The Most Romantic Songs Of All Time
There are hundreds of new love songs being written every day. So what criteria will we use to choose the most romantic songs of all time? These songs should either contain incredible lyrics, beautiful melodies, or vocal world-class performances that give you the feels.
One Of The Most Romantic Songs Of All Time: (Love Story) Where Do I Begin by Andy Williams
Andy Williams is a name from a few decades ago. But he is a cornerstone in music history. His performances are incredibly heartfelt. He puts so much emotion into seemingly every word.
Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley
Elvis is perhaps the beginning of the modern era of music. At his time, he was a rockstar, but this tune is timelessly sweet and tender.
How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding
This is a relatively modern song, but it’s equally as sweet. Its message is profound while staying simple.
Love Song With The Best Lyrics – Taken From Shakespeare
This song features some of the most well-known romantic lines from Shakespeare weaved through a modern love story. Here is a page with analysis and lyrics for this song with Shakespeare quotes.
Here is another song with Shakespeare’s romantic poetry in the lyrics. This time, it’s from his famous Sonnet 18 with the famous line: “Shall I compare you to a Summer’s day? You are more lovely in every way.” Here is a page with full lyrics and analysis to this upbeat and fun love song.
Since these two songs are inspired by Shakespeare, they made it to this list of love songs with the best and most poetic song lyrics.
Romantic Music Inspired by Michelangelo’s Painting The Birth of Adam
This passionate love song has some of the most romantic lyrics I’ve ever come across. It reimagines a touch that’s depicted in this painting into a wonderfully tender touch between lovers.
A Romantic Song Dedicated to Audrey Hepburn
I was debating whether to add this song to this page. But it’s a love song to Audrey Hepburn, and as far as I know there isn’t another one on this theme, so I felt like it’s a good fit. Here is a page with lyrics and full analysis to this romantic song about a crush on Audrey Hepburn.
My Girl by The Temptations
This is a tune from simpler times. It’s innocent and sweet – one might say that it’s the way should always be.
All Of Me by John Legend
This is one of the most emotional and purely romantic tunes in recent years, and dare I say all time. The emotion is raw. The lyrics are honest and at times poetic, and the vocal performance makes the listener truly feel the passion that the singer has for his love. All in all, it’s one of the most beautiful songs of all time.
Something by The Beatles
This song is honest and simple. When you love a girl, even the way she moves is special.
Unbreak My Heart by Toni Braxton
This is a sad love song not only in its context, but also from the emotional performance by Toni Braxton. The chorus of this song feels almost like a cry. It made it to my list of saddest songs to cry to.
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If you like romantic music, you might also like this list of some of the most emotional songs that truly tear at your heartstrings. And if you are curious how and why music can make us so emotional, here is a blog post about explaining just how music can make us so emotional.
