‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°631 – 2010s Music Videos
The Weeknd, 6Ix9Ine, Paloma Faith, Megan McKenna, Indiana, Taylor Swift, Mabel, Raye, Jason Derulo, Saint Raymond, Robin Thicke, Shane Filan
They are the performers of twelve love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . The Weeknd – Often |
‘I’m never sour, I’m just smokin’ somethin’ much louder’
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| The video, directed by Sam Pilling, for The Weeknd’s song “Often” features him singing in a hotel with models, a scene typical of The Weeknd’s style. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2015 album “Beauty Behind the Madness”. |
2 . 6Ix9Ine – BEBE (w/ Anuel AA) |
‘And if I see you with him then I hate you’
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| A collaboration between Tekashi 6ix9ine and Latin artist Anuel AA, “BEBE” blends hip-hop and reggaeton while narrating a tumultuous love story. 6ix9ine, also known as Denial Hernandez, showcases his Mexican heritage and versatility by singing entirely in Spanish. The video, directed by William Asher, The Don Canon, and Trife Drew, was shot in Puerto Rico and Miami. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 208 album “Dummy Boy”. |
3 . Paloma Faith – Just Be |
‘Let’s get old together Let’s be unhappy forever’
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| Paloma Faith’s “Just Be” is a genuine love song that portrays the ups and downs of long-term relationships, offering a mature perspective on romance. The music video, directed by Emil Nava and featuring James D. Kelly as Faith’s counterpart, is set in New York City and shot in black and white. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2012 album “Fall to Grace”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Megan McKenna – High Heeled Shoes |
| In “High Heeled Shoes,” 24-year-old country star Megan McKenna sings about heartbreak. The video shows her in a bar, in a white dress, in a red dress, gazing at a man, repelling the hand of the same man before exiting the bar, leaving the man watching and possibly heartbroken. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2018 album “Story of Me”. |
5 . Indiana – Heart On Fire |
| Indiana’s “Heart On Fire” features a nod to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message.” |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2015 album “No Romeo”. |
6 . Taylor Swift – …Ready For It? |
‘Touch me and you’ll never be alone’
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| Directed by Joseph Kahn, the video for Taylor Swift’s “…Ready For It?” is a tribute to sci-fi and anime, with one Swift portraying a cyborg in a minimal bodysuit one side and the same Swift but with a hoodie, on the other side. The song, more direct and pop-centric than her previous release, hints at historical romances. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2017 album “Reputation”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Mabel – One Shot |
‘I like what I see but that don’t mean I want it’
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| Mabel’s “One Shot” is an upbeat, danceable track emphasizing playing hard and setting high standards to get and recognize one’s value in relationships. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2017 album “Ivy to Roses”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Raye – Love Me Again |
| Raye’s “Love Me Again” reflects her fondness for ’80s vibe with its reverb snare and a 4/4 time signature, blending soulful elements with a danceable rhythm. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2020 album “Euphoric Sad Songs”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Jason Derulo – If I’m Lucky |
‘And who am I to blame? When I didn’t trust you’
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| Co-written with Justin Tranter and produced by Mattman & Robin, Jason Derulo’s “If I’m Lucky” is a hopeful love song about a past relationship, conveying desire for closure and hope for love in another life. The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
| HEAR IT | 
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10 . Saint Raymond – I Want You |
| HEAR IT | 
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11 . Robin Thicke – Give It 2 U (w/ Kendrick Lamar & 2 Chainz) |
‘Yeah shake it like that girl’
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| Robin Thicke ‘s “Give It 2 U” features Kendrick Lamar’s dynamic rap and 2 Chainz’s unique flow, the fusion of genres results in a dance hit. The music video, directed by Diane Martel and featuring Thicke’s wife, Paula Patton, and their son, Julian, is set on a football field with dancers and mini-trucks. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “Blurred Lines”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Shane Filan – Everything To Me |
‘Cos I need time to figure this all out’
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| Co-written with Nick Atkinson and produced by Martin Terefe, “Everything to Me” marks former Westlife star Shane Filan’s return to music. The airport-themed music video features well-dressed stewardesses, a discarded jumbo jet, and hipsters with clarinets and trumpets… but it’s only a dream. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “You and Me”. |
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • I’m never sour, I’m just smokin’ somethin’ much louder (The Weeknd) • And if I see you with him then I hate you (6Ix9Ine) • Let’s get old together Let’s be unhappy forever (Paloma Faith) • Touch me and you’ll never be alone (Taylor Swift) • I like what I see but that don’t mean I want it (Mabel) • And who am I to blame? When I didn’t trust you (Jason Derulo) • Yeah shake it like that girl (Robin Thicke) • Cos I need time to figure this all out (Shane Filan)
Musicwise : Dance Pop, Hip Hop, Neo Soul, Pop, R&B, Reggaeton, Urban Contemporary
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