You must have heard many love songs over the years, bad and good, but which would you say have the best love song lyrics? How many love song lyrics have you heard that tugged at your heartstrings and made you feel butterflies in your stomach?
Well, we’re here with a list of the 100 best love song lyrics that left a huge impression on every listener. Having been compiled after going through hundreds of similar lists, all of the lyrics on this list hit us so hard that for a second we thought Cupid’s arrow had struck us.
Below are the 100 best love song lyrics of all time
- Perfect (2017) – Ed Sheeran
- Something (1969) – The Beatles
- Make You Feel My Love (2008) – Adele
- Can’t Help Falling In Love (1961) – Elvis Presley
- My Heart Will Go On (1997) – Celine Dion
- Vanilla Twilight (2010) – Owl City
- Just the Way You Are (2010) – Bruno Mars
- I Want to Know What Love Is (1999) – Foreigner
- Always Be My Baby (1995) – Mariah Carey
- Love You Like a Love Song (2011) – Selena Gomez
- I Just Called to Say I Love You (1984) – Stevie Wonder
- Saving All My Love For You (1985) – Whitney Houston
- At Last (1960) – Etta James
- Unconditional (2013) – Katy Perry
- I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing (1998) – Aerosmith
- A Thousand Years (2011) – Christina Perri
- Wichita Lineman (1968) – Glen Campbell
- All I Want is You (1989) – U2
- 21 Questions (2003) – 50 Cent
- Everlasting Light (2010) – The Black Keys
- If Our Love Is Wrong (2018) – Calum Scott
- Unchained Melody (1955) – The Righteous Brothers
- Your Song (1971) – Elton John
- Love Story (2008) – Taylor Swift
- She Loves You (1963) – The Beatles
- Baby Love (1964) – The Supremes
- What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993) – Tina Turner
- Love Calls (2002) – Kem
- Just a Little Bit of Your Heart (2018) – Ariana Grande
- Still the One (1998) – Shania Twain
- My Best Friend (1999) – Tim McGraw
- You Were Meant For Me (1929) – Gene Kelly
- God Only Knows (1966) – The Beach Boys
- Everything I Do I Do It For You (1989) – Bryan Adams
- That’s Amore (1953) – Dean Martin & Deana Martin
- Truly Madly Deeply (1997) – Savage Garden
- The Idea Of Growing Old (2004) – The Features
- Love To Love You Baby (1975) – Donna Summers
- If We Have Each Other (2018) – Alex Benjamin
- When I Look At You (2009) – Miley Cyrus
- If I Can’t Have You (2019) – Shawn Mendes
- Like I’m Gonna Lose You (2015) – Meghan Trainor
- Have I Told You Lately (1993) – Rod Stewart
- Home (2009) – Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
- Love Is In The Air (1977) – John Paul Young
- Till There Was You (1963) – The Beatles
- The Way You Look Tonight (1936) – Frank Sinatra
- Crazy Love (1970) – Van Morrison
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (1973) – Stevie Wonder
- That’s How Strong My Love Is (1965) – Otis Redding
- Thinking Out Loud (2014) – Ed Sheeran
- I’ll Be (1997) – Edwin McCain
- Thank You For Loving Me (2000) – Bon Jovi
- I’m Yours (2008) – The Script
- Video Games (2011) – Lana Del Ray
- Because You Loved Me (1996) – Celine Dion
- Halo (2009) – Beyonce
- God Gave Me You (2011) – Blake Shelton
- I Won’t Give Up (2012) – Jason Mraz
- My All (1998) – Mariah Carey
- Love On The Brain (2016) – Rihanna
- You Must Love Me (1996) – Madonna
- Valentine (1997) – Martina McBride
- You’re The Inspiration (1984) – Chicago
- It Might Be You (1982) – Stephen Bishop
- For The Longest Time (1983) – Billy Joel
- Let Her Go (2012) – Passenger
- If I Ain’t Got You (2003) – Alicia Keys
- All These Years (2018) – Camilla Cabello
- I Can’t Fall in Love Without You (2017) – Zara Larson
- It’s Gotta Be You (2016) – Isaiah Firebrace
- Won’t Go Home Without You (2007) – Maroon 5
- Ain’t No Other Man (2006) – Christina Aguilera
- My Everything (2014) – Ariana Grande
- Keep Bleeding Love (2007) – Leona Lewis
- Locked Out of Heaven (2012) – Bruno Mars
- Mirrors (2013) – Justin Timberlake
- Grenade (2010) – Bruno Mars
- Baby Can I Hold You (1988) – Tracy Chapman
- African Queen (2004) – Face Idibia
- Talking To The Moon (2011) – Bruno Mars
- One Love (2006) – Kaysha
- A Thousand Years (2011) – Christina Perri
- True Colors (1986) – Cyndi Lauper
- Again (2013) – Bruno Mars
- Come Away With Me (2002) – Norah Jones
- Purify Me (2005) – India Arie
