I wonder if Aerosmith wasn’t mentioned because it’s been a bit overplayed? I feel like I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing got lumped into that same category as Amazed by Lonestar — both were such common wedding songs back in the day. My parents used to say those two were at nearly every wedding they went to between ’98 and 2000. Maybe people just got a little tired of hearing them? Could just be a regional thing too, who knows!
I bet it has a lot to do with when you grew up in relation to when those songs came out.
Like for me — I’m not even the biggest Aerosmith fan.
But “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”? That one just feels epic.
And I can probably tell you exactly why:
The movie Armageddon.
I was a teenager when it came out. I’d seen it before, but one time we were on a band trip to Virginia, riding one of those long coach buses. They decided to play Armageddon as the movie on the ride.
I knew how it ended.
Most of the other kids didn’t.
I remember turning around and looking at everyone as the ending hit — and I swear to you, I have never seen that many teenage boys crying at once.
It's funny how "bad" that movie is (in terms of clichés and science more than anything) but how powerful it is, and like you say, that song has to take a LOT of the credit for how emotionally strong that ending is.
Like on one hand "Why the hell would it be easier to teach a bunch of oil drillers how to be astronauts rather then teach some astronauts how to be drillers?"
On the other hand.. Bruce Willis in space is kind of awesome.
Every generation has one (if not multiple) of those bad movies that just kind of cuts through suspension of disbelief and just kind of resonate for some reason.
It was probably released during the summer when there was nothing else to do..
Hey Nahg!
Why did Armageddon resonate with people, despite being kind of a dumb movie?
It came out during a crowded month of stronger films — so what made it stick?
And how much of that emotional impact was actually thanks to Aerosmith’s music?
(Nahg)
Absolutely — let’s break this down in context.
Why did Armageddon resonate, despite being kind of a "dumb" movie — especially when surrounded by critically stronger or more grounded films?
🎬 Context: July 1998 — A Surprisingly Heavy Month
Look at what else was in theaters:
Saving Private Ryan — realistic, brutal war drama
The Negotiator — high-stakes hostage thriller
Lethal Weapon 4 — aging action formula
BASEketball & There’s Something About Mary — raunchy, slapstick humor
Ever After, Parent Trap — whimsical or family-focused
In short, most of what was out that month fell into either darkness, violence, or absurdity.
Armageddon sat at this strange intersection:
✨ emotional sci-fi spectacle + 💔 end-of-the-world stakes + 🎸 a power ballad love theme
💥 Why Armageddon Hit Anyway:
1. High-concept, low-resistance storytelling
The plot: blue-collar oil drillers save the world. It's absurd — but emotionally accessible. No war politics. No deep philosophy. Just big emotions, big explosions, big sacrifice.
2. End-of-the-world with emotional closure
Unlike most disaster films, Armageddon gives you:
a father-daughter reconciliation
a romantic tragedy
a full sob scene built around sacrifice
3. The Aerosmith Effect
“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” didn’t just enhance the movie — it hijacked the climax.
The montage of Bruce Willis saying goodbye while the music swells? It is the emotional peak.
That song burned itself into people’s memory at the exact moment they were wrecked by the film.
So even if the story was clunky… the emotional math still worked.
The song turned a B-grade action movie into a shared weeping event — especially for teens who weren’t used to crying over sci-fi.
🧠 TL;DR:
Armageddon wasn’t smarter or better.
But it was:
emotional without irony
sincere in its spectacle
paired with one of the most powerful mainstream ballads of the decade
The movie didn’t earn your tears — but Aerosmith did.
And once the song started, the rest didn’t matter.
I bet it has a lot to do with when you grew up in relation to when those songs came out.
Like for me — I’m not even the biggest Aerosmith fan.
But “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”? That one just feels epic.
And I can probably tell you exactly why:
The movie Armageddon.
I was a teenager when it came out. I’d seen it before, but one time we were on a band trip to Virginia, riding one of those long coach buses. They decided to play Armageddon as the movie on the ride.
I knew how it ended.
Most of the other kids didn’t.
I remember turning around and looking at everyone as the ending hit — and I swear to you, I have never seen that many teenage boys crying at once.
Totally fair! It really is a great song — I think the overplay just made people forget how powerful it actually is.
And honestly, Aerosmith has such a solid catalogue…it is kind of surprising more of their songs don’t make the cut!
