Valentine’s Day is only comes once a year and while this means discount treats and gifts, it also means that we should be sharing our feelings with our loved ones or at least our lusts. Whether you have a significant other or are hoping to be significant to a certain someone, we’ve got your playlist ready for you to strike the mood. Check out our Top 10 Love Songs of the past year and use them whenever you want to.
1. Bryan Adams – Everything I do I do it for you
This song definitely leads the charts. It has the gentle rhythm to start with that gives a glimpse of the love being visualized by the singer. This song was on the sound track of the 1991 movie, ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.’ It is Bryan Adams’ most successful song. It won a Grammy for the lyricists, Adams, Kamen and Lange in the category of Best song written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television. The song has been number one in the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and Austria.
2. Elvis – Love me tender
The song was recorded for the Elvis Presley movie of the same name released in 1956. This song has the rare distinction of having advance orders of a million even before the disc was released. This happened when Elvis performed the song before the release of the movie on the Ed Sullivan show. The individual style of Elvis and the passion with which he sings it makes it an all time super love song.
3. Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
The song was written for an obscure prison movie called Unchained and thus the reason for the name of the song. The music was composed by Alex North and the lyrics were written by Hy Zaret. It is remarkable how many great singers and groups have sung this song. The Righteous Brothers are usually credited as the singers of this great song which perhaps holds the record in that it has at least 500 versions sung by different people in different languages. The famous stars who have resung the song are Cyndi Lauper, U2, Leo Sayer, Elvis Presley, the band Heart, The Supremes and Ricky Nelson.
4. Etta James – At last
Etta James got herself a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame because of this song. It was originally written for the musical Orchestra Wives. The romantic lyrics sing praises of the man in a woman’s life and how happy she is to be with him at last. The song was written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren.
5. George Harrison – My Sweet Lord
It is a love song for God by George Harrison. Love for God has inspired the greatest music in the world from the Hallelujah chorus by Handel, to the poetry of Rumi, and one song in the best love songs should be considered in this category. This song sings the desire of an ordinary human being to know God and to love Him. It was released in 1970.
This is a very important aspect which you must keep in mind in a relationship which is heading towards a break up. Do not drag a relationship. If you don’t find any charm in the relationship or you have decided to break it up, do it instantly. The sooner it happens the better it will be. Being in forcefully in a relationship doesn’t help any one as the interest and the love perishes from the relationship.
Honesty has always been the best policy. Be honest in a relationship. It is possible that you no longer want to be in a relationship and it’s also possible that you jus want to part because you don’t like your partner any more. At any case scenario, be honest to tell your partner the exact reason why you want to break up. It’s very important to make clear the exact reasons of breaking up. Anything hidden may bring you disgraceful thoughts about your own self as well the other person will always be in a state to guess the reason and often guesses made in emotion are wrong.
It is possible that you are seeing someone when you are already in a relationship with someone else. This is nothing more then cheating on the girl you are in a relationship as well as cheating the girl you are seeing. If you have already decided to break up with the existing relationship just break it up instantly and then see someone else. Building a new relationship without ending existing is a fraudulent act and must be avoided.
Do not use the electronic media or a third person help while breaking up. It is always advisable to break up in person with your partner. If you want to break up just call the person and discuss the event face to face. Sending a text message or an email is not ideal. Avoid these technological aids and also keep in mind that your break up should be discussed by both of you not by communicating through a common friend.
Break up can be disastrous for either of you. A heart is tormented when it breaks. So make sure you break up in a private place where there are not many people around. If possible meet up alone in a room or house or a secluded place and then discuss the break up. Breaking up in public can be many a time embarrassing as the outburst of your emotions will be witnessed by many which will give you an unpleasant feeling.
If you are looking for a way to make an impact in an inexpensive yet romantic manner, make for him or her Valentine’s Day handmade card. In the card, you can include pictures of memorable moments the two of you had together or favorite scripts or quotes. Whereas, it may seem like a simple idea, but it goes further to make a great impact on the life of someone you truly cherish.
Flowers has been the modus operandi for couples for generations and has continued to the present age. Women in particular love flowers so never underestimate its affect. The secret is to have the flowers delivered to his or place with an accompanying note. Nevertheless, this valentine you need to be aware of the significance of the color of the flower that you are gifting. Pink roses are a symbol of friendship or rather oral love. Red roses signify love. White roses are a symbol of peace, purity and innocence. Never send yellow flowers to your loved ones as it is a symbol of infidelity and impurity.
