I try to come up with a new playlist every Valentine’s Day, but I’m not exactly the the hearts-and-flowers type. Because relationships (and life) aren’t really like that; they’re messy, thrilling, frustrating, and well, complicated. Sometimes you just want to burn your beloved in his bed, and vice versa. Other times, you can hardly stand being apart from your sweetie for even a second. And there are times when things go completely sideways and someone leaves. It’s ok. That’s what it’s all about. If it were all hearts and flowers and sugar-coated rainbows, it’d be deadly dull.
So I went back to the drawing board, and came up with a bunch of songs that better suited reality. I’m really happy with the way these all hang together, and frankly, it’s a lot more entertaining than what I had in mind when I started. So throw these on, and revel in the wonder that is love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Down By The Water – The Decemberists
Not In Love – Crystal Castles / Robert Smith
Use Me – Bill Withers
I’d Run Away – The Jayhawks
Heartbeat – Kopecky Family Band
Love Me Two Times – The Doors
Abducted – Cults
Love Me Like You – The Magic Numbers
How Do I Let A Good Man Down? – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
How Do You Do? – Hot Chip
Laredo – Band Of Horses
C’mere – Interpol
No One’s Gonna Love You – Cee-Lo
Girl – Vue
You’re Gonna Leave – Stephen Marley
On We Go – Nancy McCallion
She’s No Lady – Lyle Lovett
I Love You Like A Ball And Chain – Eurythmics
Kiss With A Fist – Florence & The Machine
You – Q-Tip