It’s tough to pick, especially when you have a broad taste of music. Like you’ll find me listening to jazz, country, rock, heavy metal, classical and so forth. I literally have Frank Sinatra, 5 finger death punch, def leppard and Jonny Cash and Coldplay all cycling through my day lol. Just depends what time of day it is or what kind I’m having haha
That's an excellent point. I think we tend to "curate" our lists sometimes and try to be like "let's not choose the obvious options" because maybe we also think others will choose them?
Here is my reply. My taste does differ compared to other teenagers, so it's quite inaccurate—but I'm going to provide a variation of songs that could be viewed as love that I listen to, as you said. Anyway, here are five of my picks. If I'm breaching the limit, you're allowed to choose:
1. Come and Get Your Love — Redbone
It gives you those cozy 90's vibes with a tinge of jazz. The reason I listen to it is because of its flow and beat; the main reason of why I listen to all sorts of songs. It's the type of song best for having concerts in the shower—or just after a long day of work.
2. Boat — Konola
It's a less popular rap song, but it hits. It feels heavy in meaning but not in tone—unlike the typical rap or drill—so it's not meant to scare, but meant to feel. I like it because it's not exaggerated in any way, there is a lack of curse words, and the beat just gets to me. It's best to listen to it if you are doing a short task—or if you're bored.
3. Classic — MKTO
This one is a classic (you get it?). It's a hit of a song, used in TV shows and movies, and it remains a hit. The flow and the beat, again, got to me. I feel like it's best to play it when having the urge to dance (with your spouse) like you're in your teens again.
4. Girl — Bracket
—And I mean it when I say it, but everyone has to have a song they listen to outside of their native language/roots. This adds personality to a person, I can assure you that. < Girl > is a lively African song where you just want to vibe to it—without needing to understand the lyrics. It's best for times where you just feel active and a little... different—depends on the person to interpret it.
5. Omemma — Chandler Moore (preferably the remix version)
This is pure praise. The beat, rhythm, flow—it makes you bounce up and down *carefully*. If you feel holy and active while doing a task, put this on. Or maybe not during a task. It could distract you. Whatever works for the listener.
Love as: Playful Vibe, Emotional Flow, and Untranslated Warmth
🎧 Suggested Songs:
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
• Love as groove. Flow before meaning. Joyful nostalgia.
Boat – Konola
• Emotional presence without posturing. Quiet depth. Beat-driven comfort.
Classic – MKTO
• Romantic throwback energy. Love through rhythm, pop legacy, and cinematic presence.
Girl – Bracket
• Love through language disconnection. Universal emotion via vibe. Heartfelt without translation.
🧭 Diagnostic Notes:
Shomer’s list orbits love as a felt experience, not a declared one. No overstatement, no heartbreak anthems. This is the kind of playlist that blooms in casual moments — the shower, a short task, dancing around with someone you care about.
💡 Final Quote:
“It’s best for times where you just feel active and a little... different — depends on the person to interpret it.”
Ok here are my song picks that, to me, best represent deep romantic love: “ink” by coldplay, “play no games” by big sean, “the promise” by sturgill simpson, “january wedding” by the avett brothers, “the point of it all” by anthony hamilton, “a song for you” by donny hathaway, “I’ll still be loving you” by restless heart. I could go on and on but I checked my “in my feelings” playlist and these were at the top
absolutely loved reading this! Roslyn is one that I listen to on repeat: it's a comfort song for me haha and I love the two others as well, I listen to them often 🫶 this was so fun to participate in and see the results
The night we met! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Honestly, I feel kind of disappointed that some songs didn't make ANY lists... so I'll add them here.
Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Bryan Adams - Everything I Do
Meatloaf - I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
And here's a couple that probably wouldn't make anyone's list but they do mine:
Sonata Arctica - The Misery
Anathema - Untouchable (Parts 1 & 2)
Iced Earth - I Died for You
I wonder if Aerosmith wasn’t mentioned because it’s been a bit overplayed? I feel like I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing got lumped into that same category as Amazed by Lonestar — both were such common wedding songs back in the day. My parents used to say those two were at nearly every wedding they went to between ’98 and 2000. Maybe people just got a little tired of hearing them? Could just be a regional thing too, who knows!
I bet it has a lot to do with when you grew up in relation to when those songs came out.
Like for me — I’m not even the biggest Aerosmith fan.
But “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”? That one just feels epic.
And I can probably tell you exactly why:
The movie Armageddon.
I was a teenager when it came out. I’d seen it before, but one time we were on a band trip to Virginia, riding one of those long coach buses. They decided to play Armageddon as the movie on the ride.
