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10 Most Romantic Songs To Make Your Valentine’s Day More Special

It’s Valentine’s Day and so you must be planning a special night for your better half. May it be a dinner date or a long drive off a shore, in any case you’ll be needing the most romantic songs to set the right mood and get things going. Check out the best love songs below to create the perfect playlist for you valentine.

1) Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

This song by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri and David Hodges is taken from the album The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 and is loved by almost every woman on earth.

2) Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love

This one is a pop ballad originally recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. The melody is based on “Plaisir d’amour“, a popular romance by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini (1784), and will surely take your back in the 70s and 80s.

3) Sam Smith – How Will I Know

Sam Smith’s soothing voice is always a win for romance. His slowed- down rendition of ‘How Will I Know‘ by Whitney Houston is truly beautiful.

4) Adam Levine – Lost Stars

“Lost Stars” is an original song performed by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine for the romantic comedy-drama film Begin Again.

5) Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran is best known for his smiley personality and this song does put up a smile on your face. Sheeran refers to this song as “walking down the aisle song“. In the lyrics, Sheeran reflects on “getting older and fidelity and love in a fairly conventional context“.

6) John Legend – Love Me Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCFY1oYDeM

The music video is directed by Nabil Elderkin and depicts couples from various cultures expressing their love to each other. It also features Legend with his wife Chrissy Teigen and daughter Luna Simone Stephens.

7) Dierks Bentley – Come A Little Closer

Here’s a little country song for lovers who enjoy this genre. This Dierks Bentley diddy is from his 2005 album “Modern Day Drifter” and Taste of Country reports that Bentley was 30 years old at that time.

8) Zayn Maik And Taylor Swift – I don’t Wanna Live Forever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F37r50VUTQ

Zayn Malik and Taylor Swift released a music video for their duet “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever“. The song is also featured in the sequel “Fifty Shades Darker“.

9) Ariana Grande – Into You

Ariana Grande’s upbeat hit song “Into You” is about love, but it’s more of a dance hit. So you can pull your partner close and have a slow couple dance on this song.

10) Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJtDXIazrMo

“Love Me like You Do” is a song recorded by English singer Ellie Goulding for the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades of Grey (2015). “Love Me like You Do” is a mid-tempo electropop power ballad, with instrumentation consisting of massive synths and crushing drums. Lyrically similar to the film’s theme, the song talks about the uncontrollable feeling of falling in love and being seduced by someone whose touch leaves her begging for more, even when it hurts.

Hug Day: Here’s What These Hugs Mean

It is already the second last day in the Valentine’s Week. Today is dedicated to sharing hugs among the different types of hugs and each one of them have a different meaning?

Well, some hugs are meant for the person you love and trust while some types for your colleagues and not so close friends.

This Hug Day we tell you the meaning of the different hugs:

Bear Hug

A bear hug is a tight and reassuring hugs which is worth a million words. Bear Hug is what people who love each other completely share.

If you share this type of a hug with someone, it means things are pretty serious, and you have deep feelings for them.

Polite Hug

A Polite Hug is one you usually share with an acquaintance or colleague. It’s given sideways, with only a partial upper-body contact.

If you are giving or getting this sort of a hug from your date, it means that there is some distance in the relationship.

One-Way Hug

If you are hugging someone with everything you’ve got, and the other person doesn’t lift an arm to put around you, then you have just received a One-Way Hug.

The lack of reciprocation you just got from the other person means that they’re clearly not as into the relationship as you would like.

Intimate Hug

An intimate hug is a close, full-body embrace, with eye contact. The eye contact makes this type of hug even more special as more than just physical touch.

If you are experiencing hugs like these, it means you really have something special going on.

Buddy Hug

This sideways hug, with your arms over each other’s shoulders or on the waist, suggests a level of comfort and trust that transcends your everyday romance. It means that besides being a couple your guys are also friends.

If you usually sit or walk while sharing this type of hug, it means that your relationship is meant to last.

