50 Best Songs About Crushes (For When You're Catching Feelings)

We've all been there: a new certain someone is on your mind and you can't quite explain how on Earth you've caught all these feelings.

You may feel like no words can express the tingling butterflies in your stomach or the jumbled thoughts your new crush seems to have put in your mind.

But while words may escape you, the best crush songs can make you feel like at least someone else understands what it's like to crush so hard on someone.

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Need some new songs that get how you feel when you are getting butterflies through your heart, mind, and soul?

Here's our playlist of the 50 best crush songs that describe crushing on someone perfectly.

1. "One Thing" by One Direction

One Direction explains perfectly: that when you meet someone that makes your heart skip a beat, it's pretty clear you're crushing hard.

I've tried playing it cool/But when I'm looking at you

I can't ever be brave/'Cause you make my heart race

2. "Into You" by Ariana Grande

When you're crushing on someone and the tension is there (and no one has made the first move), the only step is to try and instigate moving to the next step (which may be physical).

I'm so into you/I can barely breathe

And all I want to do/Is fall in deep

And close ain't close enough 'til we cross the line

3. "I Like Me Better" by Lauv

There are those people who bring out the best versions of ourselves. Sometimes, those individuals are ones we happen to have crushes on (or even starting new relationships with). If this is the case, it's a recipe for a successful and healthy duo-dynamic.

I don't know what it is but I got that feeling/Waking up in this bed next to you swear the room

Yeah, it got no ceiling/If we lay, let the day just pass us by

I might get to too much talking/I might have to tell you something

Damn, I like me better when I'm with you

4. "Smile" by Uncle Kracker

The first stage of a crush is sometimes the best part of a new relationship, and they can't help but to make you smile.

You're better than the best/I'm lucky just to linger in your life

Cooler than the flip side of my pillow, that's right/Completely unaware, nothing can compare

5. "Ocean Avenue" by Yellowcard

There's nothing better than young and risk-free love. The type of crush and relationship that has no external pressures and is just easy, fun, and innocent.

There's a place off Ocean Avenue/Where I used to sit and talk with you

We were both 16 and it felt so right

Sleeping all day/Staying up all night

6. "Crush" by David Archuleta

David Archuleta describes perfectly how it feels the first time your crush on someone hits you. It's confusing, heart aching, and sometimes just hard to figure out and cope with.

I hung up the phone tonight/Something happened for the first time (deep inside)

It was a rush, what a rush/'Cause the possibility

That you would ever feel the same way about me/It's just too much, just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth? All I ever think about is you

You got my hypnotized, so mesmerized/And I've just got to know

7. "Born To Be Yours" by Kygo & Imagine Dragons

You've been in so-so flings or maybe a long-term relationship that ended poorly. You've given up on finding the one or love in general, and then you meet the person, the one you were meant to be with.

I know I've given up/A hundred times before

But I know a miracle/Is not something to ignore

You take me for a fool/You take me for a fool

I never knew anybody 'til I knew you/I never knew anybody 'til I knew you

And I know when it rains, oh, it pours/And I know I was born to be yours

8. "Beautiful Soul" by Jesse McCartney

There's something special about your newfound crush. It's not that they're good looking, smart, or funny, they're a mixture of so many things that make them so special to you. And most importantly, they have a beautiful soul.

I know that you are something special/To you, I'd be always faithful

I want to be what you always needed/Then I hope you'll see the heart in me

9. "Fast Cars And Freedom" by Rascal Flatts

You think that your new crush and love interest is so beautiful by just being authentically themselves (makeup off and all). You just hope they also see themselves as wonderful as you see them.

Starin' at you takin' off your makeup/Wondering why you even put it on

I know you think you do but, baby, you don't need it/Wish that you could see what I see it when it's gone

I see a dust trail following an old red 'Nova/Baby blue eyes, your head on my shoulder

10. "With You" by Chris Brown

We all want to feel adored, especially during the first stages of our crush. The feeling of being treated like one-of-a-kind from someone special can't help but make us blush.

And I'm so glad to be yours/You're a class all your own

And, oh, little cutie, when you talk to me/I swear, the whole world stops, you're my sweetheart

And I'm so glad that you are mine, you are one of a kind

11. "Fall For You" by Secondhand Serenade

There is a misconception that crushes can't be present in an already formed and long-standing relationship. You can have a crush while being in a something for an extended period of time. In fact, that's when it's the most wonderful, finding new ways to fall for someone all over again.