I knew how it ended.
Most of the other kids didn’t.
I remember turning around and looking at everyone as the ending hit — and I swear to you, I have never seen that many teenage boys crying at once.
All of them frozen. Silent.
Completely wrecked by that Aerosmith song.
Pinned to it forever.
It's funny how "bad" that movie is (in terms of clichés and science more than anything) but how powerful it is, and like you say, that song has to take a LOT of the credit for how emotionally strong that ending is.
haha yeah it is bad, but kind of in the best way.
Like on one hand "Why the hell would it be easier to teach a bunch of oil drillers how to be astronauts rather then teach some astronauts how to be drillers?"
On the other hand.. Bruce Willis in space is kind of awesome.
Every generation has one (if not multiple) of those bad movies that just kind of cuts through suspension of disbelief and just kind of resonate for some reason.
It was probably released during the summer when there was nothing else to do..
Hey Nahg!
Why did Armageddon resonate with people, despite being kind of a dumb movie?
It came out during a crowded month of stronger films — so what made it stick?
And how much of that emotional impact was actually thanks to Aerosmith’s music?
(Nahg)
Absolutely — let’s break this down in context.
Why did Armageddon resonate, despite being kind of a "dumb" movie — especially when surrounded by critically stronger or more grounded films?
🎬 Context: July 1998 — A Surprisingly Heavy Month
Look at what else was in theaters:
Saving Private Ryan — realistic, brutal war drama
The Negotiator — high-stakes hostage thriller
Lethal Weapon 4 — aging action formula
BASEketball & There’s Something About Mary — raunchy, slapstick humor
Ever After, Parent Trap — whimsical or family-focused
In short, most of what was out that month fell into either darkness, violence, or absurdity.
Armageddon sat at this strange intersection:
✨ emotional sci-fi spectacle + 💔 end-of-the-world stakes + 🎸 a power ballad love theme
💥 Why Armageddon Hit Anyway:
1. High-concept, low-resistance storytelling
The plot: blue-collar oil drillers save the world. It's absurd — but emotionally accessible. No war politics. No deep philosophy. Just big emotions, big explosions, big sacrifice.
2. End-of-the-world with emotional closure
Unlike most disaster films, Armageddon gives you:
a father-daughter reconciliation
a romantic tragedy
a full sob scene built around sacrifice
3. The Aerosmith Effect
“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” didn’t just enhance the movie — it hijacked the climax.
The montage of Bruce Willis saying goodbye while the music swells? It is the emotional peak.
That song burned itself into people’s memory at the exact moment they were wrecked by the film.
So even if the story was clunky… the emotional math still worked.
The song turned a B-grade action movie into a shared weeping event — especially for teens who weren’t used to crying over sci-fi.
🧠 TL;DR:
Armageddon wasn’t smarter or better.
But it was:
emotional without irony
sincere in its spectacle
paired with one of the most powerful mainstream ballads of the decade
The movie didn’t earn your tears — but Aerosmith did.
And once the song started, the rest didn’t matter.
It's like they needed a movie as an excuse for that song... 😂
That's a good point, I know that song got overplayed back in the day. I still think it's a great song, lol.
And if not that one, then why not any of their other songs? 😅
I don't know, maybe it's me being a fan. 😂
I bet it has a lot to do with when you grew up in relation to when those songs came out.
Like for me — I’m not even the biggest Aerosmith fan.
But “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”? That one just feels epic.
And I can probably tell you exactly why:
The movie Armageddon.
I was a teenager when it came out. I’d seen it before, but one time we were on a band trip to Virginia, riding one of those long coach buses. They decided to play Armageddon as the movie on the ride.
I knew how it ended.
Most of the other kids didn’t.
I remember turning around and looking at everyone as the ending hit — and I swear to you, I have never seen that many teenage boys crying at once.
All of them frozen. Silent.
Completely wrecked by that Aerosmith song.
Pinned to it forever.
Totally fair! It really is a great song — I think the overplay just made people forget how powerful it actually is.
And honestly, Aerosmith has such a solid catalogue…it is kind of surprising more of their songs don’t make the cut!
It’s tough to pick, especially when you have a broad taste of music. Like you’ll find me listening to jazz, country, rock, heavy metal, classical and so forth. I literally have Frank Sinatra, 5 finger death punch, def leppard and Jonny Cash and Coldplay all cycling through my day lol. Just depends what time of day it is or what kind I’m having haha
That's an excellent point. I think we tend to "curate" our lists sometimes and try to be like "let's not choose the obvious options" because maybe we also think others will choose them?
