There are two kinds of people: those who are searching for love and liars. Society has drilled this desire for love deep in our minds. The desire to find, attain and enjoy love.
While you don’t need love to feel complete, we gotta admit that it’s a lot of fun. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or you find romantic gestures repulsive, you have to agree that finding your person is wonderful. And if that doesn’t happen, you still have a cute crush to gaze at. A win-win, right?
One thing that could perhaps elate the feeling of falling in love is music. A lyrical symphony to accurately describe the butterflies in your stomach. Ahhh, love.
Lucky for you, we’re sharing the perfect song for every stage of love and lust. Add them to your playlist and let’s get it on!
The Crush Stage
The one thing that remains constant from middle school to adulthood is the thrill of having a crush. The brief period of admiring someone from afar can cause sleepless nights and unwelcomed blushing. The whole affair (wink, wink) is up there on the cute-o-meter.
Our top picks:
Crush by Tessa Violet
I Really Like You by Carly Rae Jepsen
I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
The Infatuation Stage
Sometimes crushes don’t turn into anything or you’re just too afraid to pursue it. But your heart continues to be obsessed (not in a creepy way) with this person.
Our top picks:
Bad Liar by Selena Gomez
Clumsy by Fergie
Wish You Were Gay by Billie Eilish
Fantasy by Mariah Carey
Shiver Shiver by WALK THE MOON
The Exclusive Stage
The stage at which you start knowing each other and realise that you don’t want to see anyone else.
Our top picks:
The Louvre by Lorde
Delicate by Taylor Swift
I Only Wanna Talk To You by The Maine
Lost In Your Light by Dua Lipa feat. Miguel
The Honeymoon Stage
When you just can’t get enough of each other. Enjoy this beautiful phase because it will never come back.
Our top picks:
Sweet Dream by Beyoncé
How I Want Ya by Hudson Thames ft. Hailee Steinfeld
Talk Too Much by COIN
Make Out by Julia Nunes
The Falling-In-Love Stage
Everything suddenly tastes, feels, smells and appears sweeter. Yes, you are in love.
Our top picks:
La Vie en Rose by Édith Piaf
Fallingforyou by The 1975
Capital Letters by Hailee Steinfeld
Sink In by Amy Shark
Can’t Bring This Down by Bridgit Mendler ft. Pell
The Comfort Stage
Falling in love is incredible, but finding someone you can be your unapologetic self with is even better.
Our top picks:
Lover By Taylor Swift
Easy by Camilla Cabello
Can’t Believe The Way We Flow by James Blake
Cool Anymore by Jordan Davis ft. Julia Michaels
Unfortunately, sometimes things just don’t work out. Hopefully, these songs heal your heart and give you the courage to put yourself out there again.
The On-and-Off Stage
There are a few things as contentious as an on-again and off-again relationship. We hope you make it to the other side, unscathed.
Our top picks:
Make it Up To You by Julia Michaels
The Middle by Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Something in the Way You Move by Ellie Goulding
We’re Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift
The Heartbreak Stage
Sometimes, it’s just not meant to me. Here’s sending you the strength to cry and eat chocolate your way through it.
Our top picks:
Someone Like You by Adele
Babe by Sugarland ft. Taylor Swift
Pictures of You by The Cure
End Of The Road by Boyz II Men
The End Stage
Followed by the drama of getting your heartbroken, it’s time to accept it.
Our top picks:
All Too Well by Taylor Swift
Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
The Genesis Stage
Love is persistence. So don’t lose hope and fearlessly stride ahead!
Our top picks:
The First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart
Little Of Your Love by HAIM
Alaska by Maggie Rogers
Wait For Love by Luther Vandross
