For those students looking for some loving tonight, a Valentine’s Day CD can serve as a great soundtrack or last-minute gift for someone special. Break out Kazaa and your CD burner and let Marvin Gaye and Al Green set the mood for the night — whether your goal is making out with a stranger or cuddling with your one true love.
For those without dates, but with hopes of shacking in a hot stranger’s dorm, the following songs should give the evening an appropriately-smutty aura.
While preparing for a night on the prowl for a cuddle buddy — or your ex — make the booty call to Ben Kweller’s “I Want You Back.”
Chances are their response will not be a good one, and the journey will lead from the desperate phone call to vodka shots at Tigerland, with “Let’s Get Retarded” by Black Eyed Peas thumping in the background.
With the blood-alcohol levels rising, people will look hotter, and for those looking for loving from anyone they can get their hands on, Damien Rice’s “Woman Like a Man” will set the tone.
Wannabe shackers should avoid Ciara’s “Goodies” at all costs if they want anyone’s goodies in their future.
After finding someone to sing along with to “I Need a Hot Girl” by The Hot Boys, head on home for some romancing with a newfound Valentine.
With luck, “Let’s Get it on” by Marvin Gaye and “My Neck, My Back” by Khia will lead the way for the end to a spicy Valentine’s evening.
“Fresh Pair of Panties on” by Snoop Dogg sets the mood while departing from a lovely evening with the new flame.
For those looking for an evening of class rather than crass with his or her lover, the next songs should give the night a romantic mood.
While picking up their Valentine for a sappy night of dinner and schmoozing, lovebirds should listen to “The Blower’s Daughter” by Damien Rice. They will not be able to take their eyes off of each other.
Those out with their true loves tonight should avoid Ben Kweller’s “Walk on Me” if they plan to get any loving. They should probably avoid all rap music as well.
As the sweethearts eat dinner, “Do You Realize??” by The Flaming Lips should provide a sweet backdrop that is not overly-saccharine — save the really mushy stuff for later in the evening.
After the candlelit dinner, take a long walk on the Baton Rouge beach to “Love Song” by 311. Holding hands is appropriate to this tune, but no rolling in the sand with the main squeeze — this is supposed to be somewhat classy.
“Valentine” by Martina McBride is the perfect song to put on while giving flowers and love notes to your Sugar Lips.
Now is the time to be mushy. Let Al Green start things off with “I’m Still in Love With You,” and then sing “Love and Some Verses” by Iron and Wine to your honey — they will melt.
Death Cab For Cutie will give the night “A Movie Script Ending” for those who want to end the night with a kiss.