Talking about love is hard, and singing about it is even harder. In his otherwise melancholy album "Awaken My Love," this song from Childish Gambino stands out as an uplifting, yet groovy love song. Not only are John Legend's songs undeniably romantic, but they seem to have worked for him—he and Chrissy Teigen have one of the most-loved marriages on the internet. This cover of a Dire Straits song has managed to eclipse the original in pop culture, and doubles as a karaoke favorite. The power and emotion behind her voice will have you falling in love with Adele by the end of this song. It didn't take long for Ed Sheeran to win the hearts of romantics, in no small part due to this number. Frank Ocean is beloved for exactly this kind of song, which mixes of-the-moment beats with some irresistible, classic crooning. A surprisingly uplifting romantic ballad from the oft-melancholic Florence and the Machine, "You've Got the Love" is the kind of song you turn all the way up when you hear it on the radio. Khalid is quickly making a name for himself with smooth, of-the-moment tunes, and that's exactly what he delivers with "Better.


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"Have Some Love" by Childish Gambino
Like, as much as you used to need it Thankfully, there have been tons of new lovey-dovey songs in Oh, a song about falling in love with someone who makes you love yourself more? Insert uncontrollable crying right here. Teetering on the very edge of the friend zone? Lauv is basically singing all your emotions rn.
Ariana Grande - Imagine
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is best set to music—preferably in the summer with the windows rolled down.
It's a cold, cold world out there. Sometimes it feels like the only thing that can match that heightened feeling of falling in love is a pounding pop song or a swoony ballad. Think Taylor Swift's sappy letter to her "Lover" or Summer Walker and Jhene Aiko's twisted love song about the lengths they're prepared to go to for their significant other. If that's where you're at, here's a list of the best love songs has given us so far. I'll admit that when I read the title of the song and saw that Jhene Aiko was featured, I assumed we'd be getting the version of Monica and Brandy's "The Boy Is Mine" or maybe even a Thelma and Louise -style revenge bop. But what Summer gave us, instead, was a sappy love song in which she and Jhene hurl threats at any woman who tries to come between their respective relationships. Taylor Swift's "Lover" feels like I've taken a step inside the singer's most romantic daydream. It's the cheesy, mushy type of love song that feels appropriate for weddings. Honestly, me too. In this house, we love love!