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​Valentine's Day does not belong to crooners in tuxedos or violin sonatas by candlelight. Proof of this can be found in this offering from local jam band Ketchy Shuby. In their "Valentine's Day," there are skanking upstrokes in place of come hither vocals and sunshine warm enough to melt the cheese right out of a Hallmark card instead of a flickering candle.

Now, to be fair, the poetic content of the song will not be moving anyone to tears. But, that's not the point. Lyrics like "I just want to say/On this beautiful day/Happy Valentines Day/Oh what a good day" are only accents on top of the uplifted groove. 

"Ooohs" and "la la las" add playful vocal color elsewhere in this tune which ignite a bit of Valentine's warmth in the chest region and bring a smile across the face.

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Did Nick Cave write one of his best songs about a woman, or something darker?

​Let's get this out of the way: Hard drugs aren't really any fun at all. As any number of recent events prove, they rob some of the entertainment world's brightest lights of their souls before they eventually rob them of their lives. Okay. For all of their sometimes perceived glamor, there is nothing pretty about hardcore addiction.

Here is the rub in all of that. For better or for worse, drugs have inspired some of the best rock songs out there, and especially -- hello, Valentine's Day angle -- love songs. Sure, that ditty you love may seem on its surface to be about some unforgettable woman, but you know what's more unforgettable?

Anyways, in (dis)honor of V-Day, here are five randomly chosen amazing rock and roll love songs that are actually probably about opiates.
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Get free pool, free cocktails (for ladies!), and acoustic music at the Speak Easy.

​Valentine's Day, blah blah blah blah. If you're coupled up, then you know what the deal is. If not, then there are plenty of other events designed to remind you of that fact -- "lonely hearts" parties, speed dating, whatever. What if you want to just grab a drink without giving a crap either way? Luckily, there are a few safe havens out in the South Florida nightlife wilds. Here are five things to check out tonight where the paper heart cutout count is likely to be low. More >>

​You've just spent the last few hours being wined and dined by your Valentine's Day date. He sent you flowers, bought you candy, and even wrote something extra special in that greeting card. And now it's time to head back to his house where the candles are lit and D'Angelo is playing on the stereo. Cheesy? Yes. Guaranteed to get you in the mood? Yes and yes.

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