- Waiting in Vain (1977) – Bob Marley
- Next To Me (2012) – Emili Sandé
- Rest Of My Life (2016) – Bruno Mars
- Never Forget You (2015) Zara Larson
- Young And Beautiful (2013) – Lana Del Ray
- Kiss Me (1998) – Sixpence None the Richer
- No Ordinary Love (2011) – Sade
- Despacito (2017) – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber
- Is That Alright? (2018) – Lady Gaga
- Still Into You (2013) – Paramore
- Adore You (2013) – Miley Cyrus
- Say You Won’t Let Go (2016) – James Arthur
- Marry Me – Bruno Mars
1. Perfect (2017) – Ed Sheeran
“When you said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it
Darling, you look perfect tonight”
Come on, does Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” need any introduction? There’s a reason it’s one of the most-played songs at weddings. What spells love more than thinking someone is perfect, even when they, themselves, don’t?
2. Something (1969) – The Beatles
“Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover”
Have you ever come across someone who just feels, well, different? Well, this is exactly what these lyrics from Something by The Beatles talk about. That someone who makes you feel something you just can’t put into words.
3. Make You Feel My Love (2008) – Adele
“I’ve known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong”
Nothing encapsulates the feeling of love at first sight better than these lyrics from Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love.” This might not be the most popular of this singer’s songs, but it’s definitely one of the most hard-hitting.
4. Can’t Help Falling In Love (1961) – Elvis Presley
“Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can’t help
Falling in love with you.”
Many songs from the 1960s have been forgotten. However, Elvis Presley’s legendary “Can’t Help Falling In Love” is one that has more than stood the test of time. It’s still as beautiful as the day it came out.
5. My Heart Will Go On (1997) – Celine Dion
“Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go ’til we’re gone”
Come on, you knew Celine Dion’s legendary song from Titanic was going to make this list. Having broken multiple records for being so beautiful, “My Heart Will Go On” has become an anthem for lovers all over the world.
6. Vanilla Twilight (2010) – Owl City
“‘Because the spaces between your fingers
Are right where mine fit perfectly”
These lyrics from Owl City’s “Vanilla Twilight” are something all of us lonely people can relate to. The entire song speaks of how it feels to long for someone, and these lyrics sum it up perfectly.
7. Just the Way You Are (2010) – Bruno Mars
“When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are”
You can expect to see Bruno Mars and his old love songs a lot on this list. However, these lyrics from “Just the Way You Are” are just perfect as they perfectly capture how it feels to be madly in love.
8. I Want to Know What Love Is (1999) – Foreigner
“Through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder”
For all of us who have been longing to know what it feels to truly fall in love, we’re sure that these lyrics from “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner hit deep.
9. Always Be My Baby (1995) – Mariah Carey
“You’ll always be a part of me
I’m part of you indefinitely”
Love is eternal, and Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” is the perfect representation of this. No matter the time or distance, two people in love are always part of each other.
10. Love You Like a Love Song (2011) – Selena Gomez
“Music to my heart that’s what you are
A song that goes on and on”
Just like all of the songs mentioned in this list of the best love song lyrics, a loved one is someone who makes you feel all warm and giddy inside. Selena Gomez’s early lyrics in “Love You Like a Love Song” speak of exactly this.
11. I Just Called to Say I Love You (1984) – Stevie Wonder
“I’ll just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.”
Sometimes you just want to call your loved one to tell them how much they mean to you. Well, let these lyrics from “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder be your sign to do just that.
12. Saving All My Love For You (1985) – Whitney Houston
“You used to tell me we’d run away together
Love gives you the right to be free.
