20 Honeymoon Songs to Add to Your Playlist, Stat

Looking for honeymoon songs to listen to during your romantic getaway? Well first of all, congrats! You've officially made it through the whole wedding planning thing: Phew! Your big day (hopefully) went off without a hitch and now, you and your spouse are enjoying being newlyweds. Your next task? Embarking on a relaxing honeymoon.

No matter where you end up traveling to on your honeymoon, a killer playlist is a requisite. Much like rounding up the best wedding songs, the perfect honeymoon playlist is one that contains the perfect mix of romantic, upbeat and sensual hits to make your first vacay as a newly married couple all the more special.

However, acting as your own DJ can be tricky—which is why we're here to help. From old-school love songs to more modern, sexier hits, we've rounded up the top tracks to add to your honeymoon playlist.

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's Honeymoon Songs playlist on Spotify.

1. "Birds of a Feather," Billie Eilish

Lyrics you'll love: "Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know/I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone"

Whether your wedding DJ played this on your big day or not, you'll want to add this Billie Eilish hit for its whimsical, love-dovey vibes. Trust us when we say it'll make you both feel like you're floating together during your romantic getaway.

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2. "Omega (feat. Ralphie Choo)," Rosalía

Lyrics you'll love: "Tú y yo perdí'os entre amapolas/Tus ojos relucen, son dos pistolas"

Fans of Rosalía would have been pleased to discover the singer-songwriter released this sweet ballad in September 2024. If the release date fell after your nuptials (meaning your wedding musicians couldn't play it during your reception or first dance), then you'll definitely want to throw this on your honeymoon playlist.

3. "My Love," Justin Timberlake

Lyrics you'll love: "This ring here represents my heart/But there's just one thing I need from you/(Say I do)"

Justin Timberlake's "My Love" debuted back in 2006. Rapper T.I makes an appearance on the rock-techno ballad track, which is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The slow, steamy single shows off Timberlake's varied vocal range, and its swoon-worthy lyrics are just the icing on the cake.

4. "Sexual Healing," Marvin Gaye

Lyrics you'll love: "Ooh baby, I'm hot just like an oven (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)/I need some lovin'/And baby, I can't hold it much longer (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)/It's getting stronger and stronger/When I get that feeling/I want sexual healing"

This Marvin Gaye classic is a staple for your honeymoon playlist, especially given its sexually explicit lyrics. The 1982 ballad has been deemed one of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." The timeless hit seamlessly fuses elements of rock, soul, blues and funk.

5. "Beyond," Leon Bridges

Lyrics you'll love: "Brings me to my knees, ooh/She shines me up like gold on my arm/I wanna take it slow but it's so hard/I love to see her face in daylight/It's more than just our bodies at night"

"Beyond" is from Leon Bridges' 2018 album, Good Thing. This soulful love song has been streamed over 220 million (yes, million!) times on Spotify, and it's a perfect choice for those romantic honeymoon moments.

6. "Crazy In Love," Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z

Lyrics you'll love: "It's the way that you know what I thought I knew/It's the beat that my heart skips when I'm with you/But I still don't understand/Just how your love can do what no one else can"

"Crazy In Love" launched Beyoncé into solo stardom. The steamy hit—which fuses pop, hip-hop and R&B elements—went on to win several awards following its 2003 release.

7. "Cerca De Ti," Hermanos Gutiérrez

Lyrics you'll love: Instrumental

This soothing guitar melody by Hermanos Gutiérrez is pretty much like a serene sunset wrapped in a song, ideal for a romantic honeymoon evening cuddled up together.

8. "Paper Rings," Taylor Swift

Lyrics you'll love: "I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings/Uh huh, that's right/Darling, you're the one I want"

In our opinion, "Paper Rings" is one of Taylor Swift's most romantic tracks of all time since it's all about unconditional, everlasting love. "This song talks about true love, and if you really find true love, you probably don't really care what the symbolism of that love is. Material things wouldn't matter to you anymore if you found someone that you just wanted to live your life with," Swift revealed in a Spotify Storyline.

9. "Baby," Donnie & Joe Emerson

Lyrics you'll love: "When we're out in the moonlight/Looking up on the stars above/Feels so good when I'm near you"

With its dreamy '70s feel, "Baby" is a throwback that'll have you both swooning and swaying under the moonlight. It's all about feeling young and in love, perfect for a honeymoon playlist.

