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SCORE MY LIFE: A Love That Shouldn't Last

The Playlist for Everyone Who's Ever Had the Misfortune to Learn to Love

Elle M. Juliette

Feb 10, 2016

William Marsh Rice University

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If you had no other day of the year inviting you to show some love to the ones in your life you'd rather not live without, Sunday would very well be enough. This is the day of love we’re talking about, and it isn’t just about romantic love as everyone suggests. My father used to gift me a rose on the 14th of February every year; my mother always brings me a bundle of chocolates; And let’s not forget those lollipop classroom cards that we used to pass out in grade school. Regardless of whether you gave one or five to that cute boy or girl who caught your eye that year, those suckers were invented specifically for the purpose of sharing the love. Valentine's Day is about expressing your affection — for anyone, for any reason, regardless of who holds your heart this February.

Still, I should probably just tell you: Valentine’s Day is my favorite day of the year. More so than Christmas, more so than my own birthday, more even than my anniversary with my wildly wonderful miracle of a man — and yes, it’s been so since before I met him. I learned from long ago that this day is about more than just carnal connection or romantic gestures, so for anyone who feels disinclined to celebrate romance this 14th, remember your friends! Still, I do love me some romance, and I do recognize that Sunday won’t be a celebration for everyone. So for all those who will pop confetti-for-one in honor of Single’s Day and curse the art of human connection while watching some mediocre and convoluted romance comedy on Sunday afternoon, this playlist is for you, too. Perhaps everyone should have a bit of love and heartbreak in their life every now and then; after all, that's how you know living is worthwhile.

I've compiled a list of 21 love songs and anti-love songs that you're not likely to hear on the radio. On the topic of being in and out of love, you won't find a better life score this side of Valentine's Day. Where on this playlist does the 14th find you this year?

1. The Virgin Love Song

"Stranger to Love" - Charles Perry

2. The Pining Love Song

"Give Me A Try" - The Wombats

3. The Lust Song

"Desire" - Years & Years

4. The Hook-Up Song

"My Type" - Saint Motel

5. The Carnal-Carnival Love Song

"American Money" - BØRNS

6. The Commitment Love Song

"One time" - Marian Hill

7. The Casual Love Song

"If You Ever Want to Be In Love" - James Bay

8. The Lovesick Love Song

"Kiss Me Quick "- Nathan Sykes

9. The Save-Me-From-Myself Love Song

"Hollow" - Tori Kelly, Big Sean

10. The Shit-I'm-in-Deep Love Song

"Get My Name" - Mark Ballas

11. The Blasphemous Love Song

"Holy Ghost" - BØRNS

12. The Guilty-Pleasure Love Song

"Last Vice" - Ida Maria

13. The Destructive Love Song

"The Trouble With Us" - Marcus Marr, Chet Faker

14. The Monstrous-Bickering Love Song

"2 Heads" - Coleman Hell

15. The Good-Old-Days Anti-Love Song

"Coming Up Easy" - Paolo Nutini

16. The Bye-For-My-Own-Good Anti-Love Song

"Up For Now" - KING

17. The Relapse Anti-Love Song

"Overdose" - Alessia Cara

18. The Crash-And-Burn Anti-Love Song

"Set On Fire" - Magic Giant

19. The Breakup-Good-Riddance Anti-Love Song

"Thanks For Nothing" - Brandy Burnette

20. The Eff-You Anti-Love Song

"You're Such A" - Hailee Steinfeld

21. The I-Miss-You Love Song

"Who Are You Loving Now?" - Danny Mercer

BONUS!

Just because I'm a romantic and truly believe that some love stories have an epilogue that somehow brings back all the hope and healing you feel you will ever need in life... And because some tales are really just as simple as two souls coming together because they can't stand to stay apart.

22. The I-Still-Need-You Love Song

"Scars" - James Bay

23. The Simple-as-That Love Song

"Love Always Wins" - Mikey Wax, Prophesy

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SCORE MY LIFE: A Love That Shouldn't Last

The Playlist for Everyone Who's Ever Had the Misfortune to Learn to Love

1. The Virgin Love Song

2. The Pining Love Song

3. The Lust Song

4. The Hook-Up Song

5. The Carnal-Carnival Love Song

6. The Commitment Love Song

7. The Casual Love Song

8. The Lovesick Love Song

9. The Save-Me-From-Myself Love Song

10. The Shit-I'm-in-Deep Love Song

11. The Blasphemous Love Song

12. The Guilty-Pleasure Love Song

13. The Destructive Love Song

14. The Monstrous-Bickering Love Song

15. The Good-Old-Days Anti-Love Song

16. The Bye-For-My-Own-Good Anti-Love Song

17. The Relapse Anti-Love Song

18. The Crash-And-Burn Anti-Love Song

19. The Breakup-Good-Riddance Anti-Love Song

20. The Eff-You Anti-Love Song

21. The I-Miss-You Love Song

BONUS!

22. The I-Still-Need-You Love Song

23. The Simple-as-That Love Song

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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