Love is many things, but most people do not immediately assume it is funny. But part of the beauty of love is in the funny little moments it brings to your life. Love to laugh?
Here are the 10 best funny love songs, including artists like The Lonely Island, Frank Sinatra, Flight of the Conchords, and more.
If your life is full of love, you are sure to vibe to these songs that will melt your stress away and give you a fuzzy feeling inside.
Top Funny Love Songs
“5 Years Time” – Noah and the Whale
This gem of indie pop is such a quirky and fun look at a relationship. The band wrote it in 2007 for their album “Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down.” It remains Noah and the Whales’ most popular song, and it earned them high rankings on the charts.
With its cute acoustic guitar melody and its toe-tapping beat, this sure is sure to put a smile on your face.
“In Spite of Ourselves” – Iris DeMent and John Prine
This silly duet describes two people who may not always get along but who still love each other anyway. The interplay between DeMent and Prine leads to a country ballad that is sure to draw a few laughs no matter who listens to it. It is one of the most famous funny country love songs.
Prine wrote the song for his 1999 album, also titled “In Spite of Ourselves.” Prine dueted with numerous female folk and country singers on the record.
“I Get a Kick Out of You” – Frank Sinatra
While this song is quite old, this Sinatra classic is always a hit. The wordplay throughout the song as Sinatra describes all the things that don’t give him much pleasure before admitting that his love is the only thing that he gets a kick out of. Though it is sweet, this remains a funny song to dedicate to someone.
“I Get a Kick Out of You” was originally written by Cole Porter, and many artists have gone on to perform cover versions of it. Sinatra’s version has long been the definitive interpretation of the song.
“Wedding in Finistere” – Jens Lekman
Critics have long regarded Jens Lekman as one of the most clever songwriters today, and this song is no exception. A story about meeting a bride who is not sure if her love is worth pursuing on her wedding day. It is simultaneously funny and sad, a hallmark of Lekman’s music. This song is perfect as a funny love song for weddings.
Lekman wrote the song for his 2017 album “Life Will See You Now.” The album was popular with indie fans upon its release.
“I Just Had Sex” – The Lonely Island
If you were listening to music during the group’s heyday, it was hard to escape The Lonely Island. This hip-hop group made plenty of waves with their laugh riot music. This song is no exception and is a humorous look at the joys of getting intimate with someone you love.
“I Just Had Sex” made waves thanks to being featured on Saturday Night Live and then on the group’s second album “Turtleneck & Chain.” It remains the group’s most memorable song in its storied catalog and is the perfect song to put on after your friends have had a few beers.
“Anyone Else But You” – The Moldy Peaches
The Moldy Peaches created one of the most recognizable songs of 2000s quirky indie love songs. This duet sees two people in love with each other, but they are also willing to see the differences between themselves and each other’s faults. Despite all that, they still love each other.
“Anyone Else But You” is most famous for being included in the soundtrack to the 2007 film Juno.
The movie leads also sang a version of the song in the film. Despite making waves in 2007, the band first released it in 2001. This remains one of the best funny love songs from movies.
“My Vag” – Awkwafina
Awkwafina is more famous for her acting roles today, but she originally made waves in music. She wrote this song as a parody of “My Dick” by Micky Avalon, allegedly on a whim.
While the song is not explicitly about love between two people, it does showcase positive self-love, which is also critical in our lives. And, of course, it is humorous.
“My Vag” first made waves as a viral music video before Awkwafina featured it on her debut album “Yellow Ranger.” The album title came from the popular 1990s television show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
“Sleepy Tigers” – Her Space Holiday
Her Space Holiday first gained popularity in indie circles for the band’s dark electronic music. “Sleepy Tigers” marked a departure from that style of music, focusing on more folksy and fun tracks.
The song is an endearing love song, and the comedy is all over this track. It describes the perfect movie romance in a way that is sure to make you smile.
Her Space Holiday is the stage name of Marc Bianchi, and he released this song on his 2008 album “XOXO, Panda and the New Kid Revival.” “Sleepy Tiger” was popular enough to be made into an EP.
“Big Bottom” – Spinal Tap
“Big Bottom” is a parody of heavy metal songs of the time, and it is no surprise coming from a band that exists entirely as a parody of the music itself. The song is overly crass and describes the joy of loving someone with a sizable caboose. It is an incredibly weird love song.
Spinal Tap began life as a fictional band featured in the mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap.” Following the smash success of the film, the band would take on a life of its own, recording several albums and becoming a comedy staple.
“Business Time” – Flight of the Conchords
“Business Time” is a parody of overly-romantic R&B songs and married life. The song describes the tedium that some relationships fall into concerning being intimate.
And this is all written about with aplomb by a band experienced with comedy, Flight of the Conchords. It is a song with some of the best funny love song lyrics.
Flight of the Conchords began life as a touring comedy band before gaining mainstream success thanks to their HBO show.
Final Thoughts
No matter what kind of music you like, we hope you will find a few songs on this list that will make you chuckle and give you a warm feeling in your heart. Love should be fun; these songs help you laugh and feel the romance.
Born and raised in Austin, David is a dedicated writer and avid fragrance lover. When he's not trying out perfumes, he enjoys traveling and exploring new restaurants.