‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°646 – 2010s Music Videos
One Direction, Leona Lewis, Justin Bieber, Nathan Sykes, JP Cooper, Olly Murs, Lewis Capaldi, The xx, Tory Lanez, Girls Aloud, Saygrace, Alicia Keys
They are the performers of twelve love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . One Direction – Kiss You |
‘If you don’t wanna take it slow ….’
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| One Direction’s “Kiss You” encapsulates youthful exuberance with vocal harmonies blending together. The music video, directed by Vaughan Arnell, features the band in various dynamic settings, showcasing their comedic timing. With green screen effects, it echoes iconic visuals from The Beach Boys’ “Surfer Girl”, Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock,” and Rammstein’s “Mein Land”. Scenes include Harry, Louis, Liam, Zayn and Niall, shirtless for a large part, in and out of jail, riding a motorcyle and a convertible car, skiing in a wintry landscape, or getting wet surfing on fake wave. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2012 album “Take Me Home”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Leona Lewis – One More Sleep |
‘I got you sitting next to me We got a lot of catching up to do’
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| One of three original songs on her first holiday album, Leona Lewis’s “One More Sleep” is a heartwarming Christmas song filled with anticipation and longing for the return of a loved one. Co-directed by Dominic O’Riordan and Warren Smith, the music video features her boyfriend Dennis Jauch, captures the intimate and fun moments between Lewis and her friends gathered at cabin in the woods and invokes all the Christmas mandatory elements: snow, decoration and gifts. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2013 album “Christmas, With Love”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Justin Bieber – Life Is Worth Living |
| Justin Bieber’s “Life Is Worth Living” is a soft pop ballad that addresses themes of personal growth and the journey towards self-forgiveness and redemption. Directed by Parris Goebel and featuring dancers Patrick Cook and Emma Portner, the music video showcases a contemporary dance that metaphorically portrays the struggle and eventual healing of emotional wounds. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2015 album “Purpose”. |
4 . Nathan Sykes – Over And Over Again |
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| Nathan Sykes’ “Over And Over Again” is the second single of the ex-The Wanted member. It is a touching ballad expressing the enduring nature of love. Directed by Frank Borin, the music video features actress Maemae Renfrow as Sykes’ crush and future wife. Spoiler alert: at some point, he has to leave her and this is sad. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “Unfinished Business”. |
5 . JP Cooper – September Song |
| JP Cooper’s “September Song” is a nostalgic ballad reminiscing a teenage love that ended too soon. The song captures the essence of youthful love, its impermanence, and the longing for what once was, as Cooper recalls the special moments they shared and the song and the mixtape they had on repeat. The music video is directed by Andy Morgan. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2017 album “Raised Under Grey Skies”. |
6 . Olly Murs – You Don’t Know Love |
‘I know I made some bad decisions But my last one was you’
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| Olly Murs’ “You Don’t Know Love” is a powerful song that explores the complexities of a toxic relationship with lyrics delving into the artist’s reluctance to stay where he feels taken advantage of and highlighting the pain and emotional scars that love can bring. Directed by Charles Mehling and filmed in Las Vegas, the music video features Murs and portrays a narrative of emotional turmoil and introspection that push him to leave town in a brand new car. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “24 Hrs”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Lewis Capaldi – Bruises |
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| Lewis Capaldi’s “Bruises” is a heartfelt ballad that delves into the aftermath of a breakup, expressing longing and the lasting impact of a past relationship with its “bruises” as memories and emotional baggage. Directed by Emil Nava, the music video adds with a fiery riot between prisoners, a visual depth to the song’s emotive lyrics. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The xx – On Hold |
‘You’ve got the body, you’ve got the body Dare me to, dare me to’
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| A contemplative track that explores the fading spark of a once-flourishing relationship, The xx’s “On Hold” reflects on happier times, juxtaposed with the current state of drifting apart and the hope for reconciliation. Directed by Alasdair McLellan and featuring American model Ali Michael and London skater Blonde McCoy, the music video visually interprets the song’s theme of a relationship on the brink of ending. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2017 album “I See You”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Tory Lanez – Luv |
‘And if you want me I’m falling’
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| A captivating blend of R&B and dancehall, Tory Lanez’s “Luv” is produced by Cashmere Cat and Benny Blanco and features interpolations from Tanto Metro and Devonte’s “Everyone Falls in Love.” The music video is co-directed by Tory Lanez and Zac Facts. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “I Told You”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Girls Aloud – Beautiful ‘Cause You Love Me |
‘Staring at my reflection, every slight imperfection’
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| Written by Rachel Moulden and produced by Jim Eliot, “Beautiful ‘Cause You Love Me” by British girl group Girls Aloud is a ballad exploring themes of love and self-worth. The music video, directed by Paul Caslin, features beauty shots of each band member and not so discreet product placement of a digital camera. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2012 album “Ten”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Saygrace – You Don’t Own Me (w/ G-Eazy) |
| The track “You Don’t Own Me” by Australian singer SayGrace, featuring G-Eazy, is a cover of the 1963 Lesley Gore classic, produced by Quincy Jones and Parker Ighile. The collaboration with American rapper G-Eazy adds a modern twist to the song’s message of independence and self-empowerment. The music video is directed by Taylor Cohen. |
| HEAR IT | 
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12 . Alicia Keys – Girl On Fire |
‘Oh-oh, she got both feet on the ground’
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| Co-written and co-produced with Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi and featuring an interpolation of Billy Squier’s “The Big Beat,” Alicia Keys'”Girl On Fire,” is a celebration of strength and independence. The music video, directed by Sophie Muller portrays Keys as a multitasking working mother when she is not longing for a “sensual fire.” |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2012 album “Girl on Fire”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
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 take a still from the video on one side and select a lyric from the song on the other. We then merge the two. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • If you don’t wanna take it slow …. (One Direction) • I got you sitting next to me We got a lot of catching up to do (Leona Lewis) • I know I made some bad decisions But my last one was you (Olly Murs) • You’ve got the body, you’ve got the body Dare me to, dare me to (The xx) • And if you want me I’m falling (Tory Lanez) • Staring at my reflection, every slight imperfection (Girls Aloud) • Oh-oh, she got both feet on the ground (Alicia Keys)
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock, R&B
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