way.
Love on Top- Beyoncé
Somebody to Love- Queen
Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part I)- Kid Cudi
Off To The Races- Lana Del Rey
Your Song- Elton John
My Love- Justin Timberlake, T.I.
Lovesong- Adele
The Girl- City and Colour
My Boo- Usher and Alicia Keys
Listen on Spotify: Valentine’s Day #1
Dancing On My Own- Robyn
Foundations- Kate Nash
Bad Religion- Frank Ocean
Tainted Love- Marilyn Manson
Take A Bow- Rihanna
Skyscraper- Demi Lovato
Heartbeat- Childish Gambino
Alejandro- Lady Gaga
You Don’t Know Me (featuring Regina Spektor)- Ben Folds
Listen on Spotify: Valentine’s Day #2
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