February 14 is almost upon us. Yes, we are talking about the equally-sweet-as-it-is-dreadful Valentine’s Day. Whether single or taken, most of us are all too familiar with the obligatory chocolates and trinkets that we are expected to purchase for no other reason aside from the fact that it is Valentine’s Day. Though we are happy for those who are blissfully shacked up, we also applaud those who aren’t. If you share this sentiment, you might enjoy some of these songs that scream anti-Valentines Day:
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way (1977)
"If I could, Maybe I'd give you my world / How can I, When you won't take it from me”
This legendary classic rock anthem is more than just a catchy tune we all love to belt out with our parents. The song stems from some collapsing relationships within the band as Queen of Rock Stevie Nicks decided to depart and “go her own way,” but the words ring true for any sort of messy goodbye. Hopefully Valentine’s day won’t be just “another lonely day,” but even if it is, let’s own it loud and proud.
Elvis Costello - No Action (1978)
"I don't want to kiss you, I don't want to touch / I don't want to see you 'cause I don't miss you that much…”
"There’s no action, there’s no action / Every time I phone you, I just want to put you down”
Whether you genuinely don’t miss that person or you just need to repeat that to yourself a few times to make yourself believe you don’t, this song is still relatable for anyone getting “no action” on V Day. The ‘70s rocker preaches a refreshing message — that some people just don’t want it.
TLC - No Scrubs (1999)
“Cause I’m lookin' like class and he’s lookin' like trash”
“No, I don’t want your number (no), I don’t wanna give you mine and (no)
I don’t wanna meet you nowhere (no), I don’t want none of your time and (no)”
The ultimate anti-relationship song, “No Scrubs” is a classic girl power anthem to all the f###boys out there. T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli don’t hold back in this saucy ’99 R&B banger. Who wants to give their time to someone who looks like trash when you’re looking like class? No one.
OutKast - Roses (2003)
”Caroline! (Caroline!) See she’s the reason for the word ‘bi---’ (Bi---!) // Well she's got a hotty's body, but her attitude is potty”
We all have a Caroline in our lives. Although harsh, this song is the perfect way to let it all out to that one chick (or dude) that did you dirty. But let’s be real, we’d take any reason to try and bring OutKast back into the mix.
Ne-Yo - So Sick (2006)
"And I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears / So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow / So why can't I turn off the radio?”
Are you as sick of love songs as Ne-Yo? We might be. (Kidding, we can’t turn off the radio either). It does get a little overwhelming though when love is not a concern for you. Sometimes we want to hear about other, more important things… like dogs, or really good pizza.
Cee Lo Green - Forget You (2010)
"I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough / And I’m like, forget you / And forget her too” "I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh / (Oh ssh she's a gold digger)"
If someone only wants you for your dough, are they even worth it? Answer: no. The catchy, groovy spirit of this song makes it fun to sing a big, fat F(orget) you to that crooked human.
Taylor Swift - We Are Never Getting Back Together (2012)
"You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me / But we are never ever ever ever getting back together”
The title of this song pretty much says it all. Pop music’s sassiest ex-girlfriend, Ms. T-Swift, speaks for all the other bitter folks out there who’ve been in the infamous on-again-off-again scenario with their significant (or ex-significant) other.
Valentine’s Day brings out both the worst and the best in us, and as much as we love to bash on the holiday, it’s all in good fun. We don’t care if you are male, female, married, single, young, old, or really anything for that matter, we hope it brings out the love rather than the hate. With that, Happy V-Day ya, filthy animals.
