It’s no secret that setting the mood is a critical part of sealing the deal. The secret,
though, is in pulling it off. Playing the right music is really powerful. It creates a
conversational starting point, the lyrics can be quite suggestive and, in some cases, it’s
basically foreplay. On the other hand, some songs can be so explicit they end up mirroring the vibe of adult porn from porn websites. But the challenge is in identifying those magic tracks.
Sure, it doesn’t take a Ryan Gosling to know that playing R.E.M. isn’t going to get her in
the mood, but there are finer lines between, say, a Marvin Gaye and a Raphael
Saadiq. So, we asked you to submit your ultimate lovemaking songs, along
with a one-liner explaining why. Here’s what you had to say.
“When You’re In” by Pink Floyd
“No lyrics to set the mood — just the vibe you put out and intoxicating Pink Floyd
riffs.” -Jordan G.
“High For This” by The Weeknd
“From the moment I press play, panties and bras magically disappear.” -Jonathan A.
“Melody” by Serge Gainsbourg
“The best lovemaking song. The tempo, the voice and the guitars set the mood all alone.”
-Marcos P.
“Don’t Turn The Lights On” by Mayer Hawthorne (Chromeo Cover)
“Sweet and soulful music, and the title of the track just says it all.” -Michael
P.
“Such Great Heights” by Postal Service
“Introducing the night theme with songs she wouldn’t recognize, so she doesn’t assume
anything.” -Ahmed J.
“So In Love” by Curtis Mayfield
“Smooth, soft and sexy.” -Albert D.
“Mad About You” by Hooverphonic
“Feel the vibe.” -Navin D.
“Sail” By Awolnation
“I’ve heard too many women throw some sort of lovemaking commentary when this song
comes on.” -Dmitry B.
“The Zone” By The Weeknd Featuring Drake
“Deep, dark, mysterious, and brutally honest.” -Brian P.
“Turn Your Lights Down Low” By Bob Marley
“Plays out like Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On.’ But it’s by Bob Marley. Enough said.”-Janu M.