One of the most memorable ways to tell someone you’re falling in love with them is through music. If you’re not into writing your own tune, there’s a wealth of love songs out there — of any genre — to show someone just how much you care for them. The best love song is the tune that resonates the most with you and your partner, so whether you prefer a romantic ballad, a beautiful collaboration, or a song that’s more upbeat, your love interest is certain to be falling just as hard for you after giving it a listen.
These dreamy love songs, featuring both popular music and a couple ’80s and ’90s throwbacks, capture the essence of any stage of loving someone, from those first butterflies around a crush to the all-encompassing, gentle love that comes after years spent together. It’s safe to say anyone would love to be the muse behind an affectionate love song, so give these a listen, and prepare to fall even harder.
- “Not a Bad Thing,” Justin Timberlake
- “Just the Way You Are,” Bruno Mars
- “Little Things,” One Direction
- “Crazy in Love,” Beyoncé feat. JAY-Z
- “Adore You,” Miley Cyrus
- “We Found Love,” Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
- “Still Into You,” Paramore
- “Young and Beautiful,” Lana Del Rey
- “Closer,” Tegan and Sara
- “Your Love Is My Drug,” Kesha
- “Love Somebody,” Maroon 5
- “Love Song,” Sara Bareilles
- “Love Story,” Taylor Swift
- “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” The Darkness
- “You and Me,” Lifehouse
- “1, 2, 3, 4,” Plain White T’s
- “About a Girl,” The Academy Is…
- “The Only Exception,” Paramore
- “Sarah Smiles,” Panic! at the Disco
- “Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy,” Fall Out Boy
- “Wonderwall,” Oasis