14 Unknown Love Songs for the Perfect DIY Valentine’s Day Gift

Inside: Here’s a cheap, easy DIY Valentine’s Day gift idea that your honey will love – a playlist of the best unknown love songs. Plus, you can make it last minute!

Some people collect stamps, or sports memorabilia, or Pez dispensers.

I collect love songs.

But not cheese-tacular junk like “My Heart Will Go On” or “Lady in Red.”

We’re talking modern, upbeat songs about real love – no heartbreak or unrequited love in this round-up.

Which makes my little unknown love songs collection the PERFECT ready-made Valentine’s Day gift from you to your honey.

Plus, these songs are so good you’ll want to add them to your own everyday playlist.

For an easy DIY Valentine’s Day gift that’ll get you major brownie points, buy a few of the love songs listed below and follow my tutorial on how to share a playlist. Wrap your playlist, maybe throw in a box of chocolate, and you’re done!

Bonus: As a bonus for joining my weekly newsletter, download a free cheat sheet of 60 simple ideas for how to connect with your partner.

14 Unknown Love Songs for Your Valentine’s Day Playlist

For even more great love songs, be sure to check out the full love songs playlist linked at the end of this post.

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1. Stuck on You by Meiko

‘Cause you are the one I could see having fun with
Not just for the night, but for the rest of my life
You are the one I could never be done with
I want you tonight and for the rest of my life

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

2. Love Love Love (Let You Go) by Andy Grammer

No defenses I’m too deep for common sense
Well it’s love, love, love, love, love
Oh my I’m so delighted; I don’t try to even fight it
I think you should know that I will never let you go

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

3. The Little Things by Carlos Bertonatti

Run, run, run
Underneath my pillow case
And come, come, come
Closer to me, yeah
If life has taught me anything
It?’s all about the little things

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

4. Overwhelmed by Tim McMorris

I could sing a thousand songs about you, still that would not do
There’s a million tiny things that make the things that you do, you
I wouldn’t trade our time together, wouldn’t trade for anything
‘Cause nothing else here in the world can bring the happiness you bring

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

5. Thank You by Mozella

You fight off my enemies
You’d take a bullet for me
And you know I’d do the same for you
‘Cause that’s how we roll
Connected at the soul

Listen: Apple Music

6. All of You by Busby Marou

So if you choose always me
I’ll make a promise to choose all of you
And if you will follow me now
I’ll be always there to follow you

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

7. Better Than Love by Griffin House

So when I’m walking down the road and feeling bad
Can’t understand the things you do
Nothing turns out the way we planned
You’re still my baby, and I’m still your man

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

8. Love by Matt White

And I, I, I, I, I…I can feel it in your kiss
It just gives me tender bliss
What is love, what is love?
I just want it to be love

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

9. Lucky by Kat Edmonson

Happiness
Feels like this
Your heart upon your sleeve
There’s a place
In time and space
Where we can all be free

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

10. 3 Rounds and a Sound by Blind Pilot

They’re playing our song
They’re playing our song
Can you see the lights?
Can you hear the hum
Of our song?

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

11. Brand New Day by Tim Myers

Wake up
Open your sleepy eyes
Stretch out
Make up the bed now
Sunlight
Kissing your face again
Breakfast
Coffee is waiting

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

12. You Are the Only One I Love by Jaymay

The first thing that you said to me was
“Jamie I love you, Jamie I love you, Jamie, Jamie, I love you”
And I’ve never been one to believe in love at first sight
But now I know it exists

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

13. Love Is What You Are by Old 97’s

Love is what you are
Not what you do
I know what you are
And I love you

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

14. Don’t Let Me Fall by Lenka

You’re just the one that I’ve been waiting for
I’ll give you all that I have to give and more
But don’t let me fall
Don’t let me fall

Listen: Apple Music | Amazon Music

Download Your Free Cheat Sheet

When you need ideas for how to connect with your partner even when you’re busy and tired, use this cheat sheet of 60 simple ways to reconnect.

1. Download the free cheat sheet. Join my weekly-ish newsletter and as a bonus, you’ll get the printable! Just click here to download and subscribe.
2. Print. Any paper will do the trick, but card stock would be ideal.
3. Tuck your cheat sheet somewhere handy like your purse or wallet. Or if your spouse is in on it, hang it on your fridge. Then when you need an idea for connecting, pick a random idea and do it.

Here’s a sneak peek of your printable cheat sheet:

Download now: 150 Conversation Starters for Couples That Will Make You Feel Closer Than Ever

Want More?

Check out 75+ of the Best Unknown Love Songs.

Your Turn

What’s your favorite contemporary, non-sappy love song? Leave a comment to share your fave!