Catching feelings: 25 songs about crushing on someone

Michael Jackson is smitten by someone who walks by him on his 1987 single "The Way You Make Me Feel." It's evident from the first verse as he sings, "Hey, pretty baby with the high heels on / You give me fever like I've never, ever known / You're just a product of loveliness / I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress." Jackson is confident that he's met the right one for him. 

In 1996, Lil' Kim released her debut album Hard Core, which featured the Lil' Cease-assisted single "Crush On You." On the track, Kim knows exactly what she wants, but is not exactly sure if her potential suitor feels the same. 

In 2016, Ariana Grande released her third album Dangerous Woman, which featured the second single "Into You." On the track, Grande details how infatuated she is with a lover, with hopes they can take things to another level. 

In 2003, Mýa released her third album Moodring, which featured her hit single "Fallen." On the track, Mýa is completely smitten with a lover, and she's hoping that the feelings are mutual. As she sings in the first verse, "My head's up in the clouds in love / I'm proud to say it loud / Like an accident it happened / Outta nowhere, it just happened / And I ain't mad at all because I've fallen."

Mandy Moore's 2001 single, properly titled "Crush," details the feelings of having a crush on someone, and she isn't the only one. Moore highlights her shyness and her hopes that if she unveils her feelings, the feelings are reciprocated. 

On Prince's 1979 hit single "I Wanna Be Your Lover," the singer realizes he may be different from past lovers, but he wants to show her how life could be different with him. Prince knows that his potential lover has dealt with some not-so-good guys in the past, and he's ready to be the lover she truly deserves. 

Sometimes the feeling of a crush can hit a person out of nowhere. That's the type of sentiment that Fergie describes on her 2007 single "Clumsy." As she sings on the first verse, "First time that I saw your eyes / Boy, you looked right through me, mm-mm / Played it cool, but I knew you knew / That cupid hit me, mm-mm." 

Alicia Keys teamed up with Kanye West to produce her 2003 single "You Don't Know My Name." On the track, Keys details how a potential lover caught her eye and now she's daydreaming of what life would be like with him. As she sings on the first verse, "There's something special 'bout you / I must really like you / There's not a lotta guys are worth my time / Ooh baby, baby, baby/ It's gettin' kind of crazy / 'Cause you are takin' over my mind."

Jesse McCartney is a guy who knows what he wants on his 2004 single "Beautiful Soul." On the track, McCartney realizes how special a potential lover is and he's ready to pursue them. As he sings on the hook, "I don't want another pretty face / I don't want just anyone to hold / I don't want to my love to go waste / I want you and your beautiful soul." 

Yuna and Usher give fans a sweet duet with their 2016 track "Crush." They give the perspective of two people who have a crush on each other and they're both trying to see if the feelings are truly mutual and if they can take things further. 

Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen arguably dropped one of the most popular songs of 2012 with her hit single "Call Me Maybe." On the track, Jepsen describes how she wasn't looking for a new love, but she somehow caught a crush, so she gives the potential lover her number. As she sings on the hook, "Hey, I just met you and this is crazy / But here's my number, so call me, maybe." 

In 2002, Mariah Carey released her album Charmbracelet which featured her deep album cut "You Got Me." Produced by Just Blaze, Carey teamed up with Freeway and Jay-Z on a track to detail how she's crushing on a potential lover. As she sings in the verse, "Boy, I'm entangled up in you / These feelings I just can't elude / 'Cause you're so captivating /That I inadvertently always catch myself thinking about the things you do." 

Sometimes having a crush means dealing the nerves and trying to build up courage to talk to that special someone. That's the sentiment on Jodeci's 1992 single "Come & Talk to Me." It's evident from the first verse as they sing, "I've been watching you for so very long /Trying to get my nerve built up to be so strong / I really want to meet you but I'm kind of scared / Cause you're the kind of lady with so much class / Get my thoughts together for the very next day / But when I see you lady, I forget what to say."

In 1998, pop singer Jennifer Paige came onto the scene with her debut single "Crush." On the track, Paige describes having a crush, but she's not trying to let it consume too much of her mind. 

Sometimes having a crush means being a bit nervous to say something, but hoping you have the courage to overcome the shyness. That's the type of feeling that Tevin Campbell describes on his 1993 single "Can We Talk." Throughout the track, Campbell describes seeing a special someone catch his eye, but being too shy to say anything. But he knows if he gets the chance to see them again, he'll have the confidence to talk to them. 

The Beatles are the type of band who want to go after something they desire on their 1963 track "I Want To Hold Your Hand." They put their feelings on full display, particularly on the second verse as they sing, "Oh, please, say to me / You'll let me be your man / And please, say to me / You'll let me hold your hand."

Fantasia describes the giddy feelings of having a crush on her 2007 single "When I See You." She highlights how she stutters when she speaks about him, or blushes when she hears his name — that feeling of being completely captivated by someone's presence or mere mention.

On Bobby V's 2005 debut single "Slow Down," he describes seeing someone walk by him that catches his eye, and he would love to get to know them more. As he sings on the first verse, "I saw you walking down on Melrose / You looked like an angel straight out of Heaven, girl / I was blown away by your sexiness / Now all I have to do is catch up to you." 

On Teedra Moses' 2004 single "Be Your Girl," she describes admiring a potential lover from afar. Although she doesn't want to come off as disrespectful if he's already in a relationship, she realizes how much she daydreams about him and wonders if he even notices her at all. Her feelings are on full display as she sings, "See you all around my way / Been meaning to say hi / But I'm just way too shy / I gotta make you see this is more than just a silly crush." 

Snoh Aalegra's 2019 single "Whoa" could easily be about a crush or a current lover. On the track, she describes the way a person makes her feel, completely smitten. As she sings on the first verse, "I'ma tell you this one time / Boy, I want you to be mine / Can I come and see you now?" 

In 2019, Harry Styles released his sophomore album Fine Line, which featured the hit single "Adore You." On the track, Styles could easily be singing his feelings to a potential lover or a current lover as he details the love he wants to show them. He knows exactly what he wants and details that singing, "Oh, honey (Ah-ah-ah) / I'd walk through fire for you / Just let me adore you / Like it's the only thing I'll ever do." 

Producer and songwriter Babyface enlisted Brandy to take on "Sittin' Up In My Room," one of the singles on the soundtrack for the film Waiting to Exhale. On the track, Brandy sings about the feeling of meeting someone for the first time, and now she can't stop thinking about them. Her feelings are evident starting on the first verse singing, "Seems like ever since the first day we met / There is no one else I think of more than you / Can't seem to forget, can't get you out my head / Guess the verdict's in, I'm crazy over you."

LL Cool J teamed up with R&B group Boyz II Men on his 1995 single "Hey Lover." On the track, LL details admiring someone from afar, but he knows she's already taken by someone else, but he knows he could treat her better. LL daydreams about being with her and he's just waiting for the right time to make his move. 

On Justin Bieber's 2012 track "Boyfriend," he details how much he wants to show his potential lover the finer things in life. As he sings on the first track, "If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go / I could take you places you ain’t never been before / Baby, take a chance, or you'll never ever know / I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow."

DUCKWRTH is catching feelings at the club on his 2019 single "Crush." He details how having a crush on someone isn't typically planned, but he became so captivated by someone on the dance floor, that he might start flirting with them. As he sings on the first verse, "I never planned to crush / But I'm saying all them things that make you blush."