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The 25 most romantic alternative music videos

While a good rom-com could definitely put you in the mood for next week’s candy heart-covered festivities, why not get in touch with your romantic side by giving these music videos a spin. Here are 25 of the most romantic alternative music videos.

The 1975 – “Robbers”

The 1975’s “Robbers” was one of the first times frontman Matty Healy was able to show off his acting skills. This Bonnie and Clyde-inspired love story is filled with drugs, guns, money and blood. With more views, more details surface—making this video as irresistible as the track itself.

The Academy Is… – “About A Girl”

If you think this is a typical high school tale, you’re wrong—there’s an adorable twist at the end, complete with frontman William Beckett’s endearingly confused “me?!” gaze.

Catfish And The Bottlemen – “Cocoon”

Telling the story of two lovers in a mental hospital, Catfish And The Bottlemen’s “Cocoon” is a dark, sad, romantic story. While star-crossed, the protagonists find a twisted kind of peace at the end of the clip because, as the lyrics say, “Fuck it if they try and get to us/‘Cause I’d rather go blind/Than let you down.”

Creeper – “The Honeymoon Suite”

Everyone needs a good goth love story—and there’s just something about two leather jacket-clad punks in love that’s so darn cute. Creeper have an addition to their crew in “The Honeymoon Suite”: a heart-wrenchingly adorable couple, complete with their purple and black aesthetic.

frank iero andthe cellabration – “She’s The Prettiest Girl At The Party, And She Can Prove It With A Solid Right Hook”

“She’s The Prettiest Girl” comes from Frank Iero and Co.’s first LP Stomachaches—when the band were still under the moniker the cellabration. Its video tells a quirky love story with a simple, heartwarming message: There’s a someone for everyone.

Go Radio – “Goodnight Moon”

Arguably one of the most romantic songs in the scene, “Goodnight Moon” has an equally romantic music video—at the onset, at least. However, halfway through, comedic chaos erupts, turning this sweet story into a wedding day nightmare. The couple gets the happy ending, and, really, that’s all that matters.

Green Day – “21 Guns”

The hit single from Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown, “21 Guns” shows the concept album’s protagonists Christian and Gloria being shot at in an eery room. Doesn’t sound too romantic, right? Well, it doesn’t until Christian and Gloria just make out in the middle of everything. Coupled with Billie Joe Armstrong’s post-American Idiot black locks, “21 Guns” is a punk’s perfect Valentine’s Day video.

Halsey – “Ghost”

“Ghost” has a sensual music video shot in Tokyo. Halsey, deeply in love, starts to see the apple of her eye slip away—turn into a ghost, if you will. While steamy, the video places Halsey’s emotions and despair at the forefront, forming a devastatingly romantic clip.

The Killers – “Shot At The Night”

The Killer’s “Shot At The Night” tells the story of a woman employed by housekeeping at a fancy hotel in Las Vegas. She’s quite obviously annoyed at the extravagant city—and everyone having fun in it—until she accidentally runs into, with her car, a handsome date for the evening. Let the exhilarating fun ensue.

LANY – “ILYSB”

Listen to any of LANY’s songs, and you’ll get that Paul Klein and Co. are quite the romantics. However, with the video for “ILYSB,” the rising indie pop band decided to take the song’s beautiful lyrics and turn them into a twisted tale of how extreme love can actually drive you crazy. This is one for all you psycho romantics—enjoy.

The Maine – “English Girls”

The Maine transformed the lyrics of “English Girls” to avoid making the typical boy-meets-girl-at-the-bar music video. Instead, the Maine injected some of their humor, wit and originality into the story, centered on John O’Callaghan really trying to be romantic. But—is that shot at the beginning just getting him drunker and drunker throughout the video? Your call.

Man Overboard – “How To Hide Your Feelings”

This video takes you on a wild ride. First, you think the main character is trying to get away after breaking up with his partner. Then, it looks like he’s on a road trip to her, sending her super aesthetic and romantic polaroids at each stop along the way. And then… well, watch and find out.

