It’s that season again! The season of red flowers, love and lots of gifts.

Valentine’s day is here but we’re not here for the lovers.  This post was written for those of you who will be alone on Valentine’s day. Thank us later.

1. Outkast – Roses Smell Like Poo

Because, you aren’t getting any roses. Need we say more?

2. Sia – Elastic Heart

You should listen to this song first thing in the morning of Valentine’s day to feel empowered and ready to conquer the day.

3. Big Sean – IDFWU

This song is just right especially if you couldn’t care less about the whole idea of Valentine’s day.

4. Chris Brown – Deuces

Listening to this song will make you throw away all the care you have in the world. Disclaimer: We didn’t ask you to throw your home training away while at it.

5. P!nk – So What

Let out your inner rock star with this song.

6. Beyonce – Best Thing I Never Had

You may have resolved to not celebrate Valentine’s day after this year, this song will help you strengthen your resolve even more.

7. Chris Brown – Zero

This song will put you in that groovy mood you need to get through the day.

8. Justin Bieber- Where Are You Now?

When you think of the person you thought would spend Valentine’s day with you, you should listen to this number.

9. Justin Bieber- Love Yourself

Perhaps you get that “I miss you” text from an ex, play this song on and turn it up to the loudest volume.

10. JoJo – Leave Get Out

This is another perfect jam when you remember that ex you hate so much.

11. Ciara – I Bet

You might probably need to relax and chill. Listen to this and soothe your nerves.

12. Jhene Aiko – The Worst

For when your ex was literally the worst

13. Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

And when you decide to never go down that lane ever again.

14. Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone

This is a perfect karaoke song, put yourself in a good mood with this.

15. Drake – Marvin’s Room

Yo might feel like calling all the people that curved you when you tried to shoot  your Valentine’s day shot. This evergreen song will set you in that mood.

16. Kanye West – Heartless

For all the wicked people that left you all by yourself on such a day.

17. Adele – Someone Like You

You might just be missing someone else’s bae during Valentine’s day or you just feel lonely.

18. Neyo – So Sick

When tweets and songs about love start to make you literally feel like vomiting, this song serves as the perfect rant.

19. P Square – Omoge Mi

Are you alone because you got dumped just before Valentine’s day? You might want to get into your feelings with this number by P square.

20. Akon – Lonely

You thought we wouldn’t leave something to remind you that you’re alone?

21. Eric Carmen – All By Myself

When the loneliness starts to sink in, listen to this song and cry yourself to sleep.
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