Five songs to get you through Valentine’s Day

Once again it’s that glorious time of year where the entire world splits into various niche categories of single, taken or sort-of-dating-but-should-I-buy-her-flowers? Couples appear to be either sickeningly in love or desperately trying not to spite their single friends, and singletons seem to end up crying into a box of chocolates/bottle of wine/stranger in The Lizard’s throat or, as is the case this year, dancing their troubles away at FS. No matter what your relationship status is, The Stand has compiled a list of songs that you should blast out this Saturday night in the name of love.

For the cutesy couple – “Anyone Else But You” by The Moldy Peaches.

A totally underrated song that you may have crooned along to in the movie Juno – it’s bursting with gorgeously sentimental lyrics sung in simplistic vocals, and is the perfect accompaniment to a cuddle on the sofa. Adorable.

For the couple who aren’t sure how they feel about Valentine’s Day – “I Love You (But I Hate Your Friends)” by Neon Trees. 

The title may or may not be accurate for your situation, but either way this new wave tune jazzes up any typical, bore-off style love song. Goes nicely with tequila.

For the ‘couple’ that obviously aren’t a couple – “Get It On” by T-Rex.

Classic. Need I say more?

For the tragic singleton who can’t leave the couch – “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan.

Chaka Khan + vodka = celebrate Bridget Jones style.

For the single person who is loving life – “Style” by Taylor Swift.

Okay, okay, Taylor Swift was obviously going to feature on this list. “Shake It Off” and “New Romantics” from her new album 1989 are equally perfect if you’re wanting to dance on the table/guzzle champagne, but I specifically chose “Style” because it is the latest single from our not-so-guilty-pleasure T-Swizzle (music video out this week) and it basically just rocks. Go nuts.

Happy Valentine’s Day, St Andreans!