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For this Valentine\u2019s day, whether single, dating, complicated or somewhere in between, listening to love songs is a must. The Western Howl Staff have compiled a list of their favorite love songs, ranging from hilarious to tragic \u2014 feel free to listen.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Caity Healy | Managing Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSay Yes\u201d by Elliot Smith \u2014 The first line of this song eloquently sums up the feeling of being in love with a single sentence; \u201cI\u2019m in love with the world through the eyes of a girl.\u201d It\u2019s a hauntingly beautiful song about passion, about heartbreak and about the reality of love and all of the turmoil and joy it puts one through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTruly Madly Deeply\u201d by Savage Garden \u2014 It\u2019s a very mellow and relaxing song, and the lyrics are filled with devotion and love to whoever they\u2019re singing about. Everytime I listen to it, I just get into a better mood because I\u2019m caught up with picturing the love story that\u2019s playing out.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sean Martinez | Copy Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s Nothing Holdin\u2019 Me Back\u201d by Shawn Mendes \u2014 There\u2019s nothing more exciting and mysterious than the feeling of love. The song is about two people who aren\u2019t sure how the other feels, but they can\u2019t help but buckle in for the crazy ride. Energetic and uplifting, you can\u2019t help but jump and dance to this song.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kyle Morden | Designer<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t Hurt Yourself\u201d by Beyonc\u00e9 (feat. Jack White) \u2014 My ex was unfaithful. If you relate, this is the song for you.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rachel Hetzel | Designer<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSocial Climb\u201d by I Don\u2019t Know How But They Found Me \u2014 I don\u2019t know how, but I found this band, and now I’m in love with all of their songs. A lot of them are more of a cynical take on love, and life in general, but this one specifically gives me deception and heartbreak vibes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cora McClain | Editor-in-Chief<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSaw You In A Dream\u201d by The Japanese House \u2014 Whimsical and dreamy, this song describes how time with a lover can be as fleeting as a dream. It transports you to that hazy state in-between sleep and reality, where all you want is to fall right back asleep and into that sweet dream again.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cBy Your Side\u201d by Sade \u2014 This song with crooning vocals about being loyal and supporting a romantic partner instantly melts the listener’s heart. A perfect song to play for that special someone to show them how much love there is for them.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTime in a Bottle\u201d by Jim Croce \u2014 This is the sweetest song in existence and if you think I\u2019m wrong you can fight me on that. It\u2019s simple, reminiscent of songs like \u201cYou are my Sunshine,\u201d but it\u2019s lightness is masked by a sorrow and longing that implies the person they\u2019re singing about is no longer there or that time is running out. Plus, they featured it as part of a skit on the original Muppet Show, so you know it\u2019s good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hannah Greene | Sports Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHoneysuckle Rose\u201d by Louis Armstrong and His All Stars \u2014 The tone and melody of this song is love. It\u2019s short and oh so sweet, a song I could dance to with you (yes, you Max) forever. An excellent song to pair with any day to celebrate love \u2014 the love you have for someone or yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kay Bruley | Photo Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNever Been in Love\u201d by Will Jay \u2014 Great for those who have yet to find love\/aren\u2019t interested. This song celebrates being single and \u201calone with no loneliness.\u201d Lines throughout remind you that love is not a race: \u201cI\u2019m not missing someone that I\u2019ve never met.\u201d You live your single life, and ENJOY it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n