Melodi
A personalised Valentine's Day song
Swap the card aisle for something only you could give.
The most romantic Valentine's gifts are specific. A song that mentions your first date, their laugh or the way they make tea is hard to beat.
Hear two previews before you decide.
Styles couples love
R&B / Soul
Smooth and intimate.
Acoustic Pop
Warm, simple and heartfelt.
Indie Pop
Playful and a little bit different.
Apart this year?
The creator has a 'Long-Distance Love' occasion too — ideal if you'll be sending the song across the miles.
A romantic surprise that says what cards cannot
Valentine's Day tends to push people towards the same handful of presents: roses, chocolates, a restaurant booking. They are lovely, but they could be for anyone. A song written around your relationship can only be for one person, and that is what makes it feel like a genuine surprise.
It also helps with the part many of us find hardest: saying it out loud. Plenty of people feel more than they ever manage to put into words over dinner. A song lets you say “you changed my life” or “I still remember the first time I saw you” without having to find the courage in the moment.
Who the song can be for
A new boyfriend or girlfriend
Keep it light and hopeful. Early memories, the first date, the message that made you smile, and a nod to what you are looking forward to together.
A husband, wife or long-term partner
Lean on shared history: the first flat, the rows about the thermostat, the holiday that went wrong in the best way, the way they make tea exactly how you like it.
A partner far away
If you are apart this February, the song can name the distance, the late-night calls and the date you are counting down to.
Details worth including
You only need short notes. For example, you might mention:
- Their name, or the nickname only you use.
- Where you met — the café, the office party, the friend's wedding, the dating app message you nearly did not send.
- A meaningful place: the beach you walk on, the pub with the corner table, the city where you got engaged.
- A private joke that will make them laugh (and that you are happy for others to hear if they play it).
- Something you have never quite managed to say face to face.
Valentine's Day or anniversary?
An anniversary song looks back over the years you have shared and usually marks a specific date in your story. A Valentine's song is more about right now: how you feel, why you choose this person, the spark that is still there. If you are celebrating a relationship milestone, our anniversary page may suit you better; if you simply want to tell someone you love them, Valentine's is the moment.
Choosing a romantic style
Pop Ballad suits a big, heartfelt declaration with a soaring chorus. Acoustic Pop feels closer and more intimate, as if someone is singing to them across the kitchen table. R&B / Soul brings warmth and a smooth groove, while Country Pop works beautifully when the lyrics tell the story of how you got here.
Ways to surprise them with the song
Over breakfast
Play it from your phone before the day gets busy, so the rest of the day carries the feeling.
On the drive
Queue it on the car speakers on the way to dinner and watch them realise the lyrics are about them.
As a message
Send the link with a short note if you cannot be together on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Keep exploring
- What to include in a love song
- Anniversary songs
- A personalised song as a gift — Why a song is a present people replay.
- Create a personalised song — Start with a few notes and hear two previews.
Hear two previews before you decide.