Love Songs — Hive

When you picture a quintessential love song, a certain type of ditty probably comes to mind: something slow, syrupy and sappy. The songs on this list prove that romantic tunes don't have to be. The best love songs of all time actually sound nothing like each other. There are the slow-dance jams, for sure, but there are also upbeat, thank-God-I-found you songs; yearning ballads that capture what it feels like to pine for another person and even a couple of breakup numbers for if you’re trying to get over a breakup Whether you’re looking for a song to use because you're searching for your first dance at your wedding, putting together a playlist for Valentine’s Day or making a bold declaration of love a la Lloyd Dobler holding the radio over his head in Say Anything, these recording artists have been there before — and they’re able to put what you’re feeling into words better than you can. (Just don't use "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel. Dobler has ruined that one for anyone who comes after him — it's not on this list.) And, if your No. 1 isn't on this list, let us know your favorite in the comments below.

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