To You and Yours: A Valentine’s Day 2018 Playlist by Ratha David Loun
Designed by Ratha David Loun at House of Ratha for Ratha David Loun
February 14th. Valentine’s Day to those of us with dates and Singles Awareness Day to those of us without. Some of us are looking for love, some of us are looking for closure. According to Statistic Brain, with research being as recent as September of last year, approximately 13.3 billion is spent on Valentine’s Day annually. Yes you read that correctly; billion not million. The average consumer spends $116.21. It is a common theory amongst men that Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday made by women so they get showered with gifts, but here is an interesting statistic that supports this claim. Did you know according to Statistic Brain 53% of women would end their relationship if they didn’t get a gift for Valentine’s Day? I’m not sure I believe that, but I’m not sure it’s false at the same time. The actual history of Valentine’s Day has Roman-Catholic and Christian origins. Though no one is 100% sure on the history of V-Day, one story suggests Valentine was a priest in Rome who would wed young lovers in secrecy because marriage was banned during the third century. When Valentine was caught, he was put to death.
Regardless of the actual history of Valentine’s Day, what we do know is that modern romance celebrates it every year without fail. A few more interesting statistics include 198 million roses produced for Valentine’s Day each year, 14% of women send flowers to themselves, and 11,000 children are thought to be conceived on February 14th annually. To celebrate, I made a playlist containing 14 songs that would be a good listen while you and your date are on your way to dinner. These songs are meaningful, romantic, and most all, these songs celebrate love. I have also included a link to the Apple formatted playlist for my fellow Apple Music subscribers. As for all my single peeps, save your money and good luck next year.
1
“And I’m dying for you
Crying for you
I adore you...”
2
“It’s kind of fresh you listen to more than hip-hop
And I can catch you in the mix from beauty to thrift shop
Plus you shit pop when it’s time to
Thinkin’ you fresh, suggestin’ beats I should rhyme to
At times when I’m lost I try to find you...”
3
“Paparazzi flash, hundred pictures, all of you
Hangin on my bedroom wall
I’m a kid again, I feel like thirteen
But I knew since we fell in love, girl, I’d be...”
4
“Girl stop calling on my phone
Yes I got ya page
I just jumped in my ride
I’m on the way...”
5
“I exposed her to real and now she hate lame
’member she used to run from me, now she like pain
She call me sometimes just to ask is it her thang
Ever since I ran up in shawty, she ain’t been the same...”
6
“Have you ever loved someone
So much you thought you’d die?
Giving so much of yourself
It seems the only way
Tell me what you want and I
And I will give it to you...”
7
“Open my heart
Give it to you
Tell the whole world that I’m in love with you
Whatever you want
Baby I’ll do
I know I don’t want nobody else but you...”
8
“If I fell off tomorrow, would you still love me?
If I didn’t smell so good, would you still hug me?
If I got locked up and sentenced to a quarter century
Could I count on you to be there to support me mentally?
If I went back to a hoopty from a Benz
Would you poof and disappear like some of my friends?
If I was hit and I was hurt, would you be by my side?
If it was time to put in work, would you be down to ride?...”
9
“Yo, and I appreciate the rocks and gifts that you cop me baby
And that house on the hill when you drop like 80
On a down payment thinking damn ain’t life gravy
And ever since for my honey I been twice the lady
What would I do without the nights that you kept me warm
When this cold world had a girl caught in a storm...”
10
“You fucking with niggas that’s insecure
Watered down, my shit is pure
Write down my number but don’t call me ‘til you sure...”
11
“Okay, when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few G’s
Hit the runway to a new season
It ain’t nothin’, I spoil the one I care for
Feel like I ain’t doing enough that’s when I shared more
I give you dis give you dat what you need love
You know I got it holla at me if you need love
And affection cause I’ll be your protection
Kinda hard job but I do it to perfection...”
12
“Whenever we up in this bed
And my fingers all in your hair
I wonder if you feel me watchin’ you
Cause I can’t go a night without your lovin’...”
13
“You need direction, I can take you further
You need affection, I can crush you harder
You need protection...protection????”
14
“You ain’t been nothing but a friend to me (shawty)
And a nigga never ever dreamed we’d be (shawty)
Up in here kissing, hugging, squeezing, touching (shawty)
Up in the bathtub rub-a-dubbing (shawty)...”