The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Playlist

Devin Wilkes, Copy Editor|February 14, 2021

Valentine’s Day is finally here, but while we are nearing the one-year mark of a devastating pandemic, it is easy to forget the season of love. Though love should be celebrated every day, the world needs a special day to acknowledge their loved ones now more than ever. It may seem difficult to show your appreciation in our current circumstance, but the Pioneer has got you covered with an affordable and heartfelt way to honor the day of St. Valentine — with the magic of song! Here are over 70 songs that represent the romantic and not-so-romantic aspects of Valentine’s Day, if today reminds you of the one that got away, or if you see it as an opportunity to celebrate yourself!

To Send To That Special Someone:

  • “Crazy In Love” – Beyoncé ft. JAY-Z
  • “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars
  • “Love Story” – Taylor Swift“
  • “Lover” – Taylor Swift
  • Sweet Creature”- Harry Styles
  • “Adore You” – Harry Styles
  • “Love On Top” –  Beyoncé
  • “Countdown” – Beyoncé
  • “Heaven” – Clairo
  • “Sofia” – Clairo
  • “Forever Always – Peter CottonTale ft. Rex Orange County, Chance the Rapper, Daniel Caesar, Madison Ryann Ward, & Yanna
  • “Supercut” – Lorde
  • “everytime” – Ariana Grande
  • “Baby I” – Ariana Grande
  • “The Way” – Ariana Grande ft. Mac Miller
  • “Thinkin Bout You” – Frank Ocean
  • “Truly Madly Deeply” – One Direction
  • “Loving Someone” – The 1975
  • “Me & You Together Song” – The 1975     
  • “The Two of Us” – Omar Apollo
  • “My Boo” – Usher & Alicia Keys             

 

Throwback Love Anthems:

  • “Dreams” – The Cranberries
  • “Always Be My Baby” – Mariah Carey
  • “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
  • “Wonderwall” – Oasis
  • “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
  • “Hopelessly Devoted To You” – Olivia Newton-John
  • “I Want to Know What Love Is” – Foreigner              
  • “Something” – The Beatles   
  • “And I Love Her” – The Beatles
  • “We Belong” – Pat Benatar
  • “How Deep IsYour Love” – Bee Gees
  • “Crimson & Clover” – Tommy James & The Shondells
  • “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” – The Smiths
  • “Just like Heaven” – The Cure
  • “This Must Be the Place” – Talking Heads
  • “Hungry Eyes” – Eric Carmen
  • “Kiss Me” – Sixpence None The Richer

 

If You’re Going Through a Break-Up:

  • “Love” – Keyshia Cole
  • “drivers license” – Olivia Rodrigo
  • “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
  • “Potential Breakup Song” – Aly & AJ
  • “Someone Like You” – Adele
  • “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” – Taylor Swift
  • “All Too Well” – Taylor Swift
  • “champagne problems” – Taylor Swift
  • “Survivor” – Destiny’s Child
  • “The One That Got Away” – Katy Perry
  • “Irreplaceable” – Beyoncé
  • “Cherry” – Harry Styles
  • “Falling” – Harry Styles
  • “Valentine’s Day” – LANY
  • “One Of US” – ABBA
  • “Knowing Me, Knowing You” – ABBA

 

For Your Platonic Valentines:

  • “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
  • “Tongue Tied” – Grouplove
  • “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
  • “History” – One Direction
  • “seven” – Taylor Swift
  • “We Are Young” – fun. ft. Janelle Monaé
  • “Count on Me” – Bruno Mars
  • “You’re My Best Friend” – Queen
  • “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Randy Newman
  • “Ribs” – Lorde
  • “True Friend” – Hannah Montana
  • “Oath” – Cher Lloyd ft. Becky G

 

Songs About Self Love:

  • “Shake It Out” – Florence + The Machine
  • “Feeling Good” – Nina Simone
  • “Unwritten” – Natasha Bedingfield
  • “Love Myself” – Hailee Steinfeld
  • “no tears left to cry” – Ariana Grande     
  • “Who Says” – Selena Gomez & The Scene        
  • “Don’t Start Now” – Dua Lipa  
  • “Born This Way” – Lady Gaga
  • “You’ve Got The Love” – Florence + The Machine    
  • “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
  • “Do It” – Chloe X Halle
  • “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen