Katerina Canyon is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. She gives her take on 10 love songs that are topping the charts right now.

10. Need You Now by the “Glee” cast – This song was the first single to debut off the “Need You Now” album by Lady Antebellum.  The “Glee” cast’s version of this song is beautifully done, and it is perfect if that special someone in your life is a “Glee” fanatic.  If country is more their thing, stick with the Lady Antebellum version.

9. Are You Going to Kiss Me or Not by Thompson Square – Who better to sing a love song than two people who are actually in love?  This song is sung by the husband-and-wife duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson, and their chemistry sings true in this song.  It is a bold love song for country music fans.

8. Rhythm of Love by Plain White T’s – There are just so many Plain White T’s songs to choose from.  This one stands out because it is a light happy love song that makes you want to dance and enjoy the night.  It has a fun island feel, and it is considered a milder song than the band’s No. 1 hit, “Hey There Delilah.”

7. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars – This song earned Bruno Mars a Grammy nomination.  Aside from being a spectacularly creative video, this is a song about falling in love.  Perfect for Valentine’s Day.

6. Marry Me by Train – If you are ready to pop the question, here is the song for you.  Train, fresh from a three-year hiatus, released this song last year.  This new song has a classic romantic style, which will likely cause it to join the ranks of quintessential favorites like “You Are So Beautiful” and “Have I told You Lately?”

5. Stereo Love by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina – This debut song by Romanian musician Edward Maya featuring Vika Jigulina has a quick dance beat with a European pop vibe.

4. Back to December by Taylor Swift – So you regret letting go of that one person who now seems to be your one true love, and you want to make the big appeal for Valentine’s Day?  This song written and sung by Taylor Swift will likely suit the situation.  Rumors say that Swift wrote this song for Taylor Lautner, but neither of them will confirm or deny this rumor.

3. Don’t You Wanna Stay by Jason Aldean (ft. Kelly Clarkson) – This song is the first duet ever recorded by Jason Aldean, and his partner, Kelly Clarkson, was his first choice.  This duet is a great song for setting a romantic mood.

2. Marry You by Bruno Mars – Okay, so Bruno Mars makes the list twice.  Even though this song was not released as a single, it debuted on Billboard Hot 100 at number 91.  This is a fun, little song about love, and Bruno Mars is just hot with love songs right now.

1. Rocketeer by Far East Movement – Solely because there is nothing more romantic and delusional than building a jet pack to get to the woman you love.  This makes a third song by Bruno Mars to make the list.  While Mars is not on the vocals for this song, he is credited as a co-writer.

This ends the Valentine’s Day list.  If you cannot manage to actually hire Bruno Mars to sing  for you, your next option is to go with these songs.  Enjoy and happy Valentine’s Day!