Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt
The season of love is rapidly approaching. This year, we’re acknowledging that not everyone has found their happily-ever-after. This music playlist compiles three categories into one: the single, the lovers and the angst lovers. For those who have a lover to share it with, enjoy date night by letting the music do the talking through these 20 feel-good love songs.
Starting with a classic, here are 48 love songs to play for one’s sweetheart; cry it out while eating ice cream, or escape Valentine’s Day hysteria. Find the official playlist ready for streaming on Spotify by scanning the QR code.
Feel-Good Love Songs
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — Elvis Presley
“Love Story” — Taylor Swift
“Late Night Talking” — Harry Styles
“Dandelions” — Ruth B.
“You Are The Reason” — Calum Scott
“Enchanted” — Taylor Swift
“Rewrite The Stars” — James Arthur, Anne-Marie
“10,000 Hours” — Dan + Shay ft. Justin Bieber
“Look After You” — Aron Wright
“Yellow” — Coldplay
“Power” — Isak Danielson
“Start a Riot” — BANNERS
“Wicked Game” — Chris Isaak
“Fire on Fire” — Sam Smith
“All Of Me” — John Legend
“Distance” — Christina Perri ft. Jason Mraz
“Can’t Take My Eyes off You” — Frankie Valli
“Everywhere” — Fleetwood Mac
“Biggest Part of Me” — Ambrosia
“Lovefool – Radio Edit” — The Cardigans
Angsty Love Songs
“War of Hearts” — Ruelle
“Where Did Our Love Go?” — Soft Cell
“Basic Instinct” — The Acid
“Another Love” — Tom Odell
“Love in the Dark” — Adele
“Atlantis” — Seafret
“The Last Time” — Taylor Swift ft. Gary Lightbody
“Apocalypse” — Cigarettes After Sex
“Someone You Loved” — Lewis Capaldi
“a soulmate who wasn’t meant to be” — Jess Benko
“In Your Veins” — Andrew Belle
“The One That Got Away” — Brielle Von Hugel
“Only Love Can Hurt Like This” — Paloma Faith
“Cars’s Outside” — James Arthur
“Visions of Gideon” — Sufjan Stevens
“Can’t Pretend” — Tom Odell
“What A Time” — Julia Michaels ft. Niall Horan
“Heartbreak Hotel” — Elvis Presley
“Stay” — Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko
“Tainted Love” — Soft Cell
“Mr. Brightside” — The Killers
Anti-Love Songs
“How To Be A Heartbreaker” — Marina and The Diamonds
“I Knew You Were Trouble” — Taylor Swift
“Without Me” — Halsey
“Save Your Tears” — The Weeknd
“good 4 u” — Olivia Rodrigo
“I Don’t Love You” — My Chemical Romance
“thank u, next” — Ariana Grande
“Trust Nobody” — Selena Gomez
“Dancing On My Own” — Robyn
“Good As Hell” — Lizzo
“I Forgot That You Existed” — Taylor Swift
“No Scrubs” — TLC
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” — Beyonce
“Goodbye Baby” — The Walters
“break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” — Ariana Grande
“Truth Hurts” — Lizzo
“Night Shift” — Lucy Dacus
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