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February's Day for Retail, High Expectations and Loneliness
No- Meghan Trainor I felt like this is the best song that explains that you don't need to be with a significant other to have fun and do stuff, especially like going out and dancing. Most of the time when a group of girls go out to the club to dance, there aren't interested in anything to do with guys. They're out trying to have fun with themselves and their friends. They don't get dressed up for dudes, they get all dressed up for themselves, to feel good and pretty. Most of my female friends or women I talk to, their biggest complaint about going dancing are the guys that try to come up and ruin their good time, and no matter how many times they say they're not interested, men are "relentless". This song is perfect for wanting to have fun and not seeking any sexual or intimate interest from or for anyone.
Kai PhoenixPublished 3 years ago in Beat6 Songs to Justify Your Disdain for Valentines Day
Ah, Valentine’s Day—where the world’s supply of chocolate reaches its apex, red and pink greeting cards suddenly cost a month’s wages, and everywhere you turn there are heart-shaped balloons and inconceivable lineups anywhere that sell flowers.
Brandon KrogelPublished 3 years ago in Beat27 Essential Songs for Your Anti-Valentine’s Day Playlist
Love. Love is the most potent drug to quit. Even when we are mistreated, we stay. Why is being in love so addicting? Dr. Stanton Peele Ph.D writes that love is more addictive than seven other drugs: cocaine, alcohol, valium, heroin, cigarettes, and even potato chips.
Jessica LynnPublished 3 years ago in BeatSelf-Love Playlist
Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day sucks if you’re single. Sure it may not bug you too much, but when you see all the cute couple action going on during the Valentine’s Day craze, it can be a little upsetting. Me? I’m single as a Pringle, and I love it. Over the years, the best way I’ve coped with being single on this holiday is by making it a Self-Love Day. You’re great, and the most important love of all, in my opinion, is the love you have for yourself. Instead of feeling sad for what you don’t have, it may be worth it to look inward and appreciate all the wonderful things that make you who you are.
An Anti-Vday, Pro You Playlist
I grew up on music made for people in love. I used to scream “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men. Before I even knew what a relationship was, before I had even kissed anyone. The way R&B artists sang about being in love made me feel like I was too.
Can's Anti-Valentine Playlist
The creation of Valentine's day is a muddled, violent and brutal punishment of two gay lovers whom were executed by decree of Emperor Claudius II. While those that celebrate their love through notes, roses, and chocolate are blessed with (hopefully) finding their significant other- I and perhaps the rest of the world can celebrate through songs and the relief that the burden of making someone else happy is absolutely ridiculous when the only lover is ourselves (and the chocolate we can divulge in without the need of sharing). With this in mind, here is a list of one of my favorite anti-Valentine's Day songs in which to dance to, cry to, or even make love to in celebration of staying single and being yourself:
Candis RuizPublished 3 years ago in BeatThe Rude Awakening; Who to Love This Valentines Day
How old AM I?! Better yet...how old is my heart? My entire life I've romanticized true love. Countless hours wasted on day dreams of being in a perfect relationship with Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome, molding myself into whatever it was I thought a suitor would admire and losing a piece of myself each time. This Anti-Valentines playlist is a compilation of the songs I picked up the pieces to...only to find that none of them fit together.
Let's Celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day!
Everybody loves Valentine’s Day! Everyone besides single people. The idea that cheesy, movie-like love is real love is so damaging. Not to mention how materialistic that day is! It puts so much pressure on couples to buy expensive gifts like diamonds, and single people to find love (or at least a date) before the 14th. Maybe we should reverse the clock and go back to elementary school, to put the “eat” (ie: candy) back on Valentine's Day! During my entire life, I’ve never celebrated Valentine’s day with a significant other, so my Valentine’s day playlist consists of OODLES of not-so-love songs. I hope you enjoy it!
The Happiest Unhappy Day
For some, the happiest unhappy day of the year comes around the same day every year, Valentines' Day. For some, the typical over-played-love-sick-songs are perfect on a day advertised for love. Some are destined for greatness and love. Some not so much. For some love is a profusion of open space. For some, a narrow tightrope in need of careful navigation. Some are just looking for some ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’ as told by Aretha Franklin.
Jeff Crise, Amanda M.G. Busch, Josh CrisePublished 3 years ago in BeatAnti-Valentine's Day: A Playlist Dedicated to Self Love
I have never been one who would describe themselves as a romantic. Blame it on the countless rejections, and crushes who embarrassed me in school (that’s a whole other story) but romance has never been my cup of tea. Ironically, I have been known to cuddle up with super cheesy romantic comedies from the nineties or tearjerker from time to time, because why not watch something that shows me what I could have – and still don’t – while I eat my sorrows in popcorn and sipping good wine.
Anti-Valentine
I've been single for years now, and have no need to do anything involving valentines day. Most people think that it's sad or even crazy for a guy like me to be single, or even not to celebrate valentines day. Shoot, people even think I'm always lonely and junk. In all reality, I'm honestly not even remotely lonely. I just treat valentine's day like my every day life; just chill and listen to music. But for valentines day, I switch up my playlist for music.
A Playlist for the Day That Must Not be Named
Love can be the worst thing to ever happen to you, and it can be the best. It can tear you open, leaving you bitter and hollow, but it can also make you feel on top of the world. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gamble. Personally, I’ve experienced both ends, which has left me feeling neutral about Valentine’s Day. I’m sort of a serial monogamist. It’s not by choice, well maybe a little, but I find myself falling for the bad boys way more than I should. It’s a problem. I know, but luckily, I’m a romantic at heart and continue to look for the right person no matter how bad past relationships may have been.
Brooke HashPublished 3 years ago in Beat