The best songs to fall in love to from the past 25 years

Skiddle is celebrating a landmark 25 years of ticketing this year. And, Valentine's Day has got us feeling all romantic and nostalgic. So, we've compiled some of the best love songs from the past 25 years which have the potential to devastate you or have you feeling head over heels. Take a look at the full list below. 

Lady A - Need You Now

Released all the way back in 2009 (we know), Lady A's is full of yearning. An anthem for those who are in the clutches of all-consuming pining, most people experience the feelings of this song at least once. An unforgettable chorus cements this as a classic that brings upon all sorts of nostalgic thoughts.

Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You

An essential track from Frank Ocean's masterpiece Channel Orange, just the vocal performance alone is packed full of emotional heft. The way Ocean strains his voice, you can feel months, years of experiences, in the space of a few words.  

Paramore - Still Into You

One for fans of alt music, Paramore's 'Still Into You' had a stranglehold over 2013 and the ensuing years. The song explodes into life, perfectly capturing the excitement that having someone so important in your life can bring. And, most importantly, it summarises the ways in which love carries on well beyond those initial first sparks fly.  

Arctic Monkeys - I Wanna Be Yours

Arctic Monkeys take on John Cooper Clarke's poem quickly became a fan favourite. Using everyday items as a metaphor for devotion makes for incredibly affecting and memorable verses. They illuminated the already phenomenal poem to grand, dramatic heights. This is easily one of Alex Turner's greatest vocal performances and a fitting prelude for a style that would become dominant in Arctic Monkeys later work. 

Fontaines D.C - I Love You

Fontaines D.C have been one of the 2020s most successful bands so far. One of their crowning achievements is 'I Love You'. A track that not only speaks of romance but of home, it is one of Grian Chatten's finest works of lyricism. "If I must have a future, I want it with you," he sings. You buy into the whole performance, you feel the meaning and intention behind every word.

Harry Styles - Adore You

Harry Styles is one of the biggest pop stars in the world and 'Adore You' is one of his strongest singles. As the title suggest, it's all about adoration. The track is all about desire and genuine longing as we follow Styles on a one-track-mind tale. 

Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran penned this love song back in 2014 and it quickly became one of his most popular songs. It has this beautiful swooning feeling to it, and it has surely been played at various different wedding events since. It's a traditional love song that speaks to the beautiful simplicity of love.

Effy x Mall Grab - ILUV

This one is for the ravers. Effy and Mall Grab's 'ILUV' is the perfect track to spark dancefloor connection. The oscillating synths and deep thuds of bass seem to somehow perfectly capture the floating feeling that love can provide. You can feel the effervescence of this track running through your veins. 

James Morrison - I Won't Let You Go

A fantastic vocalist, James Morrison has the vocal power to get anyone's attention. Combine that with a song about holding onto love and facing life's most difficult challenges together. Surrounded by dramatic orchestrals, this love song feels so grand in proportions. 

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