Arena Rebellion: Anti-Valentine's Night
February comes around, and stadiums fill up with kiss cams, hearts, and sappy songs. Plenty of fans skip all that whether they're single or just not into it. At The Score, we suggest flipping the script for a fun and unexpected twist on the typical. Swap in breakup songs, make fun of the romance push, and let the crowd sing along to stuff that shouts "I'm good by myself."
For Anti-Valentine's Night, forget the slow songs and couple moments. Let’s check out some anti-love tracks for a “Singles Cam" and turn Valentine’s Day on its head.
We put together a stadium-ready playlist about being single and breaking up. Most are upbeat and all are right in line with the theme:
You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi – Opens with a punchy "love's no good" line.
Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson – Freedom song, spot on, high energy.
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor – Classic "moving on" tune.
Tainted Love by Soft Cell – '80s synth track the fans love.
Self Esteem by The Offspring – Punk bite.
Bulletproof by La Roux – "Nothing gets to me" feel.
Bad Reputation by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – Shrug off the critics, plain fun.
Forget You by CeeLo Green – Clean version for fan cams.
Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC – Say so long to old flames.
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey – Builds and a timeless track.
So What by P!nk – Upbeat sass for fan highlights.
Love Stinks by The J. Geils Band – Direct hit at romance, funny.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift – Taylor's take on "no thanks."
I Don't Wanna Be In Love by Good Charlotte – Pop-punk pass on love.
Goodbye to You by Scandal – '80s kiss-off with edge.
Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division – Brooding one.
Gives You Hell by The All-American Rejects – Smirky payback.
Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye and Kimbra – Odd, memorable regret.
Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake – Slick jab.
Torn by Natalie Imbruglia – '90s mess that sticks.
Irreplaceable by Beyoncé – Bey's "move along" power.
Love Hurts by Nazareth – Rock edge with a point.
Sail On by Commodores – In my opinion, the best moving on track there is… smooth but may not be good in stadium. My personal fav had to be here.
Keep it easygoing, tease the standard Valentine's routine, and watch the fans jump in. These will still promote a good time and give a feel a little off-center and perhaps unexpected.
From time to time on the blog, I'll toss out ideas that are twists on the usual stadium nights, but focused on the music, to add some offbeat fun for the fans. Got a go-to, anti-love track for the playlist? We would love to hear your additions.