Some of the most romantic-sounding hits hide much heavier truths. Over the years, millions of listeners have slow-danced, proposed, or even walked down the aisle to songs that were never meant to ...

Love Song for Illusion stars Hong Ye-Ji and Park Ji-Hoon (Photo Credit: KBS) The highly rated KBS K-drama Love Song for Illusion has recently ended. Starring Park Ji-Hoon and Hong Ye-Ji, the fantasy ...

Poetic allusions makes for the best song lyrics, and these three songs manage to say "I love you" without using the phrase at all.

The '60s were a pivotal time for music. The decade began with poppy girl groups and crooners and went on to create what we now know as classic rock. And of course, no discussion of the time is ...

No matter your relationship status, it's hard not to appreciate a sweet lil love song. Even if you're single as a Pringle, a romantic ballad or loved-up bop never fails to give ya an instant serotonin ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...