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Can's Anti-Valentine Playlist
The creation of Valentine's day is a muddled, violent and brutal punishment of two gay lovers whom were executed by decree of Emperor Claudius II. While those that celebrate their love through notes, roses, and chocolate are blessed with (hopefully) finding their significant other- I and perhaps the rest of the world can celebrate through songs and the relief that the burden of making someone else happy is absolutely ridiculous when the only lover is ourselves (and the chocolate we can divulge in without the need of sharing). With this in mind, here is a list of one of my favorite anti-Valentine's Day songs in which to dance to, cry to, or even make love to in celebration of staying single and being yourself:
By Candis Ruiz5 years ago in Beat
The Happiest Unhappy Day
For some, the happiest unhappy day of the year comes around the same day every year, Valentines' Day. For some, the typical over-played-love-sick-songs are perfect on a day advertised for love. Some are destined for greatness and love. Some not so much. For some love is a profusion of open space. For some, a narrow tightrope in need of careful navigation. Some are just looking for some ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’ as told by Aretha Franklin.
By Jeff Crise, Amanda M.G. Busch, Josh Crise5 years ago in Beat
A Playlist for the Day That Must Not be Named
Love can be the worst thing to ever happen to you, and it can be the best. It can tear you open, leaving you bitter and hollow, but it can also make you feel on top of the world. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gamble. Personally, I’ve experienced both ends, which has left me feeling neutral about Valentine’s Day. I’m sort of a serial monogamist. It’s not by choice, well maybe a little, but I find myself falling for the bad boys way more than I should. It’s a problem. I know, but luckily, I’m a romantic at heart and continue to look for the right person no matter how bad past relationships may have been.
By Brooke Hash5 years ago in Beat
The Various Moods of Valentine's
To Valentine or not to Valentine, that is the question. This day's playlist is a delicate one. For some, Valentine's brings up golden memories of glitzy gifts and gorgeous getaways, for others it's a reminder that they haven't gotten flowers since that time in high school when a plastic rose cost less than lunch. In such polarising times as these music comes to the rescue.
By Rebecca Lee5 years ago in Beat
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
So you're not a big fan of Valentine's Day? Me neither. To be totally honest, I think that Valentine's Day is just a made-up holiday aimed to get us to spend our money on products our partners don't even really need. Don't get me wrong, I love love. I just don't need a fictional holiday to prove it. I'd rather spoil my partner on a random day rather than a day where everyone is forced to remember to do so.
By Jesse Bixby5 years ago in Beat
Burning of a Nose: An Anti-Valentines Day Playlist.
Lets wind the clock back to February 2013, the first time I was alone on Valentine's Day in 4 years. My relationship with my girlfriend ended the previous October. It feels weird to say, but I was actually kind of thank full for the time alone: no gifts to buy, no dinner to plan, and certainly no fucking Nicholas Sparks' film adaptations to watch.
By Owen Blake5 years ago in Beat
