Depending on your situation, 14 February is either the most romantic or the most awkward day of the year. And there’s a lot more to it than being single or taken; perhaps you’re in a fight with your significant other or just starting to see someone new.
No matter the circumstance, there’s a Valentine’s Day anthem out there for everyone—and we’re not just talking traditional love songs (though you can never go wrong with Marvin Gaye). From timeless classics to brand-new tracks, here’s your ultimate playlist for the holiday.
For the passionate, on-again-off-again couple:
“Pillowtalk” by ZAYN
For the modern couple in a long-term relationship:
“Unstoppable” by Lianne La Havas
For the traditional couple in a long-term relationship:
“Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
For the ‘Netflix and Chill’ couple:
“No More Parties in L.A.” by Kanye West ft. Kendrick Lamar
For the couple in a long-distance relationship:
“Coming Home” by Leon Bridges
For the high school sweethearts:
“YOUTH” by Troye Sivan
For the emo couple:
“Follow You Into the Dark” by Death Cab for Cutie
If you’ve found ‘The One’:
“At Last” by Etta James
If you’re single and owning it:
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyoncé
If you’re single and lonely:
“Dear No One” by Tori Kelly
If you just dumped someone because they wronged you:
“Cry Me a River” by Justin Timberlake
From: Harper’s BAZAAR US