Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021. We are republishing it as part of our holiday coverage. Christmas music is everywhere this time of year. And we know you can't get enough of ...

In another trying year, many of the best songs—from “Like I Used To” to “Pick Up Your Feelings” to “Hard Drive” to “Good Days”—were about picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and trying again.

February has arrived, and whether you’re excited or dreading it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner as well. While the holiday has traditionally been one to celebrate romantic love, in recent ...