February is the month of love. It is a time to reflect on the people, places, and things that inspire feelings of affection and appreciation. But love does not just exist in our own lives; it is also one of the most powerful themes in movies, tv shows, and songs. Through heartfelt lyrics or stories that show the ups and downs of relationships, the media has the power to inspire and spark love in real life. We can all relate to the emotional ballads by Taylor Swift or the messy relationship of Rachel and Ross in Friends. So, this article aims to give a brief list of some of the top songs and shows that evoke feelings of love.
Songs:
“At Last” – Etta James
- This song is a classic, written as a tribute to the feelings and emotions that come along with finally finding true love. It is a timeless celebration of love in the real world
This song was released in November 1960 andose to no. 12 on the Billboard Top Catalog Albums chart.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
- This song celebrates falling in love deeply and naturally. In a time when it is difficult to imagine a meet-cute or natural love, this song is a wonderful reminder of how powerful and true finding your soulmate is.
This Elvis song is one of his top hits.
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
- This song, simply put, is the perfect example of sweet and heartfelt love. It is a ballad about Sheeran finding the girl for him, and it is sure to get you in the mood to fall in love.
Perfect was written in 2017 and is considered soft rock.
“All of Me” – John Legend
- This song is about loving someone fully. It is about seeing the flaws in someone and deciding to love them even more.
Legend dedicated “All of Me” to his wife, Chrissy Teigen.
“Lover” – Taylor Swift
- Any song by Taylor Swift is sure to inspire love: it is her brand. But this song celebrates being warm, intimate, and most importantly, being with your soulmate forever and ever.
Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist.
Movies/TV Shows:
The Notebook
- This movie tells the story of an enduring love that survives time and hardships, and only grows more strongly. The protagonists may be from two social backgrounds, but they remain deeply and eternally committed to each other, no matter what outsiders say.
Released in 2004, this movie is set in 1940s South Carolina.
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
- This movie tells the story of Laura Jean Covey, a hopeless romantic who has her love letters accidentally sent out. But what begins as an embarrassing situation ends in Laura Jean finding true love and discovering her true self. The best part: there are three movies!
All of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movies can be watched on Netflix.
Pride and Prejudice
- This movie tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, and is based on a novel written by Jane Austen. This is a slow-burning tale, and it shows how love and trust can be built over time.
This movie is based on a classic 1831 novel that follows protagonist Elizabeth Bennet.
Friends
- This show shows love in every capacity: friendship, familial, and romantic. It has so many different story lines of love, which means you will most certainly find some inspiration or relatability in the show.
This show aired from 1994 to 2004.
Gilmore Girls
- This show is centered around a different type of love: that between mother and daughter. It highlights the beauty of being surrounded by people you love in a place you love, and illustrates what a healthy community should look like.
This show focused on the Gilmore family and their interactions in small town Stars Hollow.
Whether you choose to listen to one of these songs on your drive home or sit on the couch and watch one of these movies, they are sure to inspire love, something that everyone could use a little more of in all aspects of life.
