Love is in the air once more. This is the time of year when we show our undying and sincere love to all the people closest to our hearts. May it be our parents, siblings, friends, or significant other, all we want is for them to feel valued on this special occasion.

During Valentine’s Day, flowers, chocolates, or greeting cards are the things we usually give to remind them how special they are and how much they mean to us. Sometimes, material things do not matter at all. What makes this day extra special are those dedicated love songs that add more romance and heartfelt endearment. Nothing beats an exceptional moment with good company and good music.

If you are planning to serenade your THE ONE today, we have gathered some of OPM’s best songs to play along with for your beloved to make this a Valentine’s Day to remember.

1. Pasilyo, which means 'aisle,’ is a song by the Olongapo-based band SunKissed Lola that was released in October 2022. The song is an expression of a pure kind of love and deep gratitude. A man who no longer wishes for anything as long as his cherished person is in his arms 

"Nakatitig lamang sa iyo

Naglakad ka ng dahan-dahan

Sa pasilyo tungo sa altar ng simbahan

Hahagkan na't 'di ka bibitawan

Wala na 'kong mahihiling pa."

2. Mahika is a song collaboration by Adie and Janine Berdin that was released in May 2022. According to Adie, "Mahika is a feeling that someone could experience beyond your interest, like receiving unforeseen and unpredictable butterflies."

"Giliw 'di mapigil ang bugso ng damdamin ko

Mukhang mapapa-amin mo amin mo

Giliw nagpapahiwatig na sa'yo

Ang damdamin kong napagtanto na gusto kita."

3. Kumpas by Moira dela Torre is basically about the person who becomes our compass and serves as our direction whenever we feel lost and uncertain in life. The one gifted from above will give us the real meaning of love.

"Ikaw 'yung kanlungan na nahanap ko

Kahit no'ng 'di ko alam ilang beses mo akong niligtas.

Ikaw ang hantungan at aking wakas."

4. Paraluman is a romantic and gentle ballad created by Adie that was inspired by a dream of a young and beautiful woman who resembles Paraluman. In the form of a song, Adie was able to beautifully convey his admiration.

"Namumukadkad ang aking ligaya

"Sa tuwing ika'y papalapit na."

5. Tanging Dahilan by the up-and-coming actress Belle Mariano is a dreamy song created out of earnestness and longing. Despite the distance, the person becomes the inspiration and motivation to keep going day by day.

"Ikaw tanging dahilan na nagmamahal ako

Kaya ang puso ko'y sa iyong sa iyo."

6. Babalik Sa’yo by Moira dela Torre proves, by the title itself, that love means no condition and that whatever it takes, a person will do anything just to be with the one he or she loves.

"Handa kong gawin ang lahat

Makapiling ka lang.

Walang hihigit Sa iyo

Ikutin pa ang mundo

Ako'y babalik sayo."

7. Asan Ka Na Ba by Zack Tabudlo is a groovy and funky song that is inspired by and draws upon the music of the 80s and 90s pop music eras. Looking for your true love? This definitely hits the spot. But if you already found one, well, lucky you!

"Lumapit ka, asa'n ka na ba?

Wala naman akong gusto na iba.

Ang sakit kahit walang nananakit

Naghihintay ako, ako'y nalilito."

8. Paninindigan Kita by the band Ben & Ben is all about the bravery and fearlessness of a person to fight for love despite the many judgments and disapproval of the people around. "It is also an ode to a lover that might be hesitant to take a step forward in the relationship. "It's a heartfelt song that gives a balance between understanding where the lover is coming from and a gentle reassurance that the one singing the song is ready and sure after learning a lot so far about life and love."

"Paninindigan kita oo"

Mamahalin kitang buong buo

Kahit sa pagtanda ako'y sa'yo"

9. Aking Habangbuhay by Moira is a soundtrack from the film An Inconvenient Love by Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan. Simply put, the song says that at the end of the day, of all the heartaches and sorrows we might have faced, there is that person who is destined to be with us throughout our lifetime.

"Nawala ang lahat ng takot sa puso ko."

Naiintindihan ko na ngayon kung bakit walang nagtagal sa kahit na sinong minahal.

Lahat ng daan ko ay patungo pala sa'yo.

aking habangbuhay"

10. Bahaghari by Dionela is a ballad song that tells us that at every end of the rainbow, there is indeed a treasure. But the journey to finding that treasure will be hard and full of obstacles and pain. Despite that, the joy of uncovering that treasure, like love, is all worth it. "The song speaks of the beloved as an irreplaceable treasure who sees the lover as one worth loving, warts and all. "It is a joyous celebration of the kind of love we all long to have.”

"Lumiwanag ang dating madilim

Patay na lupa, napuno mo ng tanim

Hanggang walang-hanggan, ako'y iyo."

Show your love through these iconic and classic OPM songs. Happy Valentine's Day!