You said be patient; just wait a little longer.
But that’s just an old fantasy.”
Unfortunately, not all love songs are positive. Sometimes, you might be in need of some good old-fashioned heartache, and these lyrics from Whitney Houston’s “Saving All My Love For You” are perfect for that.
13. At Last (1960) – Etta James
“At last, my love has come along.
My lonely days are over.
And life is like a song.”
These lyrics from Etta James’ “At Last” resonate with those of us who finally found someone to love after longing for countless years.
14. Unconditional (2013) – Katy Perry
“All your insecurities
All the dirty laundry
Never made me blink one time.”
Love means looking past all the flaws of your loved one, and that’s exactly what these lyrics from Katy Perry’s “Unconditional” elaborate on.
15. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing (1998) – Aerosmith
“Don’t want to close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep
‘Cause I miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing.”
Spending time with your loved one makes you want that moment to last forever. These lyrics by Aerosmith perfectly capture this feeling in a way we’re sure many of us can relate to.
16. A Thousand Years (2011) – Christina Perri
“How can I love when I’m afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone,
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.”
Love can make you strong and Christina Perri’s lyrics from her infamous “A Thousand Years” song reflect this perfectly. Sometimes, you feel as though you want to be stronger for someone else.
17. Wichita Lineman (1968) – Glen Campbell
“And I need you more than want you
And I want you for all time.”
Being away from your loved one isn’t easy. These lyrics by Glen Campbell are something many of us who have had to spend a long time away from our partners might relate to a little too much.
18. All I Want is You (1989) – U2
“All the promises we make,
from the cradle to the grave,
when all I want is you.”
We go through our entire lives with so many distractions. However, these lyrics from U2 teach us what’s truly important in our lives, which is spending time with our loved ones.
19. 21 Questions (2003) – 50 Cent
“I love you like a fat kid loves cake.
It’s not classy, and it’s pretty tasteless,
but competing with that kind of love is not easy.”
These lyrics from 50 Cent might be a little different from the other entries on this list, but all it shows is that love doesn’t have to be expressed in a specific sort of way. Different people have different ways of expressing their love, and that’s okay.
20. Everlasting Light (2010) – The Black Keys
“Love is the coal,
That makes this train roll.”
The best love song lyrics don’t have to be super deep or sophisticated, and these lyrics from The Black Keys prove that. Life is like a train and the only way to make this ride worth it is having someone to love.
21. If Our Love Is Wrong (2018) – Calum Scott
“If our love is wrong
Then I don’t ever wanna be right.”
Even when everyone else is against you, as long as you have love, that’s all you need. Calum Scott has come out with many beautiful love songs in the past, but these lyrics from “Only Human” take the cake.
22. Unchained Melody (1955) – The Righteous Brothers
‘Oh, my love, my darling
I’ve hungered for your touch.’”
If you’ve watched the 80s movie “Ghost” then you’ve definitely heard of this song before. These specific lyrics from The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Brothers” perfectly encapsulate the feeling of longing for the touch of a loved one.
23. Your Song (1971) – Elton John
“I hope you don’t mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is
While you’re in the world.”
Elton John has always been exceptional at singing his heart out, but these lyrics from his 1971 “Your Song” just hit differently. Sometimes, you just want that person to know how better life is because of them.
24. Love Story (2008) – Taylor Swift
“You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess
It’s a love story, baby, just say, Yes”
“Love Story” is one of Taylor Swift’s most popular songs and there’s no surprise as to why. With lyrics that make you daydream about finding the one, it’ll make you want a Romeo or Juliet of your own.
25. She Loves You (1963) – The Beatles
“With a love like that
You know you should be glad”
Sometimes, things just don’t work out. There’s nothing worse than seeing the one you love love someone else, especially when the other person doesn’t value that love.
26. Baby Love (1964) – The Supremes
“All of my whole life through
I never love no one but you”
How many crushes have you had? Probably a lot. However, when you fall truly in love with someone, all those crushes and past experiences are meaningless, and that’s exactly what these lyrics by The Supremes mean.
