And for those recovering loveaholics, maybe you don't want to think about how happy you once were, or how happy you could be again if only, or how

This year, revolt; show your discomfort and disgust. Celebrate bitterness. Sneer at cooing lovebirds. Make it obvious you hate love. And to celebrate that odium, listen to songs (more like wails and cries) that highlight love's perilous ways. Here's a list of anti-valentine songs (not in any particular order):

I'm Not in Love (10cc)

The mother of all anti-valentine songs. This 10cc song presents the listener with a paradox -- blissfully in love or not quite? Consider this -- I keep your picture upon the wall, It hides a nasty stain that's lying there, So don't you ask me to give it back, I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me...I'm not in love, no no...

Don't Speak (No Doubt)

The words are pretty simple and at times clichéd -- I really feel that I'm losing my best friend, I can't believe this could be the end... often that's exactly what is going on. Heartbreak isn't always deep and poetic.

Without You (Dixie Chicks)

Choosing one song from the Dixie Chicks' endless list of melancholy country tunes is a dilemma indeed. However, this song articulates the pain of breaking up in the best possible way. Somebody tell my head to try to tell my heart that I'm better off without you -- Breaking up is never easy, even when you know it's probably best for you.

Love Bites (Def Leppard)

You must be patient with this song's list of asinine questions -- Do you tell lies and say that it's forever? Are you wild 'n' willin' or is it just for show and so on. Add the occasional "ooh babe" and it really scores on the cheese-factor. But against all odds, the song saves itself: If you've got love in your sights, watch out, love bites.

Ex-Factor (Lauryn Hill)

This song is little known but quite powerful. This is for the relationship that never seems to be working but you can't pull yourself out of. No matter how I think we grow you always seem to let me know, it ain't workin', and when I try to walk away you'd hurt yourself to make me stay, this is crazy...these words sum up the insanity of loving and hating someone passionately at the same time.

With or Without You (U2)

This U2 song treads the same track as the previously mentioned number but enjoys wider popularity (thanks to the hit sitcom Friends featuring it twice). Sleight of hand and twist of fate, on a bed of nails she makes me wait...I can't live with or without you... -- poignant indeed.

You Oughta Know (Alanis Morisette)

This enraged ditty introduced the Canadian artiste to global fans and made her alternative-rock's angriest girl. Every time I scratch my nails down someone else's back, I hope you feel it and I'm here to remind you of the mess you left when you went away... are enough to sober up even the most lovesick of all.

Don't Bother (Shakira)

The Columbian siren moves away from her hip-shaking Latin roots to belt out this grungy, bitter ode to scorned lovers. The result -- brilliant: And don't bother, I'll be fine, but she's waiting, the ring you gave to her will lose its shine, don't bother be unkind...

Moushumi 2 (Feedback)

Bangla songs, for centuries, have been eulogising the glories of love. Well, either that or Devdas-esque songs that glorify unrequited love (in certain cases, read "being dumped"). Once in a blue moon, however, you get to hear a Bangla song featuring an enraged lover. And Feedback's Moushumi 2 is just that: Tar buk-er alingoney lukiye tumi bhabchho ki amar kotha?...Na kono biroher gaan geye tumi dichcho shantona mon-e, noyon-er jol muchhey tumi korchho upohash... -- hits the spot, doesn't it?