I adore love songs, yet with maturity, I've recognized that their sentiments can be overly dramatic and sometimes unhealthy. Below is a list of 10 love songs that serve as a soothing balm for the heart.
The Meaning by Fruition is such a beautiful open song about appreciating the present and not using a relationship for "salvation" and not putting a lot of expectations on it. Just enjoyment.
I Go To My Heart by The Avett Brothers is a love song written to his own heart
Peaceful Easy Feeling by Kate Wolf is one you may recognize because The Eagles made it famous. The worlds are conveyed with much more impact when sung by Kate Wolf, in my opinion. It speaks of having your own back in love, and not being let down by your partner because you love yourself.
Bright Side by Ryan Montebleau - It doesn't get any better than reminding each other of your own lights! Plus, extra points for real vulnerability!
Silver Dollar by Sierra Ferrell is celebrating enjoying someone and not looking to them for security, money or even receiving love. She wants to "give away love!"
Razor Love by Neil Young- I love the warm and unconditional feeling of love in this one. He trusts her.
Into The Mystic by Van Morrison celebrates the feeling of the connection. It is clear he feels very bonded and also very free!
You Turn Me On I'm A Radio by Joni Mitchell- This song is a sincere invitation for love, stated vulnerably, and also firm a boundary- "If there's no good reception for me then tune me out." Direct and clear.
Easy Love by Leslie Mendelson is simple pure honoring of love that works.
Shake The Frost by Tyler Childers is a man whole heartedly taking responsibility for his mistakes and at the same time being incredibly romantic. Swoon!
I do understand that many of these can be interpreted differently than I have, as music is expansive in that sense. I also adore a good romantic love song brimming with longing and angst, so I am not disparaging other love songs. I believe that being conscious of how we define love shapes our experience of it and its beneficial to have a whole range of influences, including more life affirming ones which create the feelings of fulfillment we desire.
What are your favorite love songs? Please share!
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