27. What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993) – Tina Turner
“What’s love
but a sweet old fashioned notion”
Heartbreak is a terrible thing, and it might make you doubt the entire notion of love. Well, if you feel as though you can relate to this, then you’ll probably relate to these lyrics from Tina Turner too.
28. Love Calls (2002) – Kem
“There’s nowhere to hide
When love is callin’ your name”
Love doesn’t ask for anyone’s permission and you can’t choose who or when you fall in love with. As these lyrics say, you just can’t hide when it’s your turn.
29. Just a Little Bit of Your Heart (2018) – Ariana Grande
“Just a little bit of your heart is all I want”
When you love someone but you just know that person doesn’t feel the same way, what do you do? You wish and hope that they give you even the tiniest place in their heart.
30. Still the One (1998) – Shania Twain
“You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life.”
Even when things don’t work out between you and someone else, that doesn’t mean all the experiences, memories, and feelings just instantly die. No, they stay and turn into longing.
31. My Best Friend (1999) – Tim McGraw
“I fall in love all over
Every time I look at you.”
Love is a beautiful thing. When you love someone so much, it’s as though every look at that one person reminds you just why you love them and you find yourself falling all over again.
32. You Were Meant For Me (1929) – Gene Kelly
“You were meant for me
and I was meant for you.”
Whether or not you believe in the phrase “Match made in Heaven,” falling in love with someone will make you feel as though there’s at least some truth in it.
33. God Only Knows (1966) – The Beach Boys
“God only knows
What I’d be without you.”
After spending even the bare minimum time with the right person, it becomes impossible to imagine a life without them. These lyrics by The Beach Boys talk of exactly this and how only God knows where you would be or how your life would be without that special person.
34. Everything I Do I Do It For You (1989) – Bryan Adams
“You know it’s true
Everything I do
I do it for you.”
When you’re in love you want to do all you can for that special person. You start working harder, you start thinking more, and you become more motivated to give the world to your love which is what these lyrics reflect.
35. That’s Amore (1953) – Dean Martin & Deana Martin
“When you dance down the street
With a cloud at your feet
You’re in love.”
How do you know you’re truly in love? Well, according to Dean and Deana Martin, it’s only when you feel so happy that you want to dance on the streets that you’re really in love.
36. Truly Madly Deeply (1997) – Savage Garden
“I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me”
Sometimes, you might feel as though you want to experience all sorts of things with your loved one. Like these lyrics by Savage Garden, you might want to climb mountains, swim in seas, and just stay together until the end.
37. The Idea Of Growing Old (2004) – The Features
“We can talk all night, we can talk all day,
We can play charades when there is nothing to say.
You turn me on to the idea of growing old.”
When you find the right person, even the thought of growing old might sound appealing if it means you can stay with that person for all time.
38. Love To Love You Baby (1975) – Donna Summers
“I love to love you baby
When you’re laying so close to me
There’s no place I’d rather you be than with me”
If you ask a person in love what the best place to be is for them, chances are they’d say wherever their love is. These lyrics by Donna Summers say the same thing, just in a much more romantic way.
39. If We Have Each Other (2018) – Alex Benjamin
“When the world’s not perfect
When the world’s not kind
If we have each other, then we’ll both be fine”
This world can be a hard place to live in. However, just knowing that the love of your life is living in the world as well can make it that much better.
40. When I Look At You (2009) – Miley Cyrus
“When I look at you, I see forgiveness
I see the truth / You love me for who I am
Like the stars hold the moon
Right there where they belong
And I know I’m not alone.”
Acceptance and belonging are important for everyone. When you find that special person who loves you for who you are, you’ll know that you aren’t alone. Just like Miley Cyrus says in these lyrics.
41. If I Can’t Have You (2019) – Shawn Mendes
“I’d drive through the night
Just to be near you, baby
Heart open, testify
Tell me that I’m not crazy.”
The phrase “crazy in love” might not have been popularized by Shawn Mendes, but we do believe these lyrics from his song “If I Can’t Have You” mirror this saying perfectly.
42. Like I’m Gonna Lose You (2015) – Meghan Trainor
“You would explain the current, as I just smile
Hoping I just stay the same and nothing will change
And it’ll be us, just for a while
Do we even exist?
That’s when I make the wish.”
Spending time with someone you love can make you wish for time to just be frozen eternally. If you’ve ever felt that way before, then you’ll greatly relate to these lyrics from Meghan Trainor.
