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Feb 07, 2025
Valentine’s Day is here! Whether you’re spending it with your one and only, pining from afar, or dramatically staring out of a window as it rains, one thing’s for sure: sapphic yearning is an art form. So, in the spirit of intense, heart-aching romance, here’s your ultimate sapphic yearning playlist. We’ve busted out the Sharpies and blank CDs before, but this time around we curated this list of sapphic love songs special for all the wuhluhwuhs and sapphic romantics who love a good emotional spiral. Keep scrolling for our top sapphic yearning songs (or have a look at sapphic music history).
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Starting strong with indie queen Lucy Dacus, “Ankles” is all about the frustration of watching someone you love settle for less (when you know you damn well could treat them better). The slow build and the devastatingly precise lyrics? This is sapphic longing at its finest.
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Chappell Roan has perfected the dramatic & cinematic queer love song. “Picture You” is for the girl living in a daydream, replaying soft glances she had at the coffee shop and that time she was ALMOST touching hands over and over again like they’re scenes from an indie coming-of-age film. We’re here for it.
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An essential sapphic anthem. If you’ve ever had a massive, all-consuming crush on your best friend (or your best friend’s older sister, let’s be real), this song will speak directly to your soul. The tension? The yearning? The slight delusion? 10/10.
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This song is equal parts sultry and moody, making it perfect for those moments when desire and yearning blur together into one. The Japanese House has always captured queer intimacy so beautifully, and this track is no exception.
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This one’s for the sapphics who love a bit of angst with their romance. It’s all tension, all desperation, and the kind of infatuation that keeps you up at night. Highly recommend listening while dramatically lying on your bed.
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Soft, dreamy, and intoxicating, “Headaches” is the sound of being completely wrapped up in someone. It’s for the girls who love like a poem, and who see their crush in golden-hour lighting at all times.
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Mitski has given the sapphic community so much, and this song is a love letter to love itself. It’s gentle yet powerful, an ode to how love belongs to the person who feels it, no matter what happens. Play this one when you need a reminder that your love is yours and yours alone.
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A playful, queer pop bop that’s literally about falling for an unattainable girl (aka the eternal sapphic struggle). It’s fun, it’s flirty, and it’s the perfect soundtrack for crushing hard on someone who may or may not be emotionally unavailable.
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If you’ve ever been entranced by someone from across the room, unsure if they even know you exist, “Dirty Dancer” will hit you right in the chest. It’s hazy, seductive, and laced with that delicious mix of yearning and uncertainty.
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Soft yet smoldering, this song is the embodiment of sapphic yearning with its sultry vocals and hypnotic production. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to pull someone close and never let go.
So whether you’re in the throes of a passionate romance or just deeply invested in a crush that may or may not be reciprocated, this mixtape has you covered. Plug in your headphones, cue up the playlist, and let the longing commence.
Chicago-based community manager, content writer, and professional cupid who’s still in her emo era. When she's not hosting HER virtual events, you’ll find her creating oddly specific playlists on Spotify and hitting up way too many concerts with her partner. Catch her where the music’s loud, the food is cheesy, and the eyeliner’s smudged just right!
