Michael Bolton-less Love Songs Mixtape

I am not ashamed to admit that once in a while, I get hooked on the soft rock station and do the most spectacular renditions of songs like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "More Than Words". Although I have the time of my life belting out the chorus and mumbling away or brushing my teeth to the rest of the song, most times I prefer something much less...sensational.

When I want love songs, I look to songs that do not repeat "I LOVE YOU" into the high double digits. Some of the best love songs don't even use the word love. If they do, it is done ever so tastefully, and most importantly, a good love song certainly does not contain earth shattering keytar solos.

Here's a quick list of love songs that always give me butterflies without (too much) reverb. Click on the songs to listen to them:

Idea of Growing Old lyrics By: The Features

If There's Love lyrics By: Citizen Cope

And He Gets the Girl lyrics By: Lupe Fiasco

Pressure Suit lyrics By: Aqualung

Funny Valentine lyrics By: Frank Sinatra

I Miss You lyrics By: Incubus

A Little Bit lyrics By: Lykke Li

This Will Be Our Year lyrics By: The Zombies

Day Too Soon lyrics By: Sia

I Will Follow You into the Dark lyrics By: Death Cab for Cutie

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