Love is a complicated emotion. When it hits, it can hit harder than most. Sure, it can be both pleasant and unpleasant all at once, but one thing love has given the world that cannot be understated is some incredible music. From songs about first love to devastating ballads about breakups, love songs exist all around us. One subcategory of these that I especially love is songs about crushing on someone. Crushes can be so innocent, yet so passionate all at once, and I adore hearing explorations of the confusing feelings that one experiences when grappling with a newfound crush. Whether your feelings are requited or not, we all deep down need an outlet to feel understood when such emotions start to overwhelm us, so here are just a few songs that I feel reflect the ups and downs of having a crush on someone.