buffaBLOG's Valentine's Day Playlist

Why shouldn't we have a day to celebrate love? It's awesome. Whether your valentine is your mom, your cat, or your lover, there's a song out there that expresses just what that person, pet, or inanimate object (love doesn't discriminate) means to you.

1.) T. Rex - Mambo Sun: This song is jam-packed with cheesy one-liners that would totally work on a Valentine's Day card with the right Gary Larson drawing. I've been waiting years for someone to tell me they've got stars in their beard and feel real weird for me. Just not bums.

2.) "I Fink U Freeky" - Die Antwoord: They're not exactly known for writing love songs, but the chorus is practically a Valentine's Day anthem - "I fink u freeky and I like you a lot." Write that on a construction paper heart and pass it to your crush, and surely she'll be yours forever. Either that, or she'll fink u illiterate. It's worth a shot, right?

3.) "Wrestlers" - Hot Chip: If your valentine happens to be a fan of pro-wrestling and metaphors, then this song is for you. Love's little struggles are natural, and sometimes it's OK to be both a lover and a fighter, baby.

4.) "By Your Side" - GAYNGS: I once told my boyfriend I didn't like GAYNGS because they were too sexy. That's why they're perfect for Valentine's Day. The indie-pop supergroup's cover of Sade's beautiful, heartfelt love song will definitely get you in the mood.

5.) "Cutie Boots" - Stepdad: Don't let the name fool you, this song has some deep sentiment. "I wanna kiss you till you know without me telling you that I will never leave you." It's cute and sweet and everything that a love song should be. This one's especially good if your valentine lives far away...LDR's are tough, man.

6.) "Abducted" - Cults: This one's for you, Valentine's naysayers. A pop song about the bitterness of failed love, about knowing you were doomed from the start. The good news is V-Day chocolates will go on sale tomorrow! The better news is that Cults will be in Buffalo on April 23rd! Hooray!

7.) "Tongue Tied" - Grouplove: A song that captures all the hopes, dreams, and awkwardness of falling in love for the first time. Valentine's Day is the perfect time to get a little crushy on somebody (and maybe a little makey-outey, too)!

8.) "Lover's Waltz" - A.A. Bondy: My love of A.A. Bondy is no secret, but I can unbiasedly say that this song is perfect for Valentine's Day. It's part dream and part marriage proposal. I'm officially, publicly calling dibs on this song for first dance at my hypothetical future wedding.

9.) "Family of Love" - Dom: Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about romance. Remember making valentines for your parents? Just imagine how much they'd appreciate your scribbled affection today!