Valentine’s Day is here again – the annual reminder that love is beautiful, rough, exhilarating, and oftentimes too hot to handle. Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, celebrating with friends, or just here to snatch up the leftover chocolates from all the gifts, one thing remains universal: music makes everything better! A great song can turn a simple moment into a memory. Regardless of if you’re falling in love, falling apart, or falling into a deep Spotify rabbit hole, the right playlist is essential.
This Valentine’s Day, we’ve created a mix of songs from within the last two years for every stage of love. From dreamy serenades to late-night overthinking anthems, this playlist is here to set the mood, heal your heart, or at least give you something good to groove to. So grab your headphones, hit play, and let the music do the talking. After all, love is complicated, but your playlist doesn’t have to be.
Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
If old-school romance straight out of the 60s had a soundtrack, Until I Found You would be playing at full blast. Stephen Sanchez channels the golden era of love songs, crooning about a love so pure it makes you want to write letters and send them by actual mail just for the sake of it. The vintage-inspired melody, complete with dreamy harmonies and a touch of retro charm, makes this the perfect song for slow dances in the kitchen or gazing lovingly into your partner’s eyes.
It’s the kind of song that makes you believe in soulmates, serendipity, and fate, just like those cheesy old love movies. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re in a black-and-white movie where the credits roll just as the lovers reunite, this one’s for you.
And if you’re single? No worries, just sing it to your pet. It still applies!
Juno – Sabrina Carpenter
Flirty, fun, and effortlessly cool, Sabrina Carpenter delivers a song that feels like texting your Valentine’s Day crush with zero fear of rejection. Juno is what happens when confidence and charm collide, wrapped in playful lyrics and a melody that refuses to leave your brain.
This isn’t the song for sad, mopey, unrequited love, it’s for the ones who are bold, fearless, and ready to dive headfirst into a fairy tale romance. Whether you’re crushing hard or just vibing with the idea of love, this track radiates main character energy!
So, go ahead, put your best outfit on, walk like the world is your runway, and ask out that person you’ve been too scared to even talk to.
Die For You (Remix) – The Weeknd, Ariana Grande
This is the power couple energy we all aspire to have. With Die For You (Remix), The Weeknd and Ariana Grande team up to deliver a gorgeous new rendition of the former’s 2021 release. This version of Die For You takes the already emotional song and dials up the intensity to a new level of heartfelt vibes.
The original version was already a masterpiece, but Ariana’s added vocals elevate it to love anthem divinity. With intensely relatable lyrics for anyone in a relationship, which we all know aren’t always smooth sailing, it hits you in the feels, no matter who you are.
Whether you’re in the phase of ‘it’s complicated’, a long-distance romance, or just love a good duet, this song is essential listening this Valentine’s Day! Play it when you’re feeling dramatic, sentimental, or both. Bonus points if you listen to it while gazing out of a moving vehicle like the main character in a coming-of-age romance film.
so american – Olivia Rodrigo
Love has a way of making us obsess over the tiniest details, and pop queen Olivia Rodrigo captures that feeling perfectly in so american. With her signature mix of nostalgia, longing, and heart-rending storytelling, she paints a picture of a romance where cultural differences feel exciting, yet slightly out of reach. The song is a bittersweet reflection on falling for someone who feels like a whole new world, one you desperately want to belong to, even if you never fully will.
Musically, so american leans into warm, dreamy instrumentals, giving it a hazy, almost cinematic quality. It’s filled with longing and an almost innocent embarrassment at the prospect of being vulnerable and in love. Rodrigo’s vocals are tender and aching, making every lyric feel like a memory you can almost touch. It’s not merely about puppy love; it’s about the head-spinning feeling of being so in love with someone you can feel it in your bones that maybe, just maybe, they’re your soulmate.
Whether you’ve ever fallen for someone so fast and so hard it seems scary, so american hits in a way that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. It’s a song for the romantics, the overthinkers, and anyone who’s ever wondered if love alone is enough to bridge the gaps between two people. And if you haven’t already, prepare to have this one stuck in your head for weeks.
Satellite – Harry Styles
Harry Styles, the man, the myth, the fashion icon, delivers a track that perfectly captures the feeling of being close to someone yet miles apart. Satellite is about orbiting someone emotionally, always waiting for them to let you in but never quite reaching them.
The slow build of the song mirrors the frustration of loving someone who keeps you at arm’s length, making it perfect for my fellow overthinkers and hopeless romantics alike. It’s the kind of track that makes you feel like you’re floating in space, unsure if you’re moving forward or just stuck in someone else’s gravitational pull.
Satellite is perfect for contemplating your choices in life and in love late at night until you start stress-crying into your pillow (don’t worry, I’ve been there before), but chin up! You won’t be a satellite forever, trust me.
