Songs to Show You’re in Love

One of the most memorable ways to tell someone you’re falling in love with them is through music. If you’re not into writing your own tune, there’s a wealth of love songs out there — of any genre — to show someone just how much you care for them. The best love song is the tune that resonates the most with you and your partner, so whether you prefer a romantic ballad, a beautiful collaboration, or a song that’s more upbeat, your love interest is certain to be falling just as hard for you after giving it a listen.

These dreamy love songs, featuring both popular music and a couple ’80s and ’90s throwbacks, capture the essence of any stage of loving someone, from those first butterflies around a crush to the all-encompassing, gentle love that comes after years spent together. It’s safe to say anyone would love to be the muse behind an affectionate love song, so give these a listen, and prepare to fall even harder.

1. “Not a Bad Thing,” Justin Timberlake
2. “Just the Way You Are,” Bruno Mars
3. “Little Things,” One Direction
4. “Crazy in Love,” Beyoncé feat. JAY-Z
5. “Adore You,” Miley Cyrus
6. “We Found Love,” Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
7. “Still Into You,” Paramore
8. “Young and Beautiful,” Lana Del Rey
9. “Closer,” Tegan and Sara
10. “Your Love Is My Drug,” Kesha
11. “Love Somebody,” Maroon 5
12. “Love Song,” Sara Bareilles
13. “Love Story,” Taylor Swift
14. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” The Darkness
15. “You and Me,” Lifehouse
16. “1, 2, 3, 4,” Plain White T’s
17. “About a Girl,” The Academy Is…
18. “The Only Exception,” Paramore
19. “Sarah Smiles,” Panic! at the Disco
20. “Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy,” Fall Out Boy
21. “Wonderwall,” Oasis
22. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” The Beach Boys
23. “I’m Yours,” Jason Mraz
24. “Check Yes, Juliet,” We the Kings
25. “Corona and Lime,” Shwayze
26. “Ho Hey,” The Lumineers
27. “Clarity,” Zedd feat. Foxes
28. “Who You Love,” John Mayer feat. Katy Perry
29. “I’ll Be,” Edwin McCain
30. “Fallin’ For You,” Colbie Caillat
31. “Truly Madly Deeply,” Savage Garden
32. “Love You Like a Love Song,” Selena Gomez and the Scene
33. “As Long as You Love Me,” Justin Bieber feat. Big Sean
34. “All My Life,” K-Ci & JoJo
35. “Fallin’,” Alicia Keys
36. “First Day of My Life,” Bright Eyes
37. “Love Song,” The Cure
38. “Marry Me,” Jason Derulo
39. “Marry You,” Bruno Mars
40. “My Love,” Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.
41. “(You Drive Me) Crazy,” Britney Spears
42. “Unconditionally,” Katy Perry
43. “Mirrors,” Justin Timberlake
44. “I Would Do Anything For You,” Foster the People

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— Additional reporting by Theresa Massony