Songs About A Crush

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About A Crush? We promise you'll find some new tunes. We found 25 of our favorites.

Instant Crush (feat. Julian Casablancas) by Daft Punk

From the album, Random Access Memories, released on May 17, 2013

"Instant Crush" is a song by Daft Punk featuring Julian Casablancas. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, Random Access Memories (2013). The song was written by Daft Punk, Casablancas, Thomas Bangalter, and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. It was produced by Daft Punk, with co-production from Peter Thomas. The song is a mid-tempo ballad with a retro sound. It features Daft Punk's trademark vocoder vocals, as well as Julian Casablancas' lead vocals. The song's lyrics are about the feeling of falling in love at first sight. "Instant Crush" was generally well-received by music critics. Many praised Casablancas' vocals and the song's nostalgic sound. Some critics felt that the song was too similar to Daft Punk's previous work, however. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. In the United States, it peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's music video was directed by Warren Fu and features footage of various couples in different time periods

Loving Is Easy by Rex Orange County

From the album, Loving is Easy, released on October 11, 2017

"Loving Is Easy" is a song by English recording artist Rex Orange County, released as a single on 4 August 2017. It features production from frequent collaborator Ben Baptie and was mixed by Alex Tumay. The song is a buoyant, indie-pop track that touches on themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and companionship. The song's hook is a fitting tribute to the simple power of love, with Rex singing “Loving is easy, you had me fucked up/My lover, my friend, we're gonna be alright”. The song also features a catchy guitar riff and a jazzy saxophone solo.

Girl Crush - Recorded at Metropolis Studios, London by Harry Styles

From the album, Spotify Singles, released on September 27, 2017

"Girl Crush" is a song by English singer-songwriter Harry Styles. The song was recorded at Metropolis Studios in London and was released as a single on July 22, 2020. The song was co-written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson and was produced by Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon. The song features a mix of acoustic guitar, piano and strings, blending together elements of folk, rock, and pop. Lyrically, the song is about unrequited love and the jealousy it can cause. The song topped the charts in multiple countries and received critical acclaim for its production and emotional lyrics.

Crush by David Archuleta

From the album, David Archuleta, released on November 11, 2008

"Crush" is a song by American singer David Archuleta, released as the lead single from his self-titled debut studio album in 2008. The song was written by Jess Cates, Mitch Allan, and Lindy Robbins, and produced by John Fields. It was released to mainstream radio on August 1, 2008. The song is a mid-tempo pop song, built around a guitar-based melody and a simple beat. Its lyrics describe a young man's infatuation with a crush, with the singer imagining a relationship with her. The song was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production, Archuleta's vocal performance, and its catchy hook. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also charted in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The music video for the song was directed by Chris Applebaum and features Archuleta singing to and interacting with a love interest.

Quit (feat. Ariana Grande) by Cashmere Cat

From the album, 9, released on April 28, 2017

"Quit (feat. Ariana Grande)" is a song by Norwegian DJ and producer Cashmere Cat, featuring vocals from American singer Ariana Grande. The song was released as the lead single from Cashmere Cat's debut studio album, Wild Love, on February 2, 2018. The track is a midtempo pop-R&B ballad that blends elements of trap and synth-pop. It was written by Cashmere Cat, Ariana Grande, Noonie Bao, and Victoria Monét, with production handled solely by Cashmere Cat. The lyrics of the song explore the story of a couple discussing the end of their relationship. Musically, "Quit" is built around a sparse, minimalistic production with a drumbeat, synth stabs and a cascading keyboard melody. Ariana Grande's vocals are layered throughout the song, with her delivering a powerful chorus and emotive verses. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Cashmere Cat's production and Grande's vocal performance.

Hey Stephen (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift

From the album, Fearless (Taylor's Version), released on April 9, 2021

"Hey Stephen (Taylor’s Version)" is a song by Taylor Swift from her Fearless (Taylor’s Version) album. It is a re-recording of her original version, which was released as part of her Fearless album in 2008. The song is an upbeat, country-pop tune, which tells the story of a young girl being drawn to an attractive boy named Stephen. In the chorus, she sings of her admiration for him and her desire to have him notice her. The song was produced by Taylor Swift and Nathan Chapman, recorded in Nashville, and features guitar, drums, bass, and piano. It also features additional musicians like fiddle, steel guitar, and backing vocals. The song was released on April 9th, 2021.