Mayday Parade – “Stay”

When Derek Sanders dresses up super fancy and sits dramatically at a piano, you know Mayday Parade are getting serious. If you couldn’t already tell from the song’s lyrics, “Stay” made for an emotional music video, and Sanders’ reaction when his partner is fading away was created to make you tear up.

Modern Baseball – “Your Graduation”

What’s particularly romantic about Modern Baseball’s video for “Your Graduation” is that it perfectly captures the aftermath of walking away from your first love. “Your Graduation” does this by floating through different, fleeting relationships after the fact, ending with the one that truly mattered all along.

Moose Blood – “Gum”

It must of not been easy to create a music video to match the romantic lyrics in “Gum,” but Moose Blood and their team did it. “Gum” resonates with those younger romantics, searching for love on a Christmas light-illuminated bike in the confines of your town.

My Chemical Romance – “I Don’t Love You”

Damn—My Chemical Romance look good in black and white. But, more importantly, the surrealist video for “I Don’t Love You” is up for many interpretations, but, at it’s heart, it’s a simple love story. And who doesn’t love a couple dramatic-Gerard-Way-singing close-ups?

Neck Deep – “December” (Part 1 and 2)

Neck Deep decided to tell a love story across two videos for “December,” which is definitely one of their most sincere musical moments. Part one stays true to the original track and features Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba. In part two, the song speeds up and features a guest spot from Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus. The differences in tempo provides a backdrop to the story’s ups and downs, crafting a stunning short movie.

Never Shout Never – “Can’t Stand It”

As if this song wasn’t already sweet enough, Never Shout Never paired it with a video that will make you cringe from its cuteness. I don’t think anyone in middle school was happy seeing Chris Drew with anyone other than themselves, but, still, no one could deny that this endearing video was everything “Can’t Stand It” needed.

Pierce The Veil – “Bulls In The Bronx”

Pierce The Veil’s “Bulls In The Bronx” is as silly as the red lipstick smeared on the protagonist’s face—complete with a random “dancing with the bulls” scene in the middle—but it does play on the Romeo And Juliet trope in a fun way.

A Rocket To The Moon – “Ever Enough”

A Rocket To The Moon teamed up with Debby Ryan for this heart wrenching love story, which follows a couple going on an everlasting road trip. But there’s a twist—Ryan’s character appears to be very sick. “Ever Enough” will actually make you cry by pairing Nick Santino’s gentle vocals with the implication that this road trip might be her last.

State Champs – “If I’m Lucky”

State Champs’ version of the road trip love story is much more optimistic than A Rocket To The Moon’s version. Frontman Derek DiScanio wrote “If I’m Lucky” when he was only 15, and the lyrics bleed that innocent and youthful honesty when addressing love, displayed in a road trip montage of a beautifully happy couple.

Twenty One Pilots – “Can’t Help Falling In Love (cover)”

This Twenty One Pilots video is the only one here that doesn’t tell a story directly about love—but there’s just something incredibly romantic about Tyler Joseph singing “Can’t Help Falling In Love” in awkward places. And let’s be honest—the shot at the end of Josh Dun clapping for Joseph in the van is the most romantic thing you’ll see today.

We The Kings – “Check Yes Juliet”

With their entire debut album, We The Kings made every high schooler’s daydream a reality. A perfect example, their music video for the unforgettable single “Check Yes Juliet” transports the age-old Romeo And Juliet concept and brings it into 2007 (yes—this video and song are 10 years old).

William Beckett – “Benny & Joon”

William Beckett based this adorable song off the equally adorable movie of the same name. The music video for “Benny & Joon” steals influence from the film, but gives the plot, two people in love that everyone else thinks are crazy, new life. This time, the scientists want to know how these two people can actually be so happy together.

You Me At Six – “Fresh Start Fever”

You Me At Six’s “Fresh Start Fever” needed a strong music video to stand up the incredibly powerful track. The result was a story about a motor biker who has already suffered past injury, and his partner’s hesitation about him racing and putting himself in danger again.

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