Whether you’re single and lovin’ it, or that box of tissues is permanently in reach because of it, Valentine’s Day still remains right around the corner. For all you valentine-less kids out there, don’t fret because those lovebirds aren’t the only ones who get a playlist.
Just a precaution, this playlist moves from your upbeat, loving-the-single-life hit songs down through your slightly depressing, and probably emo, favorites. For those of you who are really feeling the pain this Valentine’s Day, the last few songs go out to you.
1. “Get Crazy” — LMFAO
Basic sentiment: Single life is all about living it up, so get crazy.
Most telling line: “Get crazy get wild, let’s party get loud, if you wanna have fun and do something.”
2. “Blah Blah Blah” — Kesha
Basic sentiment: Girls can be just like guys when it comes to relationships: no strings attached.
Most telling line: “So just hush baby shut up, heard enough, stop stop stop talking that blah blah blah.”
3. “It’s My Life” — Bon Jovi
Basic sentiment: You only live once and it’s up to you to take advantage of it.
Most telling line: “It’s my life, it’s now or never.”
4. “It’s Raining Men” — The Weather Girls
Basic sentiment: Being single is all about getting to pick any and all available men out there; go get ‘em girls!
Most telling line: “It’s raining men! Hallelujah, it’s raining men! Amen!”
5. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” — Bobby McFerrin
Basic sentiment: An oldie but goodie that tells you to just forget about your troubles and be happy.
Most telling line: “Don’t worry don’t do it, be happy, put a smile on your face.”
6. “Me, Myself and I” — Beyonce
Basic sentiment: Independence and belief in yourself is all you need.
Most telling line: “Me, myself and I that’s all I got in the end, that’s what I found out.”
7. “Since You’ve Been Gone” — Kelly Clarkson
Basic sentiment: Sometimes you don’t even realize your relationship is toxic until you’re out of it.
Most telling line: “But since you been gone, I can breathe for the first time.”
8. “I Will Survive” — Gloria Gaynor
Basic sentiment: The belief in love and yourself is enough to help you get over your ex.
Most telling line: “I will survive, as long as I know how to love I know I will stay alive.”
9. “Strong Enough” — Cher
Basic sentiment: Dealing with a cheater and overcoming it. Enough said.
Most telling line: “I’m telling you, that I’m strong enough to live without you.”
10. “I Want You to Want Me” — Cheap Trick
Basic sentiment: There are those times where you just like someone so much that it hurts.
Most telling line: “I want you to want me, I need you to need me, I’d love you to love me ”
11. “A Kiss From a Rose” — Seal
Basic sentiment: While these lyrics are laced in metaphors, an unrequited love is the bottom line.
Most telling line: “You remain, my power, my pleasure, my pain, baby.”
12. “I’m Not Okay” — My Chemical Romance
Basic sentiment: You can try to convince yourself otherwise, but maybe you’re just not okay.
Most telling line: “I’m not okay, you wear me out.”
13. “Love Stinks” — Adam Sandler
Basic sentiment: Someone always gets hurt, so screw love.
Most telling line: “Love stinks, yeah yeah, love stinks.”
14. “I Hate Everything About You” — Three Days Grace
Basic sentiment: Even though you try to forget the ex, sometimes you just can’t.
Most telling line: “I hate everything about you, why do I love you?”
15. “All By Myself” — Celine Dion
Basic sentiment: Sometimes you think you’re fine on your own, but deep down you want someone to spend your time with.
Most telling line: “All by myself, don’t wanna be, all by myself, anymore.”