The Only Sapphic Playlist You’ll Ever Need: Valentine’s Edition
Find the perfect tracklist for your Valentine’s Day.
With Valentine’s just a few days away, it’s time to get your sapphic playlists ready—however you plan to spend the holiday. Below, we’ve got songs for the lovers, the yearners, the crushers, and more.
Songs For If You’re…Crushing Hard
Are you in the middle of falling hard? Does your Valentine know they’re your Valentine yet? Are you embracing the honeymoon stage? If so, these first four tracks might be tailor-made for you.
“Ankles” by Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus’s playful 2025 single feels like the early days of falling in love. (No wonder fans suspect it’s directed at her boygenius bandmate Julien Baker.)
“I Want To Be With You” by chloe moriondo
If you’re crushing so hard you’ve started to feel like the main character in a ’90s rom-com, this upbeat bedroom pop love song from chloe moriondo is the perfect soundtrack.
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“Send Me You” by The Butchies
The final album from lesbian punk band The Butchies brought us this quintessentially 2000s queercore crush anthem, ideal for leaning into nostalgia.
“You Were in My Dream Last Night” by Babygirl
A little bit wistful and a lot flirty, Babygirl’s 2021 single is perfect for anyone crushing from afar (or up close) this Valentine’s Day.
Songs For If You’re…Feeling Happy, Sappy, And Settled
If you and your partner(s) are staying in this Valentine’s and the vibe is dreamy, sweet, and a little bit sentimental, try these loved-up tracks from some of sapphic pop’s biggest names.
“Pegasus” by Arlo Parks feat. Phoebe Bridgers
With two sapphic icons on the track, “Pegasus” was a guaranteed indie pop hit. But its syrupy-sweet lyrics and angelic harmonies also make it the perfect song for yearners and longtime lovers alike.
“Sugar in the Tank” by Julien Baker & TORRES
Since you’re already tuned into Valentine’s ready hits from boygenius alums Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers, it’s only fair that we shout out their counterpart, Julien Baker. Baker’s latest single, a collaboration with singer-songwriter Torres, is a country-infused, surprisingly sweet ode to letting go of fear and diving head-first into new love.
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“Hold U” by Indigo de Souza
It’s rare to hear an Indigo de Souza track this optimistic, but with “Hold U,” the indie rock darling sweetly pays homage to a relationship’s tender early stages.
“Only Have Eyes 42” by Janelle Monáe
A longtime queer icon, Janelle Monáe is known for her sensual, up-tempo sapphic tracks like “Pynk” and “Make Me Feel.” In “Only Have Eyes 42,” she brings the same feel to a saccharine, non-monogamous love song.
Songs For If You’re…Going For A Sexier Vibe
Lastly, if Valentine’s Day is your favorite time to embrace the sensual with your lover, try these sultry, sexy pop and R&B hits.
“Love U Better” by Victoria Monét
Jaguar II may have been Victoria Monét’s Grammy-winning breakthrough, but this dance-able, super-sexy R&B ode to sapphic sex from Monét’s 2018 EP deserves queer classic status.
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“Honey” by Raveena
This sensual, zen early-career single from R&B singer-songwriter Raveena is perfect for getting in the mood.
“Morning” by Teyana Taylor feat. Kehlani
Teyana Taylor’s duet with sapphic sensation Kehlani is a slow jam that gets hot and heavy, making it essential for anyone hoping to set the same sultry tone.
“Picture You” by Chappell Roan
We couldn’t end this playlist without an offering from the queen of 2020s lesbian pop. Luckily, Roan has the perfect seductive offering with “Picture You,” where the singer asks her lover to divulge their sexiest fantasies.
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Honorable mentions:
“Lola” by Maude Latour, “dirty dancer” by Orion Sun, “Come Home With Me” by Zolita, “Joanna” by Wilby, “Big Time” by Angel Olsen, and (of course), “Guess” by Charli XCX feat. Billie Eilish.
Now, go forth and celebrate Valentine’s Day in your own way! You can listen to the entire playlist on Spotify here, or add a few songs from each mood to your own Valentine’s Day lineup.