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you/Over again

Don't make me change my mind/Or I won't live to see another day

I swear it's true/Because a girl like you is impossible to find

You're impossible to find

12. "Wanted" by Hunter Hayes

'Cause I wanna wrap you up/Wanna kiss your lips

I wanna make you feel wanted/And I wanna call you mine

Wanna hold your hand forever/And never let you forget it

Yeah, I, I wanna make you feel wanted

What's more romantic (and crush-inducing) than wanting to hold someone's hand forever? When you find someone who makes you feel like their one and only, don't let them go.

13. "Every Time We Touch" by Cascada

Something about feeling the new kicks of a new crush just makes you get up and want to dance. You're smitten like a kitten and everything about that person has you living in lala land — and you wouldn't want it any other way.

'Cause every time we touch/I get this feeling

And every time we kiss/I swear I could fly

Can't you feel my heart beat fast/I want this to last

Need you by my side

14. "I'll Be The One" by The Backstreet Boys

Another heart-wrenching song about the complications of starting something new and having a crush when your heart isn't mended from a past relationship. The Backstreet Boys remind us it's okay to trust someone else with our hearts and feelings.

There you were, wild and free/Reaching out like you needed me

The helping hand to make it right/I am holding you all through the night

I'll be the one, I'll be the one/Who will make all your sorrows undone

I'll be the light, I'll be the light/When you feel like there's nowhere to run

15. "Better Together" by Jack Johnson

Often times, we over-complicate simple and loving things in our life (like crushes and relationships). In this song by Jack Johnson, we listen to how simple something like being together and cherishing wonderful memories really can be.

It's not always easy and/Sometimes life can be deceiving

I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together

It's always better when we're together/Yeah, we'll look at the stars when we're together

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16. "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Bublé

To those who don't give up on the possibility of meeting someone new, no matter how many times we've been knocked down by love, this song is for you. Don't give up or lose hope because your next crush is out there.

Oh I might have to wait/I'll never give up

I guess it's half timing and the other half's luck

Wherever you are/Whenever it's right

You'll come out of nowhere and into my life

And I know that we can be so amazing/And baby your love is gonna change me

17. "Classy Girls" by The Lumineers

No matter how cute or charming our crush of the evening may appear, it's important we always remember "classy girls don't kiss in bars, you fool!"

Well, she was standing in a bar/I said, "Hello, how do you do?"

She handed me a beer with a kangaroo/ She spoke of places I had never

That she had traveled to

And we slow danced along to faster tunes/And I made her laugh, I made a pass

I showed her my half-dollar ring/She said, "That's pretty cool, but classy girls don't kiss in bars, you fool"

18. "Crush" by Mandy Moore

This list just wouldn't be complete without Mandy Moore's "Crush," perfectly capturing the girl meets boy, girl likes boy story. You want to hold onto your crush in any way you can, even if it's just friends. But secretly inside you want to scream out, "I've got a crush on you!"

You know, I'm the one that you can talk to/And sometimes you tell me things that I don't want to know

I just want to hold you/And you say exactly how you feel about her

And I wonder, could you ever think of me that way

19. "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains Of Wayne

We've all had our fair share of guilty crushes (maybe even our friend's parents or siblings), and Fountains of Wayne sings our feelings perfectly.

Stacy's mom has got it goin' on/She's all I want and I've waited for so long

Stacy can't you see, you're not the girl for me

I know it might be wrong/But I'm in love with Stacy's mom

20. "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry

As we get older, unfortunately, we become more jaded with relationships. But then, there are times you find someone who takes you back to young and innocent teenage high school love. It's the kind of love that lets you fall hard, because you forget what heartbreak is.

I know you get me, so I let me walls come down/Before you met me, I was a wreck

But things were kinda heavy, you brought me to life/Now every February you'll be my valentine

21. "Teardrops On My Guitar" by Taylor Swift

Nothing is worse than being friend-zoned, except maybe when your (friend-zoned) crush is telling you about someone else they're interested in.

I bet she's beautiful/That girl he talks about

She's got everything that I have to live without

22. "Flowers in Your Hair" by The Lumineers

Crushes are frustrating, right? Maybe you've been crushing on someone for a while (maybe even since childhood) and one day they wake up and realize they like you back. The only problem is you may have already moved on.

So now I think that I could love you back/And I hope it's not too late

'Cause you're so attractive/And the way you move

I won't close my eyes

23. "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavigne

Talking to a new love interest or crush, we don't seem to know what to do with our hands, what to wear, or even what to say. It appears that we can't seem to do anything right and can't keep our cool.

I'm tugging at my hair/I'm pulling at my clothes

I'm trying to keep my cool/I know it shows

I'm staring at my feet/My cheeks are turning red

I'm searching for the words inside my head

24. "Ready or Not" by Bridgit Mendler

Something about being pursued can make us feel extra confident, especially if the pursuer is good-looking! This song is a fun pop-throwback to add some extra pep into your step when thinking about your new fling.

