Scenario one: you’ve just scored a date with the girl of your dreams but you’re worried if the chemistry will be there and wonder what you guys will talk about during the course of the evening. Scenario two: you’ve spent years with your significant other and to celebrate a special anniversary, you want to go the extra mile to make your intimate meeting even more special.
Whether you’re cooking at home with that special someone or celebrating a milestone in your relationship, a little bit of romantic music can really put a bow on your proverbial relationship. After all, the prospect of having a candle-lit dinner without a catchy love song in the background almost seems preposterous, doesn’t it?
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1. Stuck With U - Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
Like many other artists including Taylor Swift and John Mayer, Ariana Grande also uses her own love life as an inspiration for her song lyrics. Her pop song “Stuck With U” is the perfect example of this which the pop queen wrote for her future husband Dalton Gomez.
Released during the 2020 quarantine period when we were all stuck in our houses, “Stuck With U” is about sticking with your loved ones when the going gets tough. The music video shows Grande and her partner Gomez shaking a leg while the ambiance becomes even more romantic when Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Baldwin also join in on the fun with some couples dancing.
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2. Own It - Stormzy (ft. Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy)
While saying the words romance and Stormzy in the same sentence does seem a little weird, the British artist did end up surprising us in 2019 with “Own It.” Once you realize that Stormzy had a helping hand from fellow artists Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy when making this track, the whole premise suddenly starts to make a lot of sense.
It would be remiss of us to not include something from Ed Sheeran for the perfect playlist to go with your bridal gown and that sparkling diamond on your ring finger on your special day. With its empowering, seductive theme and thumping beat “Own It” is the perfect choice for such an occasion.
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3. Positions - Ariana Grande
Pop princess Arian Grande marked a new chapter in her life with “Positions” which she released a few months after getting married to Dalton Gomez at her $6.75 million mansion in Montecito. Unsurprisingly, the album is a tribute to her husband Gomez and her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller.
Given that Grande drew inspiration from her love life and recent marriage for “Positions,” the titular track is perfect for a romantic date or getaway. Talking to her lover, the lyrics stipulate that from the kitchen to the bedroom, there is nothing that the pop star wouldn’t do for the man she has committed to spending the rest of her life with. If any song could melt hearts, then this is it.