Other than flowers, you can use chocolates as a way of showing your love. Where possible, have personalized chocolates made and delivered for him or her. There are different assortments of chocolates that you can choose from the market to gift your loved one, but, the best so far are the bespoke chocolate hampers. This gives you the opportunity to add extras to the hamper or customize it to suite your loved one.
The fourth Valentine gift idea is for men to women. If you really want to take out the norms of Valentine’s and sweep her off her feet, then consider purchasing a ticket for two to Paris. Paris also known as the city of love is every girl’s dream. Fortunately, due to increased competition from various international air carriers, the prices of air tickets have reduced significantly by a big margin. Given that it is Valentines, possibilities are that there will be countless offers from various airlines and travel agents urging folks to book an air ticket to Paris. This is the one gift that will last in her for generations to come.
You may have been wondering when it was going to appear, but at number five is candlelit dinner for two. Candlelit dinner is the oldest known form of romantic evening for two. You do not have to make reservations at a restaurant. You can make the night memorable by preparing making for him/ her hearty meal to dine the night away to. If you are tight on budget then this will be the most affordable dinner you will ever make and enjoy with your partner.
It is difficult to find an 11-year-old who does not worship his comic strip hero. But Sharon Wetherell and Neil Vaughan of Devon, England, decided to marry all dressed as their favorite comic strip character. As children both of them wanted to become their comic strip heroes. It was no surprise when Sharon Wetherell, 40, chose to be dressed as Wonder Woman, while Neil Vaughan, 46, chose Batman.
Ever since the Star Wars movies, more and more couples wish to have a Star Wars themed wedding. Bramwell Brightey and Tamsyn Lofts of the UK were one couple among them. Bramwell Brightey, 33, a window cleaner and his girl friend Tamsyn Lofts, 29, put in a year’s effort to pull of this wedding. Costumes were flown in from America and third wedding invites read “May the 4th be with you.”
Nobody can hate the adorable Shrek. Tracey and Vivian of England were often dubbed as Shrek and Fiona. This inspired this couple from South Wales to have a Shrek themed wedding. Tracey a 33 year old a supervisor and Vivian, 53 is a self employed builder, requested their guests to help them out and dress in costumes from this animated film. The best man was dressed as Monsieur Hood, while the bride’s father obliged by dressing as Lord Farquaad and her mother was the Fairy Godmother, while the bridesmaid chose Snow White.
Marvin Hunter and Kim Silver take their hobby of bow hunting very seriously. This bow hunter couple are so passionate about their hobby that they wanted to add this theme to their wedding. Marvin Hunter, 61, and Kim Silver, 42, from Martelle struck upon an ingenious idea and decided to get married at the tree stand of Anamosa Bow hunters Archery Club.
Lisa Satayut of Michigan always felt happy and at ease when she was shopping for shoes at the local T.J.Maxx store. When her beau Drew Ellis proposed and it was time for the wedding bells, she knew exactly where she wanted to be married. She chose the shoe size 8 aisle of the local T.J.Maxx store in Mt. Pleasant.
A very powerful quote in this movie explains how you should go after the one you love and even if the things you do aren’t completely clean- it will all be worth it in the end. The movie is definitely a love story, albeit a strange one. The fairytale-like elements are taken to another level and made outrageous.
Even though this movie can be hopelessly romantic and is definitely sappy- the message that they are trying to portray is slightly different. Serendipity is based on two lovers who believe in chances, destiny, fate and of course, love. The viewer is made to understand that even a seemingly minute happening can trigger off a series of events that can change your life forever.
This movie focuses on Annabelle, a rebellious teenager who is new to an elite Catholic all-girls boarding school. She falls in love with Simone Bradley, her English teacher. Single-minded till the point of recklessness, Annabelle manages to woo the young teacher who, unfortunately, cannot escape the law in the end.
Both these movies are equally brilliant and if you do decide to watch one of these, it is essential that you watch the other as well. Even though the movie was not too successful because it was felt that it did not have a definite plot, it has been said that the movie will pull you into the screen and make you feel as though you are a part of the discussions that take place between the witty characters.
City of Angels talks about Seth and Maggie’s love story. Seth is an angel who decides to become a human being just so that he can breathe the air she breathes and touch her. A definite tear-jerker and a must-watch.
