Valentine?s Day means a lot of different things for different people. For those who?ve been in long-term relationships, it may be likened to an anniversary. For others, it?s an annoyance that requires an unnecessary amount of thought, time, and money. For the roommate of a sappy couple, it may be vomit-inducing. It may also be a day of taking chances. We?ve got you covered for the soundtrack of your V-Day, no matter which category you fall under. There are obvious choices, like ?Love Stinks,? but that would be mailing it in. So hopefully you find something pertinent and new to you.
?Valentine?s Day is anarchy?
?The Love War? by The Dismemberment Plan
I was reminded of this song this morning when I jumped on Facebook. My news feed was littered with new relationships and engagements. It made it feel like Valentine?s Day was a scramble to find a partner ? I envisioned a riot at a Target for the last Tickle Me Elmo (too dated a reference?). That brought to mind this song, which is seemingly about World War III being over love. It contains some excellent lyrics like the play on words ?Lovers are kissed at dawn? and ?The carriers of liberty?s lights: Jefferson, Voltaire, Thomas Paine and Barry White.? Plus, it directly references Valentine?s Day.
Download the track at The Dismemberment Plan?s site.
?My stupid roommate and their significant other won?t stop making out in my face?
?Sex and Candy? by Marcy Playground
Everybody knows that couple that is way too oblivious or unconcerned with the fact that their PDA?s make everyone want to vomit. On Valentine?s Day that problem is multiplied, and if you?re the single roommate of the canoodlers, it can make Valentine?s Day an unbearable ordeal. ?Sex and Candy? pretty much sums up the experience: ?I smell sex and candy here.? Probably don?t need to explain much more.
?I love Valentine?s Day and I love my significant other?
?Anyone Else But You? by The Moldy Peaches
So, you may be the single roommate?s roommate, but ignorance is bliss, so we won?t dwell too much on that. What?s important is that your partner makes you happy, and today?s a celebration of that. ?Anyone Else But You? is a tribute to nerd love, which is why its inclusion in Juno?s Grammy-winning soundtrack was perfect. What? You say Kimya Dawson is coming to Madison on April 20th? Man, I couldn?t have planned that any better if I tried!
?I?m a poor college student?
?Money? by The Drums
Valentine?s Day is a Hallmark holiday, right? I was reminded of this when I got to the Target checkout yesterday with my purchases and dropped way more than I anticipated. Valentine?s Day is hard on the checkbook, and when you?re in college it?s pretty gosh-darn evident. ?I want to buy you something but I don?t have any money,? Jonathan Pierce laments in The Drums? ?Money.?
?I like someone and I hope they ask me to be their Valentine but they probably won?t?
?Lover, You Should?ve Come Over? by Jeff Buckley
It?s hard not to be hopeful on Valentine?s Day? and it?s hard not to be depressed when it doesn?t work out. Jeff Buckley was one of the best documenters of the pain of unrequited and failed love, and ?Lover, You Should?ve Come Over? is one of the best examples of that fact. But don?t fret, romantics ? he leaves a glimmer of hope at the end of the song when, after wailing the title phrase, he adds, ?but it?s not too late.?
?I just broke up with someone and I?m happy to be single?
?Since U Been Gone? by Kelly Clarkson
I know, obvious choice. But try to think of a better and more pleasing to belt out ?F You? song.
?Valentine?s Day is just another reminder of how lonely I am?
?Sleep Alone? by Bat for Lashes
We?ve all been there. But perhaps the fact that Natasha Khan is really, really ridiculously good-looking will help a bit. And if she?s out there feeling ?lonely, lonely, lonely? at least it?s a reminder that it happens to everyone? and maybe she?ll be your Valentine.
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That about covers it. Or does it? What did I miss? What are your picks for Valentine?s Day songs?
Thanks to Nick Pjevach for his help.
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Source: http://wudmusic.com/2012/02/14/the-soundtrack-to-your-valentines-day/
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