With Valentine's Day right around the corner, couples and friends gear up for this perfect time to express feelings of love and friendship.

Sometimes words do not convey the true feelings of the heart, but is better said through a song.

"Songs can definitely add a romantic spark to the evening," said Lindsey Harper, 21, a senior nursing student from Great Falls, Montana.

Sure, chocolate, flowers and candlelight dinners are great, but a song can provide that perfect touch for a night to remember.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, here's the list of five Valentine's song guaranteed to bring the mood:

1. "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Perfect for: an evening decorated with little Hershey kisses, sprinkled all over with rose pedals, and lined with heart-shaped candles.

Levels of love: four hearts out of five.

Most likely to be heard at: a wedding reception with a slide show of baby photos and embarrassing moments you wish to forget.

2. "Groovy Kind of Love" by Phil Collins

Perfect for: when you can't find a sappy love song to say exactly how you feel.

Levels of love: four groovy hearts out of five.

Most likely to be heard at: easy listening radio stations.

3. "Gone" by NSYNC

Perfect for: when that special someone has just walked out of your life and you don't know why.

Levels of anger: three broken hearts out of five.

Most likely to be heard at: your best friend's house where the walls are covered in Justin Timberlake posters and she constantly denies being an obsessive NYSNC fan.

4. "Hopelessly Devoted to You" by Olivia Newton John

Perfect for: all the Grease fans out there that can't forget the famous scene where Sandy dreams about Danny.

Levels of love: four-and-a-half heartbeats out of five.

Most likely to be heard at: at any girl's apartment on movie night filled with make-overs, ice cream and "girl talk."

5. "Love Don't Cost a Thing" by Jennifer Lopez

Perfect for: that boyfriend who showers you with money and gifts but all you need is what money can't buy.

Levels of love: four credit cards out of five.

Most likely to be heard: cruising down University with the top down, sun shades in the middle of winter and a special license plate saying "Hot Chick."

Other suggested songs for Valentine's Day: "Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye, "I Knew I Love You before I Met You" by Savage Garden, and "Lady In Red" by Chris de Burgh.

If these songs are not the ones for you, don't despair. When Valentine's roll around, just pick out that one magical song that will bring the fire and romance to you and that special someone.



Copyright Brigham Young University 13 Feb 2003