Five Song Friday - February 14th

Oh man. It's THAT Friday. Happy Friday/Valentine's Day all! I hope you're having a great day, regardless if you're spending it with a significant other or just some friends. Since it's a special occasion, I thought I'd make this week some of my favorite romantic/cheesy songs. See what you think, and then you could even use some for your plans this Valentine's Day.

1. Always - Blink-182
   Easily one of my favorite songs in general, this tune is a good romantic choice, although it might lean towards a more intimate mood. However, the chorus is full of stuff for couples, such as "let me hold you, touch you, feel you, always, kiss you, taste you, all my, always. And while the instrumental is a bit more gritty than the other songs on this list, I assure you it won't damper any moods you're in. It's a classic tune that is great for a romantic dinner or car ride thanks to the acoustic guitar and strings that make appearances throughout, and I highly recommend it. 5/5
2. The Only Exception/Still Into You - Paramore
   I know, this is sort of cheating in terms of "Five Song Friday", but I'll explain why. If you're looking for something that's more low-key, acoustic, and relaxing, then "The Only Exception" is a perfect fit. If you're looking for something with more of a bite and a beat, then "Still Into You"is the song for you. Each have their romantic aspects, and each work differently for different moods. "The Only Exception" has that slow-dance quality, but "Still Into You" is sure to be followed by jumping and dancing around in a very up-beat manner. Both of these are great selections, and will work for the mix of songs you're making. 5/5 & 5/5
3. Whoever She Is - The Maine
   This song is not the most cheery, but has that laid-back mood and acoustic sound that give it a nice romantic feel. John O'Callaghan laments about the things going wrong in his life, but then looks towards the future and the possibilities it holds. If you're into being cheesy, this song is the perfect opportunity to tell that special someone that you don't need to wait till the future to find someone you care about. I know, you can thank me later. Anyways, this song it a good fit for Valentine's playlists, so put it in the mix and it won't disappoint. 5/5
4. Kiss Me Slowly - Parachute
   This song has a fast pace, but a laid-back nature with the low-key drumming, piano line, and acoustic guitar all accenting beautiful vocals. Parachute has a way of bringing out the romance in their songs, and this song is the pinnacle of their attempts to do that. The lyrics may not be entirely happy at points, but the chorus definitely gets cheesy with lines like "taste your lips and feel your skin" and "when the time comes, baby don't run, just kiss me slowly". Throw this song in your playlist for the day, and I promise it'll fit right in with all those other romantic mushy songs. 5/5
5. Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) - Frank Sinatra
   You can never go wrong with some classic Sinatra. While this song doesn't quite sound like the rest of these songs, it is sure to be a perfect fit for this holiday of romance and love. With lines like "fill my heart with song, and let me sing forevermore"and "you are all I long for" and the swaying big band in the background, it provides a wonderful soundtrack to a lovely dinner at home or a drive to a night out. It may be old, but it has a timeless quality that will have it continuing to play for couples all around the world for many years to come. 5/5