You Need to Add These New Love Songs to Your Romantic Playlist RTFN
Simply put, this year has been insane. While you’d think every song to come out of 2020 would be super sad or angry, it’s actually been a breeding ground for exceptional new love songs. Admittedly, some will make you a little sad, but most will either have you happy-crying or in a euphoric state. From R&B beats that’ll put your mind at ease to self-love anthems you’ll want on repeat, these new romantic tracks are sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Wrap yourself in the coziest blanket you can find, and get ready to feel some feelings hard.
“Positions,” by Ariana Grande
With Ari’s new album Positions, she really said "Wait a minute, let me make 2020 better real quick." The title track is all about embracing a new love, and that’s the kind of bliss we all need.
“A Muse,” by Dvsn
Anyone in need of an incredibly soothing love song to chill out to? This one by the R&B duo Dvsn won’t disappoint. The first few lyrics pretty much say it all: “When I'm in a bad mood / It's good to know I have you.”
“Play This When I'm Gone,” by Machine Gun Kelly
This bittersweet song will have you missing someone you’ve never even met, like that hottie you briefly made eye contact with in 2017. But it will also have you in your feels about a love that didn’t last for whatever reason. That’s called range, folks.
“Dying Breed,” by The Killers
At its core, this song celebrates a coveted relationship–one that presumably not many others have. I mean, we all want to feel like the relationship we’re in is special, right?
“Safety Net,” by Ariana Grande feat. Ty Dolla $ign
Cliche but true: While embracing a new love is exciting, it’s also scary! Ariana knows this, obviously, and captures it with this bop that will stand the test of time.
“Bigger Love,” by John Legend
Okay, do yourself a favor and watch the music video for this song so you can fully appreciate it. It puts a positive spin on a decent chunk of 2020 and will make you feel both inexplicable warmth and sorrow.
“More Than Enough,” by Alina Baraz
Who doesn’t want to be told that they are more than enough? ICYMI, the entirety of Alina Baraz’s latest album It Was Divine is pure gold and deserves to be played on repeat.
“Comeback,” by JoJo feat. Tory Lanez & 30 Roc
It’s not too little too late for JoJo to get the recognition she deserves. She absolutely kills it with this sexy track off her new album Good to Know. It’ll make you want to sprint to the bedroom with your longtime ~lover~ (or trusty vibrator, we don’t judge).
“To Die For,” by Sam Smith
Sam Smith cuts real deep into the feels with this song. The unexpected yet powerful music video will make you desperately want a significant other to ride out this quarantine with. If you do have a S.O., it’ll make you feel extremely grateful.
“Comfortable,” by H.E.R.
If you can hang out with someone in complete and total comfort, that’s a pretty magical relationship milestone to hit. H.E.R’s “Comfortable” captures that. Plus, her voice is so soothing it could make anyone feel at ease in seconds.
“Honeymoon Fades,” by Sabrina Carpenter
Ahh, the honeymoon phase. This song gets at what everyone hopes a relationship will retain: excitement and strength.
“Grieving,” by Kehlani feat. James Blake
Look, even if you’re saying goodbye to a toxic relationship, properly grieving everything will help you move on. Add this song, along with the rest of Kehlani’s sophomore album, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, to your breakup playlist.
“Stuck With U,” by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
Here’s the bright side of a global pandemic: It’s the true test of any relationship. Can you handle self-quarantining with your partner for months with no end in sight? Ariana Grande’s and Justin Bieber’s relationships seem to be handling it well.
“Love Again,” by Dua Lipa
Recovering from a broken heart is tough work. Dua Lipa’s “Love Again” captures the low-key astonishment that comes from finding a new person to love when you didn’t think you ever would.
“B.S.,” by Jhené Aiko feat. H.E.R.
Being back on your bullshit may generally have a negative connotation, but it’s not always a bad thing! And thanks to Jhené Aiko and H.E.R., “flex on my ex” is the new mantra for 2020.
“What a Man Gotta Do,” by the Jonas Brothers
Although being “locked up” by someone is a questionable relationship sentiment (unless you’re into that! Not judging!), this JoBros bop is pure AF.
“What if I Told You I Love You,” by Ali Gatie
There are a lot of “what ifs” in here, so chronic overthinkers will really feel this. The lyrics that will shake you to your very core: “I wish I told you that I loved you / Now it’s too late, you have someone new.”
“Me and You Together,” by The 1975
This one goes out to all the “just friends” of the world who are truly meant for each other and only now realizing it. The song captures the feel-good vibe you get after watching any early 2000s rom-com related to love in the friend zone.
“Rare,” by Selena Gomez
A song about loving yourself and deserving better? We’re here for it. Also here for that neck tattoo Selena got to celebrate the song.
“No Judgement,” by Niall Horan
That judgment-free type of love is the only love we have an ounce of energy for in 2020. You eat potato chips and ketchup? Great. You sleep with socks on? Okay! No judgment here!
“Still Learning,” by Halsey
Wait…I think Halsey just pulled off the impossible: writing a song about loving yourself that is somehow not cheesy? Round of applause.
“Yummy,” by Justin Bieber
Everyone expresses love in their own way…Justin just happens to show it through ice cream and sex. Honestly, it could be worse! If someone has ever had that “rollin’ eyes back in my head, make my toes curl, yeah, yeah” effect on you, you get it.
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