I caught you staring at me and I was thinking clearly/And now I'm like a bee and I'm huntin' for the honey

And I'm kinda shy but you're super fly yeah/I could be your kryptonite

25. "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" by Ella Eyre

Just because chemistry has sparked and you've developed a crush, it doesn't mean you have to move to the next step right away. It's okay to enjoy each other's company and take things as slow as you want. Don't add any pressure you're not ready for.

A quick hit, that's your game/But I'm not a piece of meat, stimulate my brain, no

The night is young, so are we/Let's just get to know each other, slow and easy, oh

Take my hand, let's hit the floor/Shake our bodies to the music

Maybe then you'll score

26. "She's So High" by Tal Bachman

Crushing on someone out of your league? It may seem like ending up with them is next-to-near impossible, but unfortunately, that doesn't stop how we feel.

But somehow I can't believe/That anything should happen

I know we're I belong/And nothing is going to happen

Because she's so high above me

27. "Treat You Better" by Shawn Mendes

Maybe you see someone in an unhealthy relationship, maybe even someone you've developed feelings for. It may be hard, but telling them how you feel may be the only way to get the point across.

I won't lie to you/I know he's just not right for you

And you can tell me if I'm off/But I see it on your face when you say he's the one that you want

And you're spending all your time in this wrong situation/And anytime you want it to stop

I know I can treat you better than he can

28. "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield

When your friend has landed themselves the perfect catch, it's hard not to be jealous and want to steal them away. You deserve love too!

Jessie's got himself a girl/And I want to make her mine

And she's watching him with those eyes/And she's loving with that body, I just know it

And he's holding her in his arms late, late at night/You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl

29. "Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')" by T-Pain ft. Yung Joc

The most iconic line in the book! See someone you're crushing on in a bar? You should buy them a drink.

Baby girl, what's your name?

Let me talk to you/Let me buy you a drink

30. "Can I Be Him" by James Arthur

You've met someone and they've changed your whole world. The only problem? They're with someone else.

You walked into the room/And now my heart has been stolen

You took me back in time so when I was unbroken/Now you're all I want

And I knew it from the very first moment

31. "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5

It can be the nuances or the static in a relationship (or crush) that can help it build and develop. When two people are able to work out their differences and strengthen together, it can become even more powerful.

It's not always rainbows and butterflies/It's compromise that moves us along yeah

My heart is full, and my door's always open/You can come anytime you want

32. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

While also reminding us all of the movie "White Chicks," this song is also an incredible love song (crush song) about someone who would go to the ends of the earth for someone else.

If I could fall into the sky/Do you think time would pass me by?

'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles/If I could just see you tonight

33. "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift

You've been there all along, and somehow your crush is completely oblivious to your feelings. But deep down in your gut, you know you're a perfect match and his current fling isn't right for them.

You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset/She's going off about something that you said

Cause she doesn't get your humor, like I do

I'm in the room, it's a typical Tuesday night/I'm listening to the kinda music she doesn't like

And she'll never know your story like I do

34. "First Date" by Blink-182

Even the cool and collected guys (especially of Blink-182) get nervous before a first date, even more so if they're crushing hard. Just remember it's normal to overthink every little thing, but know they're probably feeling the same way.

When you smile, I melt inside/I'm not worthy for a minute of your time

I really wish it was only me and you/I'm jealous of everybody in the room

Please don't look at me with those eyes/Please don't hint that you're capable of lies

I dread the thought of our very first kiss/A target that I'm probably gonna miss

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35. "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri

We've had a good amount of heartbreak and are terrified to fall again in the fear we'll be hurt one more time ... and then suddenly, someone comes along and crushes all those fear you have of meeting someone else.

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall/But watching you stand alone

All of my doubt/Suddenly goes away, somehow

36. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen

There's nothing more attractive to a potential crush than sheer confidence. So next time you run into a cutie you've been crushing on, make the first move and give them your number (why not?!).

Hey, I just met you, And this is crazy.But here's my number, So call me maybe

37. "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley

This classic by the late Elvis Presley demonstrates all the feelings of falling quickly for someone — one minute they're strangers, the next you've hit the ground running in a beautiful and loving relationship or heart-wrenching crush.

Wise men say only fools rush in/But I can't help falling in love with you

Shall I stay? Would it be a sin/If I can't help falling in love with you

Like a river flows surely to the sea/Darling so it goes, Some things are meant to be

Take my hand, take my whole life too/For I can't help falling in love with you

38. "Just A Kiss" by Lady A

In the beginning of a relationship, the passion and chemistry is booming and it's hard not to fall hard ;right away. So it's smart to not move ahead too quickly and savor those moments for what they are.

