Valentine’s Day is an entire day dedicated to being happy and sharing that joy with those around you. No matter who you’re spending it with or if you’re doing it alone, you can still feel great on Feb. 14! On the topic of feelings, what better way to convey your emotions than with a playlist; music is the sound of feelings! Here are 10 songs to listen to to make opening your chocolate and reading cards so much better.

Taylor Swift — “Love Story”
This dates back to one of Taylor’s older albums, but it is one of the most iconic ballads of the 21st century. A heartwarming country song to the core, it resonates soundly with With a motif primarily based on the famous starstruck lovers Romeo and Juliet, and details what it truly means to fall in love in the prime years of youth.

Foo Fighters — “Everlong”
This song features strong rock elements, but is still a great song to listen to. With upbeat drums, stellar guitar chords, and heartfelt lyrics, it’s a touching piece for those who like a little spunk to their music taste.

Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris — “ We Found Love”
This song, which was written and produced by the famous DJ Calvin Harris and vocalized by the talented Rihanna, is another famous track that expresses love in its fast paced melody. It’s a good choice to dance and wiggle to, and an electrifying choice overall.

Charlie Puth ft. Wiz Khalifa — “See You Again”
And of course, the famous song that topped charts in 2015 has made it to this list. As many already know, this song was created to commemorate the loss of Paul Walker during the filming of Fast and Furious 7. This touching piece shows how if you can’t spend that special day of love together, at least you can find comfort in their memory.

Plain White T’s — “Hey There Delilah”
With its gentle vocals, this song tells listeners that no matter how hard things are, there’ll be someone out there cheering you on and caring for you. This one is great for a quiet setting with the person (or people) you love.

John Legend — “All of Me”
Another contemporary pop piece embedded with piano chords, this song voiced by John Legend is a fantastic one to show how you feel on Valentine’s Day. With the chorus starting off as “All of me, loves all of you,” this one captures the perfect mood of Feb. 14.

Celine Dion — “Because You Loved Me”
A slightly older song than the others on this list, but classy nonetheless, this track can be played to show your gratitude to others in your life. With a calm tone and expressive lyrics, this song will get through the hearts of anyone listening.

Justin Timberlake — “Mirrors”
With the vocals of Justin Timberlake, comes the symbolic song “Mirrors”. With interesting comparisons between your crush and a mirror of yourself, this song has a smooth melody combined with inventive lyrics.

Avril Lavigne ft. Chad Kroeger — “Let Me Go”
This track expresses what it feels like to move past love, and how feelings may still linger. The addition of the piano in the background gives this piece a deeper, sorrowful tone. The drums are similar to that of a heartbeat, and compliments the beautiful, pained vocals perfectly. Though it may seem counterintuitive to play this on Valentine’s Day, this song is a great reminder that those that are feeling lonely on the day of chocolates and roses aren’t alone, and that there’s plenty of chances later on in life.

Katy Perry — “Unconditionally”
And lastly, we finish with Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally”. This song has a flowing composition of music, and the lyrics follow through. As the title suggests, this song talks about unconditional love, and how big of a part it plays in our lives today. It’s perfect to listen to with your family, your friends, or your special someone. Overall, this song is the epitome of what a love song in the 21st century should be.

And with that, there are ten songs to start off your Valentine’s Day playlist.