Sway – MYMP

By | September 8, 2011 | Top Love Songs | No comments

This is one of my favorite love songs to listen to when I’m by myself – usually on a drive home after a long day. Even though the message isn’t completely harmonious and care-free, the swinging melody will instantly put you at ease. Some love songs make you hurt, but this one oddly makes me smile. The singer is asking her love interest to say he’ll stay, because she can’t be cured of him. The lyrics are not very uplifting:

Somehow though, knowing that you want someone is half the battle. Having no qualms about being with the other person is almost as freeing (if not more) as having your love reciprocated. MYMP gets that, I think.

Good Feeling – Violent Femmes

By | September 8, 2011 | Cute Love Songs | No comments
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The Violent Femmes are beloved by 80’s and 90’s kids everywhere, and their song “Good Feeling” stands out in their catalog of music. The song has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity after being featured on the hit sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” in a pivotal episode, introducing this simplistically beautiful song to a new generation. While the melody is a little typical of grunge music, the way the lyrics and the melody combine feels unique and personal. The heartfelt plea comes across in a few words:

Good feeling
Won’t you stay with me
Just a little longer
It always seems like you’re leaving
When I need you here
Just a little longer

So whether or not you were alive when the song came out, this is a good one to listen to when you are holding onto something or someone that always seems to be just out of reach. We can all relate to that!

Mika Cole – “I Do”

By | August 29, 2011 | Teenage Love Songs | No comments

Yesterday my Yahoo newsfeed featured a story about cliche songs played at weddings, and it reminded me of a song I heard sometime ago that would be perfect for such an occasion. Its hard to listen to “I Do” by Mika Cole without imagining the wedding ceremony, and this is not so surprising being that the last line of the chorus is “I can’t wait to say I do” to your lover in a wedding. Aside from making you want to tie the knot prematurely, the song is uplifting and Mika’s vocal talent is undeniable. Whether you’re planning a wedding right now, or plan on it in the future, this is a song you may want to put in your back pocket if you want to avoid being cliche, or if you happen to be a fan of good music.

Dancing – Elisa

By | August 26, 2011 | Cute Love Songs, Teenage Love Songs | No comments

Italian pop star Elisa has been enjoying international success since her song “Dancing” debuted on So You Think You Can Dance, but as you can tell when you listen, the dancing is not required as a supplement for this beautiful song. Elisa’s soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics reflect the scary part of love – holding onto someone with no promise they won’t hurt you – or you won’t hurt them – in the long run. Their dance begins and she goes in with reckless abandon, like many do in love.

So I put my arms around, around you
And I hope that I will do no wrong
My eyes are on you, they’re on you
And I hope that you won’t hurt me

1+1 – Beyonce

By | August 13, 2011 | Top Love Songs | No comments

Some might say that recent developments in pop music have taken out romance and replaced it with robotic, fist-pumping party anthems. Beyonce’s “1+1” is the exception to that new rule. Bringing the soul and romance back into love songs, Beyonce says she doesn’t know much about certain things, but that doesn’t matter if she has love.

If I ain’t got nothing, I got you
If I ain’t got something I don’t give a damn
Cause I got it with you
I don’t know much about algebra, but I know 1+1 is 2
And it’s me and you
That’s all we’ll have when the world is through

Make love to me
When the world’s at war
Let our love heal us all
Right now baby
Make love to me

Save Me From Myself – Christina Aguilera

By | August 13, 2011 | Cute Love Songs, Modern Love Songs | No comments

When you hear the name Christina Aguilera, some intense belting/girl power anthem probably enters your mind. Although known for her vocal acrobatics, Christina brings it down for the heartfelt love letter that is “Save Me From Myself”. A message of thankfulness and hope, she thanks the man she loves for putting up with her on her worst days. Even on the days she fought him, his love triumphed and has a grace-giving element to this troubled woman. Whether or not you’ve found a romantic love, we all know the healing power that comes with unconditional love from another human being. This beautiful, melodic song is a celebration of that.

Chase Foster – “Time Will Tell”

By | August 12, 2011 | Modern Love Songs | 1 Comment
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Though many have preconceived notions that “love songs” are the kind appropriate for Valentines Day Mix CD’s, romantic evenings, and pan flute solos, I feel that this breed of song is as varied and far-reaching as music itself. Some would argue love is the most important element of the human experience, and I’m inclined to agree. This is not to say that love is always easy, fun, or forever – or that love songs should always paint it that way.

Chase Foster frames a beautifully heartbreaking picture of love’s fragility in his song “Time Will Tell,” from his new album, “Half Written Letters.” You shouldn’t be including this love song on any Valentine’s Day mixes if you want your relationship to last. You should, however, listen and enjoy.

Click the link to hear “Time Will Tell.”

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Poison & Wine – The Civil Wars

By | August 9, 2011 | Top Love Songs | No comments

You’re in for a treat. This love song and the video are pretty intense. Poison & Wine is an anthem of love on the brink of being lost. The chorus that’s repeated over and over again is almost a denial:

Oh, I don’t love you

But I always will

I always will

Anyone who’s parted ways with someone can probably relate. So enjoy, because they explained the way we all feel through song!

St. Patrick’s Day – John Mayer

By | August 9, 2011 | Modern Love Songs, Rock Love Songs | No comments

We’ve featured John Mayer before, and we’re about to do it again. And why not? John wears his heart on his sleeve and puts all the complexities of love on display. St. Patrick’s Day is an ode to genuine but temporary love. No one wants to be alone on major holidays when companionship is celebrated. It’s only when St. Patrick’s Day comes around that the pair finally faces their problems and go their separate ways. Why wait when you know it’s not going to work out? Well, as John puts it, no one wants to be alone at Christmas time.

Colbie Caillat – Fallin’ For You | Cute Love Songs

By | April 30, 2011 | Cute Love Songs | No comments

In this song, the beautiful Colbie Caillat tells us about how she is falling for an unlikely man. In the video, it’s obvious that the guy she is falling for is not the best looking or most dashing man, but she can’t help it. Real love looks past the shallowness of physical appearance and many cute love songs convey this theme as well. I’m sure many people know what Colbie is talking about with these lyrics:

I’ve been spending all my time
Just thinking about ya
I don’t know what to do
I think I’m fallin’ for you
I’ve been waiting all my life
And now I found ya
I don’t know what to do
I think I’m fallin’ for you

 

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