Back Hug

A Back Hug is another form of an intimate hug and it shows both trust and protection.

If you are receiving a hug like this, it means someone literally has your back. And if you’re giving it to someone, it means you are willing to protect them from anything.

Happy Valentine’s in advance.

Propose Day: 5 Unique Ideas To Pop The Question

Valentines’ Day is around the corner and we know that the excitement for the same is on a high. If you are single and want to ask a girl or boy to be your GF or BF, or you want to take your relationship to the next step – we are here to help!

Valentine’s Week starts in 2 days and an entire day is dedicated to proposals. Propose Day falls on Feb 8 and is an apt day to take the chance and ask the special one out – for in the spirit of love he/she may actually say yes.

To help you, here are a few unique ideas this Propose Day:

Propose With A T-Shirt:

Want to ask her/him to be your GF/BF but don’t want it to be too over the top? Well, opt for a custom print t-shirt with ‘Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend’, ‘Will you marry me’, ‘Do you love me’, or some other similar quote under a jacket. When the moment is right, just open the jacket and ask the question.

Propose With Chocolates Or Something Sweet:
Everyone loves chocolates. So, why not take the risk and ask the question with chocolates? It’s very simple. Buy some cupcakes or small bite chocolates and in icing of a contrasting colour write what you want on it – it could be one letter per piece or one word on each piece.

Propose With Balloons:
This is something you can try if you are asking a girl out. All girls love balloons and this is a cute way to make the day special. Simply blow a balloon and then with a marker write what you want her to be on it. Along with the balloons you can give some flowers or chocolates too.

Surprise Gift Proposal:
Is the one you wanna propose busy? Well, a surprise gift proposal is sure to put a smile on their face as well as yours. Just simply send them a bouquet of flowers or a box of their favourite chocolates with a special handwritten note asking them what you want to.

Propose Over Dinner:
Arrange a special dinner at home or go out to your special eatery for this proposal to happen. While enjoying your favourite foods and drinks, slip a personalized note with what you want to ask them and when they do read it offer them a morsel of their favourite food.

What idea will you want to follow this Propose Day? Tell us in the Comments below. Also, do share with us some other interesting proposal ideas.

Tickle Your Taste Buds With A Touch Of Love This Valentine’s With Amarula

Aspri Spirits, one of the leading importers and distributors of premium wines & spirits in India, presents exceptional cocktails for Valentine’s Day using globally the most popular liqueur, Amrula.
Amarula Cream originates from Africa and is a perfect drink to celebrate your love with your partner this Valentine’s. Enjoy it plain with ice or concoct a delicious cocktail, this drink will surely bring alive the romance & love. So entice your taste buds with these creamy cocktails.

Below are some recipes of the drink you can savour :

1) AMARULA STORM IN A SHORT
37.5ml Amarula Cream Liquor
Slash of fresh grated ginger and a turn of honey
15ml bourbon
50ml half and half (half cream and half milk)

2) AMARULA SPICED DRAM
35ml Amarula Cream Liquor
20ml spiced infused whiskey (clove, cinnamon, juniper, star anise & cardamom)

3) AMARULA CITRUS CRÈME
50ml Amarula Cream Liquor
20ml triple sec
Zest of an orange

4) ULA COFFEE SURPRISE
60ml Amarula Cream Liquor
Mug of strong filter coffee
50ml whipped cream
8 marshmallows
20ml brown sugar
20ml hot chocolate powder

5) AMARULA RED VELVET
30ml Amarula Cream Liquor
20ml Red Berry Vodka
20ml Beetroot juice
20ml white chocolate syrup
10ml grenadine

About ASPRI :

Aspri Spirits Pvt Ltd was established in 2004. The company today represents some of the finest brands in the world of Wines and Spirits and is one of the leading players in the imported alcoholic beverage segment. The company with its commitment to ensure highest quality standards focuses on the sales, marketing and distribution of its diverse portfolio and is dedicated to building premium international brands in travel retail and domestic markets across South Asia.