I Feel Like Dancing – Jason Mraz
Here’s something a bit more upbeat than the last entry! Not all love songs need to be soul-crushing ballads or poetic confessions of eternal devotion. Sometimes, love is just about having fun with your significant other. Jason Mraz gets that, and I Feel Like Dancing is a track that reminds us that romance doesn’t always have to be serious or messy, sometimes the best moments are the simplest ones.
The song is pure feel-good energy, with an upbeat groove that makes you want to twirl around your living room, grab your partner’s hand, and dance like no one’s watching. It’s the perfect reminder that love doesn’t always have to be a rollercoaster, it can also be two people laughing over bad dance moves and spilt wine.
If you need a Valentine’s Day mood booster, this track is your antidote to any pesky overthinking. Play it loud, embrace the silliness that can come with love, and if you don’t have a dance partner, grab a pet – or a pillow – or you can jam all by yourself!
love. – wave to earth
Soft, dreamy, and effortlessly romantic, love. by wave to earth is the kind of song that floats into your ears and settles into your soul. It’s delicate yet powerful, filled with whispered confessions and gentle instrumentals that make you feel like you’re wrapped in a warm hug.
This is the track for those quiet, intimate moments, the kind where words aren’t necessary because the feelings are enough. Whether you’re in love, longing for it, or just appreciating the beauty of existing in the moment, this song delivers a soothing dose of emotional clarity.
Play it on a slow Sunday morning, while gazing at the person you love, or wistfully at the ceiling wishing for those sparks. Either way, it’s a meditative reminder that love, at its core, is simple, beautiful, and worth every second.
Super Shy – NewJeans
While NewJeans – sorry – NJZ now, is in the news for their headline-filling conflict with HYBE, let’s take a wistful stroll down memory lane with their 2023 earworm, Super Shy! Ever had a crush so intense that you forgot how to form complete sentences? NJZ captures that exact feeling in Super Shy, a bubbly, hyper-cute anthem for everyone who turns into a socially awkward turtle around their love interest.
With its playful beats and ridiculously catchy chorus, this song embodies the giddy, heart-racing excitement of liking someone so much it physically incapacitates you. It’s ideal for blushing, fidgeting, and avoiding eye contact while secretly hoping they make the first move so you don’t need to work up the courage to.
In conclusion, if your Valentine’s Day plans involve overthinking every interaction with your date and bashfully screaming into your pillow afterwards, congratulations – this song was tailor-made just for you!
LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled) – SEVENTEEN, DJ Khaled
We’re still recovering from SEVENTEEN’s incredible concert, but we couldn’t resist running right back to them to listen to their hit single, LOVE, MONEY, FAME for Valentine’s Day! With this song, Carats are shown that it’s tough to balance a high-flying career with wanting to take your time and focus on the one you love – a surprisingly deep take on juggling work and romance.
LOVE, MONEY, FAME is a slick, stylish take on the push and pull between romance and success, making it perfect for those who know that romance nowadays is complicated! DJ Khaled’s cameo feature is funny and amusingly enough, fits perfectly with the flow of the rest of the song.
With its infectious beat and razor-sharp lyrics, this track is for the ones who want it all, a dream romance, a successful career, and an invigorating sense of purpose. It’s bold, confident, and just the right amount of chaotic – kind of like modern dating itself. If you have more SEVENTEEN recommendations for your playlists, be sure to check out our article here covering their recent performance right here in Singapore!
Venus – Regina Song
Let’s end things off with some local flavour! Homegrown talent Regina Song is making waves, and Venus is proof that Singaporean artists can stand toe-to-toe and go song-for-song with global stars. This song is sultry, celestial, and absolutely hypnotic, pulling you in with lush vocals and an irresistible groove.
Regina’s sound is sophisticated yet intoxicating, making this the perfect song for late-night drives, stolen glances, and love that feels just a little bit otherworldly. It’s the kind of track that wraps around you like staring into an inky black night sky, deep, mysterious, and impossible to ignore.
Songs for Valentine’s Day 2025!
And there you have it! Maybe you’re celebrating love today, maybe you’re rolling your eyes at all the Instagram couple posts. Regardless of where your heart stands, music has a way of making everything feel just a little bit more cinematic. After all, everything feels better when there’s a good song playing in the background.
No matter if you’re madly in love, deep in your feelings, or just here for the vibes, this playlist has got you covered, ensuring you have an amazing soundtrack to help you feel like you’re living the plot of your favourite rom-com.
If you end up using any of these songs to provide some atmosphere for your Valentine’s date or to psych yourself up to ask your crush out, be sure to let us know via our socials on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok!
Cover photo visuals courtesy of Universal Music and TRIFECTA Singapore.
