Music has a powerful way of connecting people, especially when they love each other. In my marriage, music ministers to our union. It has prevented breakups. Helped in makeups. Released tension. And, inspired forgiveness. Similar to many couples, we have our pick of “baby making” songs and slow-dance favorites. I can’t imagine our relationship without music. It reminds us of who we are together and what we’ve been through. Whether it’s secular or gospel music, as long as it promotes positivity, we use it to better ourselves and our union.
Recently, my husband and I took a stroll down music memory lane by creating a playlist of our relationship journey. The fun part was spending days going back and forth trying to narrow down the songs. In some cases, we just chose entire albums or an artist. Take a look at our list below and then consider spending some quality time with your spouse creating your relationship playlist. I guarantee once you finish listening to the songs that made you laugh and cry together, you will feel like you’ve fallen in love all over again.
The Johnson Playlist of Love, Dating, and Marriage
“Just Because” by Anita Baker
“Time Will Reveal” by Debarge
Sons of Soul album by Toni, Tony, Tone
My Life album by Mary J. Blige
Tupac
Crazy, Sexy, Cool album by TLC
“The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” by Prince
“You” by Jesse Powell
Jagged Little Pill album by Alanis Morissette
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Sade
“Smooth” by Carlos Santana
Kirk Franklin
BMWK, how does music impact your relationship? Do you have a couple’s playlist? Can you all agree on what songs to list?