The most ennoying love songs you know?

[Sad aro]

I thought that this could be a thread for sighing together at ennoying love songs. Maybe this is the worst one I know (there also is a dance version that is even worse):

 

This one I don't like either. I hear that it is a beautiful song and understand why people like it but it reminds me of a quite painful time in my life: When I realized I was aro. I wasn't happy about it at all in the beginning.

 

 

 

[HelloThere]

There was this one song that was literally just titled “girls”. It fricking sucked.

[Jot-Aro Kujo]

DON’T FUCKING DISRESPECT EVERY TIME WE TOUCH IN MY PRESENCE THAT SHIT GOES HARD AS HELL

[HelloThere]

4 minutes ago, Jot-Aro Kujo said:

DON’T FUCKING DISRESPECT EVERY TIME WE TOUCH IN MY PRESENCE THAT SHIT GOES HARD AS HELL

Same with golden hour. I swear the song hits hard.

[SwiftySpeedy]

It's not annoying it actually sounds good but it's the only romantic song I've really heard enough to notice that it's a romantic song.

[TheApothiAroace]

This Magic Moment' by the Drifters (lyrics below)

Spoiler

This magic moment, so different and so new
But like any other until I kissed you
And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too by the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine
Softer than the summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment
While your lips are close to mine
Would last forever
Forever 'til the end of time (magic)

Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Oh-oh-oh (magic)

Sweeter than wine
Softer than the summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment
While your lips are close to mine would last forever
Forever 'til the end of time (magic)

Oh-oh-oh (magic)
Magic moment (magic)
Magic moment (magic)

Magic moment, (magic)
Oh-oh-oh, (magic)
Oh-oh-oh, (magic)

'At Last' by (Enter artist name here bc I forgot) (lyrics below)

Spoiler

At last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a lovely song
At last
The skies above are blue
My heart's wrapped up in clover
Ever since the night I looked at you

I found a dream that I could speak to
A dream to call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill like I have never known
Oh when you smile, when you smile at me
That's how the spell was cast
And now here we are in heaven
I found my love at last,

I found a dream that I could speak to
A dream to call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill like I have never known
Oh when you smile, when you smile
That's how the spell was cast
And now here we are in heaven
I found my love at last
At last

 

[Keith]

Pretty much every song that references to 'Romeo and Juliet' (I usually enjoy Shakespeare's work but this shit sucks so bad 😭😭) and the ones that for some weird reason over sexualise women (or anyone at this point).

[HelloThere]

1 hour ago, Keith said:

Pretty much every song that references to 'Romeo and Juliet' (I usually enjoy Shakespeare's work but this shit sucks so bad 😭😭) and the ones that for some weird reason over sexualise women (or anyone at this point).

One of the many reasons I despise country music. It’s always the same thing: girls, trucks, stupid stories, and guns. I swear it’s the most American thing I’ve ever seen. Oh and Romeo and Juliet absolutely sucks, it’s barely original or remarkable. Not to mention the whole romance cliches where the main character can’t live without their partner. It drives me insane. I mean it’s not unbearable I’d still watch the movies rather than being bored but it’s so stupid.

[Keith]

1 hour ago, HelloThere said:

Not to mention the whole romance cliches where the main character can’t live without their partner. It drives me insane. I mean it’s not unbearable I’d still watch the movies rather than being bored but it’s so stupid.

RIGHT???? I'll never understand why is it still so popular. I mean the writing is alright, especially if someone is into old English literature, but the plot itself is really boring.

[Jot-Aro Kujo]

I think you guys are misunderstanding the point of Romeo and Juliet. It’s not meant to be a great love story, even though society treats it that way. It’s very intentionally tragedy. The point of Romeo and Juliet is that the senseless feud between the Capulets and the Montagues led to the senseless death of two children.
Of course, you don’t have to like the play. But take a moment to think about what’s actually being said before you dismiss it as a cliche love story. If you’re horrified by the content of Romeo and Juliet, then it’s achieved its purpose as a play.  

[HelloThere]

3 minutes ago, Jot-Aro Kujo said:

I think you guys are misunderstanding the point of Romeo and Juliet. It’s not meant to be a great love story, even though society treats it that way. It’s very intentionally tragedy. The point of Romeo and Juliet is that the senseless feud between the Capulets and the Montagues led to the senseless death of two children.
Of course, you don’t have to like the play. But take a moment to think about what’s actually being said before you dismiss it as a cliche love story. If you’re horrified by the content of Romeo and Juliet, then it’s achieved its purpose as a play.  