43. Have I Told You Lately (1993) – Rod Stewart
“You fill my life with laughter
And somehow you make it better
Ease my troubles
That’s what you do.”
These lyrics by Rod Stewert do their job of reminding us to tell the people important to us that we love them perfectly.
44. Home (2009) – Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
“There ain’t nothing that I need
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I’m with you.”
Have you heard of the phrase “Home is where the heart is?” Well, that’s what we were reminded of the first time we listened to these lyrics by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros.
45. Love Is In The Air (1977) – John Paul Young
“Love is in the air everywhere I look around
Love is in the air every sight and every sound
It’s something that I must believe in
And it’s there when I look in your eyes.”
If you’ve been looking for a feel-good song with some uplifting lyrics then “Love Is In The Air” by John Paul Young is the perfect song for you.
46. Till There Was You (1963) – The Beatles
“There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
Till there was you.”
Everybody’s a non believer of love until they fall in love for themselves, and The Beatles knew this. Experience a blast from the past with these beautiful lyrics.
47. The Way You Look Tonight (1936) – Frank Sinatra
“Some day, when I’m awfully low
When the world is cold
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
And the way you look tonight,”
Sometimes, the world might test our patience and then kick us when we’re down, but just knowing that your loved one is in it too makes things just a little bit better.
48. Crazy Love (1970) – Van Morrison
“I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heaven’s open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that’s where I belong.”
Those who have had to spend days, or even weeks without seeing their love will definitely relate to these lyrics by Van Morrison.
49. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (1973) – Stevie Wonder
“You must have known that I was lonely
Because you came to my rescue
And I know that this must be heaven
How could so much love be inside you?”
Have you ever wondered how someone could be so, well, full of love? These lyrics by Stevie Wonder have us all thinking of that one person we all have in our lives.
50. That’s How Strong My Love Is (1965) – Otis Redding
“I’ll be the weeping willow drowning in my tears
And you can go swimming when you are here
I’ll be the rainbow after the tears are gone
Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm.”
These beautiful lyrics by Otis Redding talk about how life seems dull usually, but as soon as you see that one special person, all the tears stop and a lovely rainbow comes out.
51. Thinking Out Loud (2014) – Ed Sheeran
“Cause, honey your soul could never grow old, it’s evergreen
And, baby, your smile’s forever in my mind and memory.”
When you love someone, it’s as if they’re the most beautiful person in the world. Regardless of how much time passes or how old the body gets, the soul shall forever remain beautiful.
52. I’ll Be (1997) – Edwin McCain
“I’ll be better when I’m older
I’ll be the greatest fan of your life.”
Right person wrong time is something many people say. However, only when someone has met someone like that can they truly understand how much regret it leaves someone with.
53. Thank You For Loving Me (2000) – Bon Jovi
“Thank you for loving me
For being my eyes when I couldn’t see.”
These lyrics by Bon Jovi speak of how much gratitude one feels when they have someone who just refuses to give up on them, even when their efforts aren’t recognized.
54. I’m Yours (2008) – The Script
“I may not have the softest touch
I may not say the words as such
And though I may not look like much
I’m yours.”
If you’ve ever wondered how you were able to score that significant other, then these lyrics might resonate with you on a personal level. While these feelings of insecurity are normal, you should keep your head up because you’re worth it too.
55. Video Games (2011) – Lana Del Ray
“Heaven is a place on earth with you.”
Simple yet effective, these lyrics by Lana Del Ray hit a little too close to home. The feeling of immense happiness you feel when with that special someone might make you feel like you’re already in heaven.
56. Because You Loved Me (1996) – Celine Dion
“Maybe I don’t know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you.”
Celine Dion just has a way with words, and these lyrics in “Because You Loved Me” are no different. The immense feelings of gratitude that people feel just to be loved by someone are perfectly translated here.
57. Halo (2009) – Beyonce
“Remember those walls I built?
Well, baby they’re tumbling down
and they didn’t even put up a fight
they didn’t even make a sound.”
Many people have had experiences in the past that made them build up metaphorical walls. However, it just takes that one right person for all those defenses to come crashing down.
58. God Gave Me You (2011) – Blake Shelton
“God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt.”
