Music of the heart

A playlist for Lancelot, my Valentine

More Than Love — Los Lonely Boys

We were in love before
But now it’s so much more
Cause when I kiss your lips I can’t explain
What I feel in my heart for you
I don’t know what I’d do
Baby if I lost you
Cause I’ve been without you and I know how it feels

Deeper Than the Holler — Randy Travis

My love is deeper that the holler, stronger than the rivers
Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill
My love is purer than the snowflakes that fall in late December
And honest as a robin on a springtime window sill
And longer than the song of the Whippoorwill

Every Breath You Take — The Police

I don’t need to post any lyrics from this one. It’s “our song,” even if it is about stalking.

This Land Is Mine — Dido

This land is mine but I let you rule
I let you navigate and demand
Just as long as you know this land is mine

Good Hearted Man — Tift Merritt

I can’t find nothing feels so fine as loving
A good hearted man.
He can soothe me, free me, oh I’m gonna marry
That good hearted man.

Not Myself — John Mayer

Suppose I said
I am on my best behavior
And there are times
I lose my worried mind
Would you want me when I’m not myself?
Wait it out while I am someone else?

Supernova — Liz Phair

You walk in clouds of glitter
And the sun reflects your eyes
And everytime the wind blows I can smell you in the skies
Your kisses are as wicked as an M-16
And you fuck like a volcano and you’re everything to me

Unforgettable — Nat King Cole

Unforgettable, that’s what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more

Rock Me Right — Susan Tedeschi

Well your stomach starts growling, I know what you need baby
Oh, fix me up something salty and sweet
Oh, now homemade cookin’ always does the trick
Oh, your cotton ain’t rotten just needs to be picked
Oh now, your mama sure done raised you right
When it comes to home cookin’ you eat every bite
Take your sweet time… got all night…
I’m gonna show you how to rock me right

At Last — Etta James

At last my love has come along…

Turn Me On — Nina Simone

Like a flower waiting to bloom
Like a light bulb in a dark room
I am sitting here waiting for you to come home and turn me on
Like the desert waiting for rain
Like a school kid waiting for spring
I am sitting here waiting for you to come back home and turn me on

I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl — Nina Simone

I want a little steam
on my clothes
Maybe I can fix things up
so they’ll go
Whatsa matter Daddy
Come on, save my soul
I need some sugar in my bowl

Bring Me All Your Lovin — Allison Moorer

I don’t want a poem
Written fancy on a card
I’d rather have I love you
Scribbled on my heart
And I won’t wear a new dress
From a downtown store
Wrap me up in your arms
And baby I’ll be yours

Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You — Lauryn Hill

You’re just too good to be true.
Can’t take my eyes off of you.
You’d be like heaven to touch.
I wanna hold you so much.
At long last love has arrived.
And I thank God I’m alive.
You’re just too good to be true.
Can’t take my eyes off of you.

Throw it all Away — Brandi Carlile

When you’re near me I have no fear
When I’m untrue you see right through me
You know me as deep as the sea goes
Calm my head whenever the storm blows

Come What May — Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor

Listen to my heart, can you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you, until the end of time

I Want You Now — Depeche Mode

I want you now
Tomorrow won’t do
There’s a yearning inside
And it’s showing through
Reach out your hands
And accept my love

Come Here Boy — Imogen Heap

Oh and I’m waiting I’m dying, I’m wanting and needing
To show you a night
Where I’ll be touching and holding caressing and giving you
Your every fantasy
I’ll get you dreaming and lusting burning and praying
For more of this ecstasy.

Super Duper Love — Joss Stone

Everytime i walk down the street with you
I’m as proud as a girl can be
Just to know that you are mine
And all that good loving belongs to me

How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved by You) — James Taylor

I needed the shelter of someone’s arms and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs
and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
deeply touching my emotion

I Melt With You — Modern English

I’ll stop the world and melt with you
You’ve seen the difference and it’s getting better all the time
There’s nothing you and I won’t do
I’ll stop the world and melt with you