One could point to thousands of times in history when two parties clashing led to incredible bloodshed. I mean yeah it’s a cautionary tale but it could definitely have been written in a different context and been more striking than intended. I know it’s not just a cliche love story but the tragedy aspect is part of what makes those cliches.

[Jot-Aro Kujo]

Just now, HelloThere said:

One could point to thousands of times in history when two parties clashing led to incredible bloodshed. I mean yeah it’s a cautionary tale but it could definitely have been written in a different context and been more striking than intended. I know it’s not just a cliche love story but the tragedy aspect is part of what makes those cliches.

The context of its era is precisely why it’s written the way it is. At that time, children and marriage were used as political tools. Note the following quote from Lady Capulet in act 1, scene 3: 

Well, think of marriage now; younger than you, 
Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, 
Are made already mothers: by my count, 
I was your mother much upon these years 
That you are now a maid. Thus then in brief: 
The valiant Paris seeks you for his love

Translation: “You need to start thinking about marriage. There’s plenty of girls here in Verona who are younger than you and already have kids; I was your age when I had you. Anyway, Paris wants to marry you.”

Juliet has been raised to believe that her sole value, the only thing anyone will pay attention to, is her ability to marry and bear children. In fact she’s already been engaged to an older man, and is expected to have kids with him. She’s rebelling by eloping with Romeo, a Montague, and has convinced herself she’s in love with him- Not because she really is (nor is Romeo in love with her, as anyone who caught the many references to his recent ex will know), but because she seeks an end to her family’s political drama and a way to avoid marrying Paris. 

That’s the point of Romeo and Juliet. Not “conflict between two factors leads to bloodshed”, but “the way people and romance are treated as tools, the way wars over status last generations, the way women are treated as livestock is killing our children.” In fact, this is a message that’s very relevant to the aromantic experience. Have you ever felt pressured by your parents to marry someone you don’t like? Have you ever thought to marry someone because it will provide you with some benefit within the society you’re a part of (i.e. marrying for tax benefits)? These are the problems Romeo and Juliet prompts us to face. 

Of course, it’s understandable to not recognize these themes right away. I’m a stagehand by trade, so I’m very familiar with Shakespeare, but it’s definitely a bit advanced for young audiences and the way it’s taught in schools isn’t the best. If you’re interested in learning more, I encourage you to seek out other resources on Shakespeare. His work is really quite interesting and politically poignant, especially in the context of its original time period. 

Woah good lord the formatting got fucked up there huh. Sorry I’m on mobile 

[HelloThere]

18 minutes ago, Jot-Aro Kujo said:

The context of its era is precisely why it’s written the way it is. At that time, children and marriage were used as political tools. Note the following quote from Lady Capulet in act 1, scene 3: 

Well, think of marriage now; younger than you, 
Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, 
Are made already mothers: by my count, 
I was your mother much upon these years 
That you are now a maid. Thus then in brief: 
The valiant Paris seeks you for his love

Translation: “You need to start thinking about marriage. There’s plenty of girls here in Verona who are younger than you and already have kids; I was your age when I had you. Anyway, Paris wants to marry you.”

Juliet has been raised to believe that her sole value, the only thing anyone will pay attention to, is her ability to marry and bear children. In fact she’s already been engaged to an older man, and is expected to have kids with him. She’s rebelling by eloping with Romeo, a Montague, and has convinced herself she’s in love with him- Not because she really is (nor is Romeo in love with her, as anyone who caught the many references to his recent ex will know), but because she seeks an end to her family’s political drama and a way to avoid marrying Paris. 

That’s the point of Romeo and Juliet. Not “conflict between two factors leads to bloodshed”, but “the way people and romance are treated as tools, the way wars over status last generations, the way women are treated as livestock is killing our children.” In fact, this is a message that’s very relevant to the aromantic experience. Have you ever felt pressured by your parents to marry someone you don’t like? Have you ever thought to marry someone because it will provide you with some benefit within the society you’re a part of (i.e. marrying for tax benefits)? These are the problems Romeo and Juliet prompts us to face. 

Of course, it’s understandable to not recognize these themes right away. I’m a stagehand by trade, so I’m very familiar with Shakespeare, but it’s definitely a bit advanced for young audiences and the way it’s taught in schools isn’t the best. If you’re interested in learning more, I encourage you to seek out other resources on Shakespeare. His work is really quite interesting and politically poignant, especially in the context of its original time period. 

Woah good lord the formatting got fucked up there huh. Sorry I’m on mobile 

Oh man mobile has weird formatting. XD