Love is never without its ups and downs, much like life. However, it also has the power to soldier through any difficulties and come out even stronger than before.
59. I Won’t Give Up (2012) – Jason Mraz
“And when you’re needing your space to do some navigating
I’ll be here patiently waiting to see what you find.”
Many love stories just don’t work out. Sometimes, your significant other might need some space or time to themselves. In this scenario, the best thing to do is to give them what they ask for and be patient.
60. My All (1998) – Mariah Carey
“I am thinking of you in my sleepless solitude tonight
If it’s wrong to love you then my heart just won’t let me be right.”
These lyrics express profound longing and inner turmoil. They convey a sleepless night filled with thoughts of a forbidden love that the heart simply cannot deny.
61. Love On The Brain (2016) – Rihanna
“No matter what I do
I’m no good without you
And I can’t get enough
Must be love on the brain.”
There’s always a sense of need or dependency when it comes to loving someone, and Rihanna capitalizes on this fact perfectly in these lyrics.
62. You Must Love Me (1996) – Madonna
“Deep in my heart I’m concealing
Things that I’m longing to say
Scared to confess what I’m feeling
Frightened you’ll slip away”
When you’re friends with someone you have feelings for, there’s always the fear of confession running what you have currently. If you’ve ever been through that, then chances are you’ll be able to relate to these lyrics by Madonna.
63. Valentine (1997) – Martina McBride
“Even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart
until the end of time
You’re all I need, my love, my Valentine”
Love is all you need in this world, and Martina McBride’s lyrics seem to think the same thing. Even if the entire world changes for the worse, as long as you have your love, things will be alright.
64. You’re The Inspiration (1984) – Chicago
“You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love to last forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time”
These lyrics express eternal love and longing, emphasizing the enduring nature of their relationship. It speaks of yearning for your partner’s presence throughout time.
65. It Might Be You (1982) – Stephen Bishop
“Something’s telling me it might be you
Yeah, it’s telling me it must be you
And I’m feeling it’ll just be you
All of my life”
These lyrics by Stephen Bishop express a deep conviction that a special someone is the one destined for a lifetime of love and connection. Emphasizing a powerful connection and enduring commitment.
66. For The Longest Time (1983) – Billy Joel
“I don’t care what consequence it brings
I have been a fool for lesser things
I want you so bad,
I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for the longest time”
Billy Joel’s songs have a way with words, and these lyrics are no different. They express unwavering love and the willingness to face consequences. They prioritize a deep desire and commitment to hold someone for an extended duration, despite past mistakes.
67. Let Her Go (2012) – Passenger
“But dreams come slow and they go so fast.
You see her when you close your eyes.”
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone, and these lyrics by Passenger convey this perfectly. This song is as popular as it is for a reason, after all.
68. If I Ain’t Got You (2003) – Alicia Keys
“Some just want everything.
But everything means nothing.
If I ain’t got you, yeah.”
You can have all the riches and luxuries in the world, but if you don’t have that special someone with you then it’s all meaningless.
69. All These Years (2018) – Camilla Cabello
“Cause after all these years.
I still feel everything when you are near.”
No matter how many years go by, once you fall in love with someone, you still feel those butterflies in your chest, right? Well, looks like Camilla Cabello does too if these lyrics of hers are anything to go by.
70. I Can’t Fall in Love Without You (2017) – Zara Larson
“I can’t fall in love without you.”
Just like how it takes two hands to clap, it takes two people to fall in love. These lyrics by Zara Larson might be short and simple, but they’re definitely true and effective.
71. It’s Gotta Be You (2016) – Isaiah Firebrace
“Now my arms are open wide.
They’re hanging forever there.
Waiting forever for you.”
You might try to forget them. You might even try to move on. But somewhere, chances are you’re still waiting for that one person to come back into your arms, just like these lyrics say.
72. Won’t Go Home Without You (2007) – Maroon 5
“Of all the things I felt but never really shown.
Perhaps the worst is that I ever let you go.
I should not ever let you go.”
The phrase right person wrong time is a recurring one in this list of best love song lyrics, but there are just so many beautiful lyrics that reflect this phrase.
73. Ain’t No Other Man (2006) – Christina Aguilera
“Never thought I’d be alright, no, no, no.