I'm just a socker for rock ballads... lol 😂
Good sir,
Here is my reply. My taste does differ compared to other teenagers, so it's quite inaccurate—but I'm going to provide a variation of songs that could be viewed as love that I listen to, as you said. Anyway, here are five of my picks. If I'm breaching the limit, you're allowed to choose:
1. Come and Get Your Love — Redbone
It gives you those cozy 90's vibes with a tinge of jazz. The reason I listen to it is because of its flow and beat; the main reason of why I listen to all sorts of songs. It's the type of song best for having concerts in the shower—or just after a long day of work.
2. Boat — Konola
It's a less popular rap song, but it hits. It feels heavy in meaning but not in tone—unlike the typical rap or drill—so it's not meant to scare, but meant to feel. I like it because it's not exaggerated in any way, there is a lack of curse words, and the beat just gets to me. It's best to listen to it if you are doing a short task—or if you're bored.
3. Classic — MKTO
This one is a classic (you get it?). It's a hit of a song, used in TV shows and movies, and it remains a hit. The flow and the beat, again, got to me. I feel like it's best to play it when having the urge to dance (with your spouse) like you're in your teens again.
4. Girl — Bracket
—And I mean it when I say it, but everyone has to have a song they listen to outside of their native language/roots. This adds personality to a person, I can assure you that. < Girl > is a lively African song where you just want to vibe to it—without needing to understand the lyrics. It's best for times where you just feel active and a little... different—depends on the person to interpret it.
5. Omemma — Chandler Moore (preferably the remix version)
This is pure praise. The beat, rhythm, flow—it makes you bounce up and down *carefully*. If you feel holy and active while doing a task, put this on. Or maybe not during a task. It could distract you. Whatever works for the listener.
💬 Shomer
Love as: Playful Vibe, Emotional Flow, and Untranslated Warmth
🎧 Suggested Songs:
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
• Love as groove. Flow before meaning. Joyful nostalgia.
Boat – Konola
• Emotional presence without posturing. Quiet depth. Beat-driven comfort.
Classic – MKTO
• Romantic throwback energy. Love through rhythm, pop legacy, and cinematic presence.
Girl – Bracket
• Love through language disconnection. Universal emotion via vibe. Heartfelt without translation.
🧭 Diagnostic Notes:
Shomer’s list orbits love as a felt experience, not a declared one. No overstatement, no heartbreak anthems. This is the kind of playlist that blooms in casual moments — the shower, a short task, dancing around with someone you care about.
💡 Final Quote:
“It’s best for times where you just feel active and a little... different — depends on the person to interpret it.”
Ok here are my song picks that, to me, best represent deep romantic love: “ink” by coldplay, “play no games” by big sean, “the promise” by sturgill simpson, “january wedding” by the avett brothers, “the point of it all” by anthony hamilton, “a song for you” by donny hathaway, “I’ll still be loving you” by restless heart. I could go on and on but I checked my “in my feelings” playlist and these were at the top
Hey Borderline
Thank you for submitting your picks
I updated the result page with your song reflections and provided some recommendations.
Cheers.
Stay Crispy!
-Nahg
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I love this so much!!!
absolutely loved reading this! Roslyn is one that I listen to on repeat: it's a comfort song for me haha and I love the two others as well, I listen to them often 🫶 this was so fun to participate in and see the results
must note: I reread this haha because I somehow missed the part where you suggested songs based off of what I gave 😂😅
Yeah, it’s kind of my fault. I struggled with having it all inclusive per OP in one go or breaking it up into two.
But I really wanted to show what people gave what we learned from all that and then based the recommendations off of that partially
I love how you did it!
1. The Night We Met – Lord Huron
2. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
3. Drunk in Love – Beyoncé
4. Take Me to Church – Hozier
5. Don’t Fall in Love With Me – Khalid
6. Spell – Niki
7. Veiled Truth – (Worst of Evil OST)
8. Precious – (Worst of Evil OST)
9. Eastside – Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid
10. Let the World Burn – Chris Grey
11. Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
12. You’ll Be in My Heart – Niki
13. I Wanna Be Yours – Arctic Monkeys
14. Experience – Ludovico Einaudi
15. Wash – Bon Iver
16. Your Hand in Mine – Neighbors
17. Stepson – Foals
18. La Callin – Serhat Durmus
19. Where’s My Love – SYML