Maybe love is not all about dressing up in red, eating out at restaurants and giving your "bae" the most hyped gift items. Maybe, for some, love is an unprocessed feeling – a feeling that echoes in a moving novel, a beautiful poem, a romantic movie or a classic love song. Whichever group you may belong to, there’s no doubt you will love to be indulged in some timelessly beautiful love songs on Valentine’s Day, or if you’re a hopeless romantic, on any day. Here’s a randomly numbered list of 10 beautiful, timeless classics to celebrate love:“Right Here Waiting for You” by Richard MarxThe lover’s promise of being there forever even if there’s no hope of reciprocation has been melting the hopelessly romantic’s heart since 1989 when the masterpiece was released. Originally wrote as a letter to his then girlfriend, Marx did not wish the song to go public. But his friends convinced him to release it and the rest is literally history.“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney HoustonThis one is actually a cover and the original song was written and performed by country singer Dolly Parton. Though the song is regarded as a love song today, it was originally written on the occasion of a professional break up, not a separation between lovers. However, Whitney Houston’s cover of the song has become a sad love anthem which talks about lovers parting ways but promising to keep the love alive.“Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” by George Benson/ Glenn MedeirosThis is another song that received more popularity with a cover version. “Nothing’s gonna change my love for you” was originally sung by George Benson and later covered by Glenn Medeiros. The song demonstrates a young yet mature love that knows it’s not the first time it’s happening and knows that it’s ok. With the hope of a wonderful future and the promise to let nothing influence the enthusiastic love, the song tops the playlists of many.“Hello” by Lionel RichieThe speaker is deeply in love with someone whom he fears expressing his love to; but his song reveals everything he has in his heart. The worry of not being loved back and the urge to declare love craft this lovely song which has been a love anthem for generations.“Because You Loved Me” by Celine DionA beautiful ‘thank you for loving me’ song, Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me” was released in 1996. Being loved is a blessing that many take for granted; this song nudges us to acknowledge the love we receive.“Careless Whisper” by George MichaelWe can totally feel the agonizing pain of guilt a lover might go through in George Michael’s classic “Careless Whisper”. It’s one of those songs everyone has heard. The famous sax solo at the beginning of this song is pure magic.“You Are Not Alone” by Michael JacksonMichael Jackson does not only make you dance to his “Beat It” and “Thriller,” but also touches your heart with his beautiful love songs. “You Are Not Alone” makes you believe that distance will never affect your love for that special person. Michael’s soulful voice, the heartrending lyrics and the brilliant composition – everything is the embodiment of true love.“How Deep Is Your Love” by Bee GeesBee Gees were famous for many songs, but “How Deep Is Your Love” is the favourite one for the romantics! This love ballad released in 1977 and was covered by the English boy band Take That in 1996.“Annie’s Song” by John DenverAnnie Martell has to be one of the luckiest people on earth. The legendary song by John Denver “Annie’s Song”, also referred to as “You Fill up My Senses”, is actually an ode to Denver’s then wife Annie Martell. Though their relationship didn’t survive, “Annie’s Song” has not only survived but become an epitome of timeless music.“I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden“I knew I loved you before I met you, I think I dreamed you into life” – isn’t that the feeling you get when you know you’ve found your match? Australian band Savage Garden’s 1999 song “I Knew I Loved You” is about intuition, faith and love that was meant to happen.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