Till you came and changed my life, yeah, yeah, yeah!”
You might think that love is hard. That there’s no joy in it. But all it takes is that one person to come into your life and BAM, suddenly life is worth living again.
74. My Everything (2014) – Ariana Grande
“And it’s taken me a lot to say.
And now that you’re gone
My heart is missing something.”
Ariana Grande’s lyrics express vulnerability and loss. It teaches us that we should spill our hearts out to our loved ones before it’s too late.
75. Keep Bleeding Love (2007) – Leona Lewis
“But nothing’s greater,
than the rush that comes with your embrace.”
Life has many thrills, that’s true. But few things come even close to embracing the person you love, and Leona Lewis translates this perfectly in her lyrics.
76. Locked Out of Heaven (2012) – Bruno Mars
“Can I just stay here
Spend the rest of my days here?”
Many religions say that once you experience heaven, you can’t experience it a second time. Well, according to these lyrics by Bruno Mars, being with that one person and experiencing such immense happiness once is just like that.
77. Mirrors (2013) – Justin Timberlake
“And I can’t help but stare
Cause I see truth somewhere in your eyes.”
These lyrics express a mesmerizing connection, as Justin Timberlake is captivated by the profound sincerity he perceives in the gaze of the person he’s looking at.
78. Grenade (2010) – Bruno Mars
“Oh, I would go through all this pain.
Take a bullet straight through my brain.
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won’t do the same.”
Hey, we told you Bruno Mars was going to make more appearances on this list of the best love song lyrics. Grenade is a song that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being able to do anything for that one special person. Even if that person wouldn’t do the same for you.
79. Baby Can I Hold You (1988) – Tracy Chapman
“I love you
Is all that you can’t say
Years gone by and still
Words don’t come easily
Like I love you, I love you”
There’s nothing worse than having feelings for someone but not being sure if the other person thinks the same of you. It’s as if they just don’t know how to say “I Love You”.
80. African Queen (2004) – Face Idibia
“Ah, you coulda make a brother sing,
You ordinary thing, a supernatural being,
I know you are just brighter than the moon
Brighter than the star, I love you just the way you are.”
Do you know that feeling when the most beautiful and perfect person you know starts thinking less of themselves? Well, just sing these lyrics by Face Idibia to them and tell them how much you love them.
81. Talking To The Moon (2011) – Bruno Mars
“Talking to the moon
trying to get to you
In hopes you’re on the other side talking to me too
or am I a fool, who sits alone,
talking to the moon?”
You and that other person might be under the same sky, but where’s the guarantee that they’re thinking of you just as they’re thinking of you? Bruno Mars mirrors this feeling perfectly in these lyrics.
82. One Love (2006) – Kaysha
“When I get older,
I’ll jump up to the sky and talk to the stars about you
When I get deeper,
I’ll dive to the bottom of the seas and get these pearls for you”
Love makes you want to do some insane things, and these lyrics by Kaysha speak of exactly that. We don’t know about you, but we can’t really talk to stars.
83. A Thousand Years (2011) – Christina Perri
“I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more.”
This might be the only song that’s featured twice in our list of the best love song lyrics of all time, but can you blame us? Christina Perri’s song is just so legendary and aims for the heart.
84. True Colors (1986) – Cyndi Lauper
“But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that’s why I love you”
Only someone who is able to look past all the flaws of the person they love can relate to how deep these lyrics are. It’s the inside that matters, and through all those self-made walls, there might be an amazing person waiting for you.
85. Again (2013) – Bruno Mars
“All I went through led me to you
So I’d do it all over again.”
Your past might not be pretty, and you might have many regrets. However, according to these lyrics by Bruno Mars, everything you went through led you to the arms of your loved one so wasn’t it worth it?
86. Come Away With Me (2002) – Norah Jones
“I want to walk with you
On a cloudy day
In fields where the yellow grass grows knee-high
So won’t you try to come?”
Is there anything better than walking along beautiful sceneries of nature alongside the love of your life? Norah Jones doesn’t seem to think so if these lyrics are to be believed.
87. Purify Me (2005) – India Arie
“See some may come
Some may go
But I’ll follow you wherever
You’re the perfect mate for my soul”
People come and people go, that’s true. However, once that special person walks into your life, you better do all you can to make sure they don’t end up leaving.
