Hello, lovebirds— and my fellow singles—gather 'round! Valentine's Day is upon us and the air is thick with mushy love & heat— courtesy, activities from the other room. So, we thought what better way to add to the romance than a playlist?
Whether you're coupled up like jollof rice and fried plantain, or solo like Agege bread waiting for its perfect akara partner (or jam, or beans or butter), this playlist is for you.
Vision - Qing Madi
Do you know how love works? Oh, not you single potato. I'm talking to those in matching Pjays.
Before love's arrival, you swear with the solemn conviction of a court witness that you know exactly how love works. You promise yourself it's never going to be on your priority list.
“…even now, i no won loose guard / no won follow you go, forget my path”
You swear you are impervious to their fever. Yet, when love arrives, you get sick— love-stricken, you can't even account for how you got here. You are right there in the middle of the tempest of love. Qing Madi can relate, too.
…but when you come you / got my vision in a blur / be like I forget wetin me i come do / got me feeling lost…
This is the perfect song to confess to your lover that they swept you off your feet— even when you had your shoelaces perfectly knotted.
Aduke - Tjan
Standing here, hand in hand, forever feels like forever and a day. Your love is waxing stronger. You don’t want it to stop. This is the track for you.
“...standing here in this place / wondering how long forever will last”
Look what you made me do - Adekunle Gold & Simi
Did you also make a vow they'd never catch you falling but now, you've fallen on your face?
The vows we make when love's a distant dream, right? Swear it off, call it overrated. Pretend you're immune to Cupid's darts. Then there they are, those butterflies you swore were extinct, fluttering around like a confetti storm.
And suddenly, "falling on your face" doesn't sound so bad, especially when it's for someone who makes you laugh 'til your sides ache. You couldn’t rewrite the stars, although you tried.
For the single folks still running from Cupid, keep up the pace. You'll do “wow” and “awwwn” again next year, with your untaken heart aching.
Emiliana - Ckay
Long distance relationship? Worry not. Ckay’s got something for you, lovebirds. This is your secret weapon.
“kiss me through the cellular / kiss me through the phone”
Absence might make the heart grow fonder, but with Ckay's soundtrack, it won't feel so absent after all.
Single Pringles can’t relate ‘cause your phones are permanently on Do Not Disturb—like there’s even anyone to disturb you.
Number One - Ric Hassani
“…I'd never leave you / I'd always love you / you're my number one / forever love…”
Words of affirmation much? Tell that to the heart skipping a beat every time you tell them "I love you."
We all crave that validation, that feeling of being chosen, of being someone's "number one."
Don't be bitter, "single potato," maybe someday you'll understand the melody behind those sweet nothings. For now, if you're looking for a diss track for your ex who ghosted you like NEPA— you can look into Thunder Fire You. Tag them on social media.
Tempted to Steal - Kizz Daniel
Their love language involves gifts, but this dispensation is stifling your pockets? You can renew their hope in love again.
“was i ready to be jailed for life / omo everyday I dey think of you / how I wan take please you”
Tell them the lengths you're willing to go— what is prison that you can't go to for them?
This is also suitable for jilted singles *wails in unrequited love. Use this moment to reminisce, and remind yourself that they don't deserve you— You can check out Time Heals by DOTTi the Deity. He got you.
In Love - Ajebo Hustlers, Fave
“I thought I was shy but /since I fell in love I dey talk die now / E be you wey I fit die for.”
Fill them with words of affirmation! Tell them how this love got you feeling fragile like a porcelain doll— cutely vulnerable. Willing to go to heaven (hell isn’t an option in this heat) and back for them.
Nwa Baby - Davido
“you don' thief my heart / what if i die?”
Need to tell them how much they drive you crazy— leave you needy like you're on life support? This is the song that.
“you’re the lyrics to my tune”.
Energy - Fireboy
You are one of the most articulate people you know, but their presence leaves you tongue-tied? That’s how love works, my friend.
“i get shy when i look at you” / “you’re my heaven, you're my home”
Home is where the heart is. And with them, it feels like paradise. Yeah, we know. Here's the song to tell them that.
Susu Song - Banky W
“…girl I need you, I be needing you like air…”
Whether you're planning a candlelit dinner, a Netflix and chill sesh, or a solo dance party in your PJs, this is a song that you shouldn't miss. Hit play and let the love (or the sass) flow.
Slow Dance under the moonlight. Sway in each other's arms like Oshodi buses dodging potholes.
“...will we still be in love in heaven?”
And for our single fam rocking singlehood like a personalized Asoebi, you can listen to this track and remind yourself of self-love. Or think of what could be. *sobs in lacute oneliness.
Forever Sweet - Dotti, the Deity
This playlist should be titled Forever Sweet, Valentine. If your partner is Yoruba, they'll especially appreciate this. It's sweet. It makes the heart flutter. And makes the body shudder.
Did you also notice that the first letters of all the songs 1-10 put together spell Valentine's?
Did you enjoy this playlist? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Posted by Abdulazeez A Shomade | Published on 2024-02-14 09:22:32