We take a look at four rock songs that really, really aren't love songs even though a lot of people still think that they are.

Soft rock, soul, R&B ... "Close To You" was one of the most beloved songs in the '70s. The lyrics depict unrequited love — a longing to be close to someone popular and idolized by others.

John Lennon didn't have the big-bang decade-opening album like his former bandmate George Harrison. He didn't turn to more ...

Songs like "Valentine" are the reason why. Released in 1996, the song is all smoldering buildup, a romantic mantra whose only ...

The heartbroken Perry, who’s described the writing of this song as “love justice,” actually ... much in keeping with the prog ...

There’s no hard-and-fast rule that says yacht rock songs have to come from artists who’ve released music exclusively within the genre. Occasionally, an act dabbled in the soft-rocking style without ...