Stampede Staff Playlist: Valentine’s Day Edition

Arguably one of Swift’s best love songs, ‘Daylight’ puts into words the pure bliss of meeting your soulmate. Throughout the song, Swift reflects on her past relationships, some she describes as “black and white,” others “burning red.” Fans may recognize this reference as a homage to the country-pop classic album ‘Red,’ the ultimate breakup album, full of passion and heightened emotions. Yet, as ...

“Pancakes for Dinner” by Lizzy McApline is a realistic depiction of developing a crush. Throughout the song, McAlpine struggles to confess her true feelings, going off on tangents to avoid the truth. Yet, she returns to the central wish of “eating pancakes for dinner” with her partner, which symbolizes a relationship where both parties can be themselves. In the end, McAlpine holds out hope...

While this song has catchy lyrics that make people want to dance, the meaning behind the song is that humans want to be wanted by someone. The first verse starts with the lyrics “I just wanna be someone. Well, doesn't everyone?” This lyric represents how humans crave connection with each other. Being there for someone even if it is a small act of kindness can change the way people feel about us. T...

Everything about this song explains how teenage girls think when they are infatuated with someone. Unlike boys, girls are more in tune with their emotions and feelings. The chorus of this song says “Lookin' at you got me thinkin' nonsense. Cartwheels in my stomach when you walk in” which explains what a girl might feel when she feels noticed by her crush. These lyrics are so accurate which is why...

This is the ideal song to listen to in the morning because it guarantees a good mood. While also being upbeat this song is so soulful, bright and uplifting.. This song is about how it feels great to be put first or to have your “love on top.” Beyonce talks about a person she can always call, even after having a hard day. ...

This love song by Mac Miller is a beautiful representation of a man's true divine love for a woman. Miller talks about a female who many speculate was Ariana Grande and their journey together from being starving artists to living together and experiencing life with one another. Miller is so in love with this one woman that he is willing to wait for her and to spend the rest of their lives together sa...

This song is worth every bit of the hype that it has received. It is sweet and lovely. It talks about being so in love with someone that you view the time you did not know each other as upsetting. DeMarco talks about loving someone so much that you see any time you did not spend together as wasted, while also promising to work harder to make up for it. It does not get more romantic than this. ...

This is one of the best songs ever written or performed. The lyricism is some of the best I have ever heard and Jeff Buckley sings this song like no one else can. When people discuss this song, they always mention the lyric “it's never over, she is the tear that hangs inside my soul forever,” which is undoubtedly beautiful. Another lyric that outshines this one though is “so I'll wait for you, lov...