Love Lines
Discover and explore powerful lyrics from some of the greatest love songs. Hosted by critically acclaimed writer, Acamea Deadwiler, each episode combines storytelling with music commentary.
Episodes
26 episodes
Season Finale - Un-thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys reminds us to love in the present—and makes me think of a story from my childhood that is a perfect example of why we should.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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9:32
The Truth by India.Arie
With so many reasons to love someone, how could you not?
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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7:32
Beauty by Dru Hill
The 90s was the best era for love songs. Not up for debate.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:29
Alley-Oop by Dijon
Imagine if these lines were the first thing your partner said to you one blissful morning.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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6:29
Tell Him by Ms. Lauryn Hill
L-Boogie sings about the sense of longing sometimes encompassed within love.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:33
Two Wrongs by Wyclef Jean ft. Claudette Ortiz
Love and pain are not synonymous. Yet, still we hurt.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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6:38
By Your Side by Sade
Love comes in many forms, and each should entail someone being by your side. Sade knows.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:05
If It's Magic by Stevie Wonder
The GOAT of songwriting has so many albums that even great songs may fall through the mainstream cracks. This is one of them.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:48
Purple Rain by Prince
In this episode I get into a story that led me to discover my favorite lines from Purple Rain, by the musical genius, Prince Rogers Nelson.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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8:44
Thinkin Bout You by Frank Ocean
For lack of a better cliche, Frank Ocean's creativity is off the charts. Let's revisit a few lines from his hit single, "Thinkin Bout You."
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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6:14
BONUS: Distance by Yebba
This bonus episode highlights one of my favorite new artists, Yebba.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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5:48
Best Part by Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.
If you asked me to name my Top 5 love songs, four would come from the 90s. The fifth would be “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar. In this episode I detail my sweet introduction to his music.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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6:20
Sunday by Kwaku Asante
I sometimes listen to new music because the album cover caught my attention. That's how I stumbled upon Kwaku Asante and his riveting love song, "Sunday." Now I must share it with you.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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5:49
Again by Janet Jackson
Let's get into the softer side of Miss Jackson.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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7:12
Prototype by Andre 3000
Turns out the hip-hop legend can also make a riveting love song.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:18
River Deep, Mountain High by Tina Turner
Saluting a legend for the 83 years she allowed us to bask in her presence.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:28
Nothing Even Matters by Ms. Lauryn Hill and D'Angelo
Let's talk about the love lines on a classic song from a classic album.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:48
Fix You by Coldplay
In this episode we'll get into the savior complex, and the aching desire of "Fix You" lyrics.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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7:29