Love Playlist: Perfect Valentine's Day Songs

Valentine's Day Songs: Love Songs Playlist.

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Ready for a love playlist to help set the mood? These love songs are perfect Valentine’s Day songs to set the mood and feel the romance!

*Post updated in 2025 with modern songs and even more romantic songs for Valentines Day.

Love Playlist for Valentine’s Day

For over a decade, each Valentine’s Day I’ve crafted a Valentine’s Day Playlist of 14 songs for my husband. This started when we were dating, and I wanted him to know what songs reminded me of him and our relationship. It was a cheap and meaningful way to let him know some reasons I love him and give him a playlist to enjoy on Valentine’s Day and after. See an example here and here. Many have become the background soundtrack for date nights. We even shared cute love songs perfect for a slow dance to help others find their Valentine’s Day songs. Or, just a date night playlist to help set a romantic mood.

Valentine’s Day Songs

This year, while starting to compile love songs, I ran into the ultimate resource. Instagram’s “add yours” feature included a trend to share your wedding song. I loved seeing what my friends and family chose for their wedding song! And then it became such a fun thing to see what love songs couples chose to represent their relationship for their wedding day.

Sure, several were over-the-top cheesy. Yes, many are indicative of a specific time frame with too much synthesizer or cheesy lines that would never fly in today’s standards. Also, I smiled at how many “love songs” sound like love but the lyrics are about unrequited love or one-night stands. Maybe they’re meaningful in some other way, but I probably wouldn’t have selected any of those for a love playlist at a wedding.

And then it hit me, this was the ultimate group project sharing our hearts and our most meaningful love songs. These songs speak to people’s love so much, that they select them for their wedding! I decided to start listening to each song and if it truly shared feelings of lasting love, it belonged on a love playlist.

After hours of listening and compiling and adding amazing love songs later, I’m so excited to share the ultimate love playlist. We’re talking over seven hours of meaningful love songs to make your heart swoon! And these are all perfect Valentine’s Day songs to celebrate love and get you in that lovin’ feeling on the day of love!

And did we mention listening to love songs together makes a great Valentine’s Day date idea? Feel free to go through this playlist and choose what new wedding song you’d pick from this playlist!

Ultimate Playlist of Love Songs

About the Love Playlist:

It’s currently 8.5 hours of songs, so there’s clearly a lot to choose from!
There are over 200 songs! Only 100 will embed here, so be sure to click in to see the rest.
It covers hits from decades, but most older songs include updated versions if they felt too dated.
Most are more ballad-type songs with a tone you could slow dance to, or use as a makeout playlist.
Even if you don’t have a Spotify account, you can access the playlist and listen away!

Some of the Best Valentine’s Day Songs You’ll find on the Playlist

We have 200 songs that span time and genres, and are all songs you can play on Valentine’s Day, or for any romantic date night to help set the mood.

Timeless Love Songs That Have Stood the Test of Time

“Endless Love” – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross (A timeless classic and one of the greatest love songs of all time.)
“Unchained Melody” – The Righteous Brothers (A romantic movie favorite featured in Ghost.)
“At Last” – Etta James (A song that has been used in countless weddings and remains a go-to for romantic moments.)
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Adele / Elvis Presley (A classic love song that has been covered by many artists over the years.)
“Still the One” – Shania Twain (a perfect tune for those who have been with their sweetheart for a long time)

Modern Love Songs for a Valentine’s Day Playlist

“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran (A beautiful ballad that makes for the perfect song for weddings and anniversaries. And the Beyoncé duet is phenomenal! It’s of the best Valentine’s day songs of all time!)
“Lover” – Taylor Swift (We all love Love Story, but Lover feels like the grown up version. It’s a modern classic, and the first dance remix it’s so great!)
“All of Me” – John Legend (A soulful song dedicated to unconditional love.)
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran (A heartfelt song about not only tying the knot, but knowing you’re going to grow old with someone.)
“Golden Hour” – JVKE (A dreamy and toe-tapping love song.)

Romantic Movie Theme Songs

“My Heart Will Go On” – Celine Dion (Titanic’s unforgettable theme song and a Valentine’s Day favorite.)
“I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard’s legendary love ballad.)
“Always Remember Us This Way” – Lady Gaga (A dreamy, sentimental love song.)
“The Way You Look Tonight” – Tony Bennett (A romantic classic that has been featured in multiple movies. But Tony Bennett’s version is a classic, and definitely deserves the top spot on this Valentine’s Day songs playlist!)
“A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri (A song made famous by Twilight: Breaking Dawn and a wedding favorite.)

Soulful and Everlasting Love Songs

“Endless Love” – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (A timeless ballad that defines a forever romance.)
“When a Man Loves a Woman” – Percy Sledge (A passionate and soulful declaration of love.)
“Unforgettable” – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole (a timeless ballad often played at weddings). And honorable mention to “My Funny Valentine” which Nat also gave as a gift to those who know how to laugh about the quirks and jobs of knowing quirks in a relationship.
“Come Away With Me” – Norah Jones (A dreamy, jazz-infused love song.)
“Someone to Watch Over Me” – Ella Fitzgerald (A song about unwavering love and support.)

Fun & Upbeat Love Songs

“Better Together” – Jack Johnson (A chill, happy love song perfect for laid-back couples who love to celebrate being with their best friend.)
“Always Been You” – Shawn Mendes (A fun, energetic love song with an irresistible beat.)
“Butterflies” – Kacey Musgraves (A sweet and simple love song.)
“You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne (A soulful, feel-good love song.)
“Everything” – Michael Bublé (A joyful love song that captures the happiness of being in love.)

We hope you have an amazing Valentine’s Day! Or, if you find this on another day, just another day filled with love vibes and a soundtrack to complete your love aesthetic!