88. Waiting in Vain (1977) – Bob Marley
“But I know, now, that I’m way down on your line,
But the waitin’ feel is fine:
So don’t treat me like a puppet on a string,
‘Cause I know I have to do my thing.”
These lyrics convey a sense of patience and self-assurance. Bob Marley acknowledges his place in someone’s priorities but embraces the wait, asserting his independence and determination.
89. Next To Me (2012) – Emili Sandé
“When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When all I need’s a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, I’ll find him next to me.”
If the word hope was converted to four lines of a song, it would be these lines. Amidst challenges, Emili seeks support to overcome adversity, determined to find solace and strength in a loved one’s presence.
90. Rest Of My Life (2016) – Bruno Mars
“Oh, how could I be so lucky
I must’ve done something right
And I promise to love her for the rest of my life.”
When spending time with your loved one, you might have stopped to think of how grateful you are for that person to be in your life. Well, Bruno Mars talks of exactly that.
91. Never Forget You (2015) Zara Larson
“I used to be so happy
But without you here I feel so low
I watched you as you left but I can never seem to let you go”
Things don’t always work out. However, after spending so much time experiencing how it feels to have someone love you so much, it might be difficult to get back to enjoying life again.
92. Young And Beautiful (2013) – Lana Del Ray
“Will you still love me
When I’m no longer young and beautiful?
Will you still love me
When I got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will”
Love has many instances where one person might feel insecure about themselves. Well, it’s the other person’s job to ensure their loved one knows just how much they’re loved.
93. Kiss Me (1998) – Sixpence None the Richer
“Kiss me down by the broken tree house
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
We’ll take the trail marked on your father’s map”
The lyrics describe a romantic scene under a broken treehouse, swinging on a tire swing, wearing a flowered hat, and embarking on an adventure following a trail from a father’s map. Something you might find in a romance and fiction novel.
94. No Ordinary Love (2011) – Sade
“I gave you all the love I got
I gave you more than I could give
I gave you love
I gave you all that I have inside
And you took my love
You took my love”
Heartbreak hurts. It feels as though no matter how much love you gave, even if you gave all you had, it still wasn’t enough. But it’s necessary to move on, lest you stay in the past.
95. Despacito (2017) – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber
“You are my sunrise on the darkest day.”
Now, Despacito might not be the most romantic song out there. However, the lyrics are surprisingly deep and romantic once you stop singing and actually listen.
96. Is That Alright? (2018) – Lady Gaga
“It felt like summer when I kissed you in the rain.”
These lyrics evoke a vivid image of a passionate, rain-soaked moment, where a kiss ignites warmth and nostalgia, capturing the essence of a romantic and unforgettable summer memory.
97. Still Into You (2013) – Paramore
“After all this time I’m still into you.”
No matter how much time passes by, seeing that one person still gives you the feeling of butterflies in your stomach. Well, that’s exactly what love is.
98. Adore You (2013) – Miley Cyrus
“When you say you love me, know I love you more.”
The best competition is competing to see who out of you and your partner loves the other person more. That’s the type of competition Miley Cyrus is encouraging in these lyrics.
99. Say You Won’t Let Go (2016) – James Arthur
“I wanna live with you even when we’re ghosts.”
The strongest love is one that can stay strong, even after death. Maybe all of eternity isn’t long enough if it’s spent with the person you love.
100. Marry Me – Bruno Mars
“Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you.”
Hey, do you need something more romantic than this to wrap up our list of the best love song lyrics? What can give you the feeling of butterflies in your stomach more than hearing your loved one saying what Bruno Mars says in his song “Marry Me?”
FAQs
What is the most popular love song of all time?
The most popular love song of all time is Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Not only was it ranked number 1 on various music charts for over 3 months, but it’s also listened to today, over 30 years later.
What is the most recognizable love song lyric?
The most recognizable love song lyric has to be “I believe that the heart does go on.” Celine Dion’s song from Titanic had the entire world hooked to it after all.
What makes any love song lyric timeless?
Perhaps the most important thing about any love song lyric is how it resonates with the person listening. If the lyrics are something people are able to relate to on a personal level, then it’s very likely the song will be listened to for years to come.