As Valentine’s Day approaches this Wednesday, we’re turning up the romance with a playlist dedicated to the many facets of love. Love, as Hawksley Workman aptly questions, often leaves us pondering, “Is this what you call love?” This week, we revisit this query through a curated collection of love-infused songs from the past couple of years.
Valentine’s Day in Canada offers a romantic opportunity for people to express their love. Falling on February 14, it coincides with the name day of two saints, St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni. Interestingly, in pre-Christian times, the middle of February was associated with pagan fertility festivals in Europe, believed to be the time when birds chose their mates (Source: timeanddate).
Our Valentine’s playlist, available on Tidal Music, Spotify, and YouTube, spans songs that explore the various dimensions of love—whether it’s the joyous celebration of love or the heart-wrenching experiences of heartbreak and doubt. No matter where you find yourself in the labyrinth of love, our playlist has a song to help articulate those emotions. After all, music has an unparalleled way of capturing the nuances of the heart.
So, dive into the playlist, explore the spectrum of emotions, and discover if what you’re feeling aligns with the melodies. Happy Valentine’s Day!