In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here’s 14 love songs that you and your partner can listen to together on this special day.
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1. Anita Baker – “Caught Up In The Rapture”
The R&B songstress classic record warms your heart with love as she tells a tale of being wrapped up in the rapture….of love that is. “When we met, always knew/I would feel the magic for you/on my mind constantly/ In my arms is where you should be.”
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2. Beyonce – “1+1”
Mrs. Carter schools her man in love & math, on this heart warming track. She equates even without nothing, she and her hubby still have love.“I don’t know much about guns but/I’ve been shot by you (hey)/and I don’t know when I’m gon’ die but/ I hope that I’m gon’ die by you.”
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3. Chris Brown – “Take You Down”
On the steamy R&B jam, the Fortune singer channels his 90’s R-Kelly. He wants his lover to know he is no rookie when it comes to romance and hopes she is ready for his wild side. “Pretty girl let’s take it off in this room/no time to waste girl you know what we came to do/We got all night to try to get it right girl.”
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4. Mary J. Blige – “No One Will Do”
On the mid-temp ballad, Blige shows her appreciation to her boo and declares he is the only one she needs and there is no one like him. “Cause when it comes to love he delivers/my personal UPS, I’m sending him an SOS/That I love him and I want him/and don’t wanna replace him with nobody else.”
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5. Maxwell – “Fortunate”
Let neo-soul singer, Maxwell sooth your mind, body and soul, as you reminisce on why you are thankful to have your better half in your life. “Fortunate to have you girl/ I’m so glad you’re in my world/just as sure as the sky is blue, I bless the day that I found you.”
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6. Keyshia Cole – “You Complete Me”
After dumping the heartbreak records, a much happier Keyshia sings about the joy of having someone she loves by side and trust their love will be forevermore. “Cause you held me down when no body was around/and gave me all the love I need/so give me more don’t you ever leave/cause you complete me”
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7. Sade – “Kiss of Life”
As soon as Sade’s seductive voice begins, she commands your attention. On the song, she explains having an angel send her the love she found and insist they’re the one. “When I was led to you/I knew you were the one for me/I swear the whole world could feel my heartbeat.”
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8. Justin Timberlake – “Until the End of Time”
Justin tells his lover not to worry, no matter what’s going on in the world around them, his love will be until the end of time. “Now if you’re ever wondering/about the way I’m feeling/well baby girl there ain’t no question/just to be around you is a blessing.”
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9. Lionel Richie and Diana Ross – “Endless Love”
Two of Motown’s finest collaborate for an enchanting duet. Their voices blend beautifully on the piano driven record, as they express a “never ending,” romance for one another. “And your eyes/they tell me how much you care/Oh, yes you will always be
my endless love”
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10. Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton – “So in Love”
The R&B veterans team up to deliver a soulful duet, as they celebrate love and happiness while bringing the sounds ‘grown folks’ music back to R&B.“Can’t wait to see you looking lovely/I hope you’re thinking of me/cause all I want is time with you/and don’t need nothing more.”
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11. Monica – “Angel of Mine”
On the mature yet sincere ballad, Monica finds her angel on earth and the special love between she and the angel is unmatched. “Nothing means more to me than what we share/no one in this whole world can ever compare/last night the way you moved is still on my mind/angel of mine.”
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12. Trey Songz – “Neighbors Know My Name”
The ‘panty droppa,’ himself takes love making to another level. He proclaims to his girl, after it’s said and done, the neighbor’s will know his name. “Sometimes she call me trey/sometimes she say Tremaine/when its all said and done but the neighbors know my name.”
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13. R-Kelly – “Bump and Grind”
The King of R&B has never been shy about expressing his bedroom fantasies. Whether it’s a special occasion or just because, there should be nothing wrong with a little bit of bump and grind….at least with someone you love. “See I know just what you want and I know just what you need girl/so baby bring your body to me/I’m not fooling around with you baby.”
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14. Aaliyah – “One in a Million”
Like the lottery, finding the right one who has style, personality and a nice smile is never an easy win. But for late singer, Aaliyah, she found one of a kind, one in a million.“Won’t let no one come and take your place/cause the love you give can’t be replaced/See no one else love me like you do/that’s why I don’t mind to spend my life with you.”