It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe/I'm caught up in this moment, I'm caught up your smile

I've never opened up to anyone/It's hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms

We don't need to rush this/Let's just take take it slow

39. "Closer" by Tegan and Sara

People don't always talk about the anticipation before "getting busy," and this song by Tegan and Sara describes it perfectly. There's more than just the physical act, but the chemistry you've been feeling with a newfound/or long-standing crush.

Here comes the rush before we touch/Come a little closer

The doors are open, the wind is really blowing/The night sky is changing overhead

It's not just all physical

40. "Bubbly" by Colbie Calliet

The perfect crush song to describe (perfectly) what having the butterflies during a new romance feels like.

'Cause every time I see your bubbly face/I get the tingles in a silly place

It starts in my toes, and I crinkle my nose/Where it goes, I always know

That you make me smile/Please stay for a while now

Just take your time wherever you go

41. "There For You" by Martin Garrix​ & Troye Sivan

In the beginning of any crush or relationship, you always expect for your new fling to have your back (which they should). But remember, you need to have their back too. Not everyday is perfect, but you'll work at it together.

So when your tears roll down your pillow like a river

I'll be there for you/I'll be there for you

When you're screaming, but they only hear you whisper

I'll be loud for you/But you gotta be there for me too

42. "Stay" by Zedd and Alessia Cara

When you're in the folds of a new fling and crushing hard, it's hard to say goodbye sometimes. Whether you want them to stay the night or stay for breakfast the next morning, it's difficult letting go.

All you have to do is stay a minute/Just take your time

The clock is ticking, so stay

All you have to do is wait a second/Your hands on mine

The clock is taking, so stay

43. "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer

You're on a first date, and you're crushing. The only thing you want? A kiss. This tune brings the feeling and magic of wanting to be kissed for the first time to life.

Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight/Lead me out on the moonlit floor

Lift your open hand/Strike up the band, and make the fireflies dance

Silver moon's sparkling, so kiss me

44. "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt

Whether we feel this way about someone, or hope someone feels this way about us, there is something so special about being authentically called beautiful.

You're beautiful/You're beautiful

You're beautiful, it's true

I saw your face in a crowded place/And I don't know what to do

'Cause I'll never be with you

45. "I Really Like You" by Carly Rae Jepsen

Word vomit is a thing. When you're crushing on someone, you sometimes just want to tell them how much you like (really like) them. It may be better to check yourself before using six "reallys" though.

It's way too soon, I know this isn't love/But I need to tell you something

I really really really really really really like you

And I want you, do you want, do you want me too?

Oh did I say too much, I'm so in my head/We were out of touch

46. "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars

There's nothing more comforting than hearing someone likes you for you and wouldn't change a hair on your head.

When I see your face/There's not a thing that I would change

'Cause you're amazing Just the way you are

And when you smile/The whole world stops and stares for a while

'Cause girl you're amazing, just the way you are

47. "You're The One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Tell us about it ... stud! That iconic musical, "Grease," produced our favorite crush song. While Sandy adores Danny, she needs someone she can rely on and trust (that's important when you're crushing on someone!).

You better shape up/'Cause I need a man, and my heart is set on you

You better shape up, you better understand

To my heart I must be true/Nothing left, nothing left for me to do

48. "Fallin' For You" by Colbie Caillat

Our minds can play tricks on us sometimes, especially when we've just developed a new crush. It seems like every thought our mind has just eventually wanders over to that new person in our lives - making the infatuation grow deeper.

I am trying, not to tell you/But I want to, I'm scared of what you'll say

And so I'm hiding what I'm feeling/But I'm tired of holding this inside my head

I've been spending all my time/Just thinking about ya

I don't know what to do/I think I'm fallin' for you

49. "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson

What if you weren't the first to the crush? Someone's developed a crush, and you're beginning to return the favor. How comforting for your new fling to know that if they fall for you, you'll be there to catch them.

If you were falling, then I would catch you/You need a light, I'd find a match

'Cause I love the way you say good morning/And you take me the way I am

50. "One In A Million" by Hannah Montana (aka Miley Cyrus)

A true throwback to childhood, before Miley Cyrus became the wild child, she was Hannah Montana, who could capture innocent and giddy crushes like your favorite childhood TV show. Sometimes, someone can hit you like a big school bus and the crush happens instantly versus growing into liking someone over time.

How did I get here/I turned around

And there you were

I didn't think twice or rationalize/Cause somehow I knew

That there was more than just chemistry

I mean I knew you were kind of into me

But I figured it's too/Good to be true

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Elizabeth Blasi is a New Yorker who is a lifestyle and travel writer, which means she can often be seen with a suitcase in hand.