10. "Chocolate Hills," Khruangbin, Leon Bridges

Lyrics you'll love: "It feel like heaven, when I'm kissin' on your rose/Kissin' on your rose, kissin' on your rose-colored lips"

This track is a smooth, soulful journey that's just right for a laid-back road trip or a lazy afternoon lounging together.

11. "Something About The Way You Look Tonight," Elton John

Lyrics you'll love: "And I can't explain/But it's something about the way you look tonight/Takes my breath away/It's that feeling I get about you, deep inside/And I can't describe"

Elton John's 1997 hit, "Something About The Way You Look Tonight," has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. That's because the ballad boasts a slow, soft beat combined with intricate string instrumentals.

12. "Adore You," Harry Styles

Lyrics you'll love: "Honey (ah)/I'd walk through fire for you/Just let me adore you"

Even if your wedding band played this three times on your wedding day, make sure to add it to your honeymoon playlist too. It's upbeat, catchy, and just screams romantic getaway.

13. "Truly Madly Deeply," Savage Garden

Lyrics you'll love: "I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy/I'll be your hope, I'll be your love, be everything that you need/I love you more with every breath truly, madly, deeply"

Throw it back to the '90s with Savage Garden's "Truly Madly Deeply." This nostalgia-inducing track combines romantic lyrics with slow instrumentals that only add to the romantic vibe. The Australian pop duo's tune, which was memorably covered by Cascada in 2006, is the epitome of a love ballad.

14. "Come Fly With Me," Frank Sinatra

Lyrics you'll love: "Once I get you up there/Where the air is rarefied/We'll just glide/Starry-eyed/Once I get you up there/I'll be holding you so near/You may hear/Angels cheer, 'cause we're together"

Stream "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra as you prepare to jet off to your honeymoon locale. This old-school love song is a favorite amongst newlywed couples of all ages—and for good reason: Besides, how could you not swoon as you listen to Sinatra croon softly and passionately about love and traveling?

15. "Beautiful Things," Benson Boone

Lyrics you'll love: "Please stay/I want you, I need you, oh God/Don't take/These beautiful things that I've got"

This song's uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics are all about appreciating the beauty in life and love, making it a fab addition to your honeymoon playlist.

16. "The Honeymoon Song," The Beatles

Lyrics you'll love: "Skies are as bright/As your eyes,/The horizon is open/Love is the ceiling/Feelings are reelings/Free as the air"

Given its aptly named title, "The Honeymoon Song" is—you guessed it—especially apropos for your honeymoon. It served as the theme for the 1959 movie Luna De Meil (Honeymoon).

17. "Feel So Close," Calvin Harris

Lyrics you'll love: "I feel so close to you right now, it's a force field/I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal/Your love pours down on me surround me like a waterfall"

This house hit from Calvin Harris was released back in 2011. However, its breezy chorus and romantic, metaphor-laden lyrics—combined with the piano chords and electronic instrumentals—have all withstood the test of time.

18. "Red Wine Supernova," Chappell Roan

Lyrics you'll love: "She was a Playboy, Brigitte Bardot/She showed me things I didn't know/She did it right there, out on the deck/Put her canine teeth in the side of my neck"

For a splash of dramatic flair and a toast to your adventures together, this Chappell Roan song's lush, vibrant energy is a perfect match.

19. "Island In The Sun," Weezer

Lyrics you'll love: "When you're on a holiday/You can't find the words to say/All the things that come to you/And I wanna feel it too/On an island in the sun/We'll be playin' and havin' fun/And it makes me feel so fine/I can't control my brain"

Get into prime vacation mode with Weezer's "Island In The Sun." The 2001 hit, which features folk-rock and pop flavors combined with incredible acoustics, shows off lead singer's Rivers Cuomo's wide vocal range. Its melody is incredibly catchy, too.

20. "Taste," by Sabrina Carpenter

Lyrics you'll love: "Oh, I leave quite an impression/Five feet to be exact/You're wonderin' why half his clothes went missin'/My body's where they're at"

Pop this one on when you're ready to turn up the heat and have some fun exploring new places or just dancing around your room. It's flirty, fun and catchy as heck.

Additional reporting by Brittany Barber.