Counting days to Valentine, there are lots of things to be prepared first. To make the mood even more special when you celebrate it with your partner, don’t forget to prepare a playlist of your favorite popular love songs. Besides local songs, there are also English and Indonesian tracks that are closely associated with Valentine’s Day. From songs about the excitement of getting to know someone to those about lasting relationships, check out the list of the most popular Valentine’s songs below.
25 Best Valentine Songs List
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Here are recommended love songs for you to make your valentine more precious:
1. Taylor Swift – Lover
It wouldn’t be a complete list of popular Valentine’s songs without “Lover” by Taylor Swift. This song tells the story of being deeply in love.
2. Paul Russell – Lil Boo Thang
Currently going viral and frequently appearing on TikTok, “Lil Boo Thang” also has romantic lyrics. Through this song, Paul Russell invites us to adore the one we love.
3. d4vd – Here with Me
Just as viral as “Lil Boo Thang,” this song is often dedicated as a special tribute to a partner. It has a retro vibe and expresses a promise of staying loyal forever.
4. Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
Truly legendary, “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole feels timeless. This love song never gets old and is enjoyable to listen to in any era.
5. Martina McBride – My Valentine
Just like “L-O-V-E,” “My Valentine” is also legendary as one of the world’s most popular love songs. It makes you automatically sing, “You’re all I need, my love, my Valentine~”
6. John Legend – All of Me
Even though it’s not as old as the two songs above, “All of Me” can also be considered legendary. This song is often seen as a benchmark for deeply touching romantic songs.
7. Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Who doesn’t know this Ed Sheeran song? Not only is “Perfect” one of the most popular love songs, it’s also one of the best-selling international songs of all time.
8. Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are
The same goes for Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are.” Even though it was released back in 2010, it still feels perfectly relevant for Valentine’s Day today.
9. Daniel Caesar & H.E.R. – Best Part
This collaboration between two young musicians is just as romantic and globally popular. It’s a perfect song to serenade someone special on Valentine’s Day.
10. Andra & The Backbone – Sempurna
From Indonesia, no list of popular love songs would be complete without “Sempurna” by Andra & The Backbone. It brings both nostalgia and heartfelt emotion.
11. Afgan – Bukan Cinta Biasa
This once-viral song isn’t only about romantic love, but also about love for the important people in our lives. So sweet.
12. Jaz – Bersamamu
Still relatively new and fresh, “Bersamamu” by Malaysian musician Jaz is another great addition to your Valentine’s playlist.
13. Diana Ross and Lionel Richie – Endless Love
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie croon their hearts out in this 1981 duet from the movie by the same name. “Endless Love” is one of the top ballads of all time.
14. Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
This Bryan Adams’ power ballad was penned for the movie “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” and spent seven weeks at No. 1 atop the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of ’91. More than 35 years later, it still remains a love-song staple.
15. Adele – Make You Feel My Love
“Make You Feel My Love,” featured on Adele’s 19 album, showcases her at her finest. Its gentle expression of devotion captures the emotional power that defines a truly memorable ballad.
16. Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You
In one of her most popular songs, Alicia Keys sings about how material things, like diamond rings, eternal youth, wealth, or fame, don’t matter to her; what truly counts is being with the person she loves.
17. Keith Urban – Making Memories Of Us
Written by country artist Rodney Crowell, “Making Memories Of Us” was recorded and released by Keith Urban in 2005. Urban’s version has since gone on to become a couples’ favorite and is a sweet tribute to building a lifetime of love together.
18. Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You
Stephen Sanchez and Em Beihold create a charming duet in this 2022 track. With its vintage-inspired sound, it’s an ideal choice for a Valentine’s Day slow dance.
19. Shania Twain – You’re Still the One
Celebrating the magic that is sticking it out through thick and thin, “You’re Still the One” is and always will be one of the most beloved love songs of all time.
20. Mazzy Star – Fade Into You
With lines like “I want to hold the hand inside you, I want to take the breath that’s true,” Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” captures a hazy, romantic feeling of becoming completely absorbed in love.
21. Daryl Hall & John Oates – You Make My Dreams
If you want an upbeat track that captures the happiness of being with someone you love, this classic Hall & Oates song is a perfect choice.
22. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars deliver an unforgettable performance in this 2024 power ballad, which has surpassed a billion views on YouTube and broken Spotify streaming records. If the world were ending, it’s the kind of song you’d want playing over and over.
23. Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do
Featured on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, Ellie Goulding’s hit “Love Me Like You Do” climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2015 and has since surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
24. Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Often described as a timeless classic by the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” feels like this love song belongs in a fairytale. The song has endured through generations and continues to be cherished by couples everywhere.
25. Paul McCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed
Written for his late wife Linda, Paul McCartney’s deep affection shines through in “Maybe I’m Amazed,” a timeless song that expresses a man’s lasting love and devotion to the woman who holds his heart.