Valentine’s Day is coming up, and this holiday can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask. It may either be all about celebrating your loved one, or it could represent the commercialization of human emotions. Take your pick by listening to the playlist of your choice:

####Solo:#####

[“Sleep to Dream” by Fiona Apple](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Wnh0V4HMM): There’s no heartbreak that Apple can’t cure. She’s at her finest in this song, singing her heart out in anger toward the man who treated her terribly. If you’re getting over a breakup, this is the perfect song to listen to.

[“Boy” by Willow Smith](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ycxYH5vxo): Dealing with some unrequited feelings? We’ve all been there, and that’s okay. Smith’s angelic voice will help you get some tears out and leave you wondering why humans even bother falling in love.

[“Luv Luv Luv” by Pansy Division](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaXnLhgDJGY): This song is for all of the cynicists at heart. Pansy Division makes a critique of modern society’s depiction of romance, insisting that we’re always unsatisfied because of unrealistic expectations forced upon relationships.

[“Potential Breakup Song” by Aly & AJ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqpA5Acc8-c): You may remember screaming this song at the top of your lungs as an 9-year-old, but now it’s finally relatable. Both catchy and upbeat, this classic will have you feeling like there’s nobody out there who can stop you.

[“How To Be A Heartbreaker” by Marina and the Diamonds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKNcuTWzTVw): Sometimes you don’t want to be tied down to anyone; you just want to have some fun. “How To Be A Heartbreaker” embodies the carefree spirit of our generation and reminds us not to take things too seriously.

[“Drew Barrymore” by SZA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp45V_M4Akw): Love isn’t always picture-perfect, and SZA perfectly captures the questions that arise when seeking a relationship — am I good enough? Does this person really like me?

[“Writer In the Dark” by Lorde](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82n1rp1WYrQ): Lorde’s lyricism in this song is beautiful and her stripped-down, piano-accompanied voice reflects the pain felt after an intense breakup. “Writer In the Dark” is a tearjerker for sure.

[“Boy Problems” by Carly Rae Jepsen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1LNQBX8JwE): Jepsen is known for her love songs. “Boy Problems” puts a spin on the breakup genre by creating an upbeat pop anthem. If you broke up with someone, listen to this song to feel carefree.

[“Mystery of Love” by Sufjan Stevens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQT32vW61eI): Written for the critically acclaimed film Call Me by Your Name, Stevens weaves a tale of heartbreak with “Mystery of Love.” His essential message is, if we know love must end at some point, why do we put ourselves through it?

[“Listen” by Beyoncé](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MFjSOwIkH4): Written for the 2006 adaptation of “Dreamgirls,” this Beyoncé song will make you feel empowered. You can (and will) achieve your heart’s desire with or without anyone by your side.

####Love:####

[“At Last” by Etta James](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-cbOl96RFM): “At Last” is a classic love song focused on finally getting together with someone you’ve loved for a long time. It’s withstood the test of time and has been used in films, television shows and commercials again and again to represent the idea of love.

[“What I Like” by Charli XCX](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsqNvy9v93s): Charli XCX pokes fun at hookup culture with “What I Like,” turning a fun dance song into a critique of what we define as relationships.

[“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOvBOTyX00): Famous for being in the closing scenes of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the song’s lyrics focus on the intense level of devotion you can feel toward someone.

[“Take Me” by Aly & AJ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqmxHwLI9yg): “Take Me” is Aly & AJ’s comeback song, where they debut their new sound after an eight-year hiatus. Featuring ‘80s-inspired synth-pop, the song is about wanting that special someone to just ask you out already.

[“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGJTaP6anOU): Another beautifully written classic, this song is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes and remind you what love feels like. Elvis’s vocals and guitar transport you to a ‘60s romantic paradise.

[“Sleepover” by Hayley Kiyoko](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6jxPFtIAnw): In the same vein as Charli XCX’s “What I Like,” “Sleepover” is another fun, upbeat pop song about hookup culture and having a crush. Hayley Kiyoko presents the idea that just the thought of being with someone could be just as refreshing as actually being with them in person.

[“Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by Paul Anka](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY4uxdAt4-M): In this love ballad, Anka sings about the more physical aspects of being in a relationship while still remaining wholesome and romantic. Much like “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” this song is reminiscent of simpler times.

[“Only Angel” by Harry Styles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbShJru2WFc): While Harry Styles is known for his time as a member of the pop boy band One Direction, he successfully takes on the rock genre with this song that’s focused on a girl he can’t get out of his head.

[“A 1000 Times” by Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9FILAkKinQ): This indie hit was featured on the “13 Reasons Why” soundtrack and is about being so deeply in love with someone to the point where they start appearing in your dreams. Rostam, a former member of Vampire Weekend, provides backing vocals.

[“I Would Die 4 U” by Prince](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVEFRQavTNI): An ‘80s gem, Prince bares his soul with this track as he sings about being so in love with someone that he’s willing to sacrifice his life for them.

_Edited by Brooke Collier | bcollier@themaneater.com_