Some of the most romantic-sounding hits hide much heavier truths. Over the years, millions of listeners have slow-danced, ...

The philosopher Plato said that music “gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and everything.” Incomparable jazz musician Louis ...

“What are we gonna do for the ballad?” Our guess is that such a question was asked at one point or another by a member of a band for every classic rock album ever made. For as much as the genre has ...

All songs are love songs. That is if you believe Charles Darwin’s claim that music, like birdsong, developed as a vehicle for sexual selection (indeed, a good voice and a sexy Les Paul go far). But ...

Love is one of Taylor Swift’s favorite things. When she was just 25, she admitted that she had already spent her “whole life tryin’ to put it into words.” From her debut album on, audiences have ...

Disney love songs celebrate growth, acceptance, and love beyond appearances. They capture the magic of first closeness, forbidden love, and emotional turning points. From classic fairy tales to modern ...

The lyrics of “Ask Me Why” are so incredibly romantic. In the song, one person is singing to another about how glad they are that they found love together. The person is even moved to tears. There ...

We’re a few months from Valentine’s Day, but who says it has to be a holiday to plan a romantic night? Romance is timeless—one minute you’re doing the dishes and the next, your significant other is ...