Lovesick 😍 💘 I… | 5ive Songs

On the 15th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are totally lovesick 😍💘 in some form or fashion. 

On 5ive Songs, we (I) keep things short and sweet – no extra calories or needless fluff.  There’s a topic, five songs, and a short blurb that doesn’t exceed a paragraph.  Yes, it’s a playlist, but it’s a miniature playlist that shouldn’t take much time to consume.  On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are totally lovesick 😍 💘 in some form or fashion.

1. Trevor Daniel, “Lovesick”

Nicotine • Alamo / Interscope • 2020

After “Nicotine” sets the tone of Nicotine (imagine that), “Lovesick” keeps Nicotine going strong.  Here, rising pop artist Trevor Daniel impresses with the cool nature of his vocals, singing the agile lyrics without breaking a sweat.  Even with his breezy, easygoing approach, his tone is quite colorful.

He’s highly effective conveying the plight of love.  “I’m lovesick, got an illness,” he sings on the chorus, continuing, “If we don’t make it work, positive it’s gonna kill me.” Don’t die Trevor – don’t die!

2. Mason Ramsey, “Lovesick Blues”

Famous (EP) • Big Loud / Atlantic • 2018

One viral video of the ‘yodeling Wal-Mart kid,’ 11-year old Mason Ramsey, translated into a record deal with Atlantic (Big Loud). Following the release of his post-yodeling, debut country single “Famous”, Ramsey returned to his roots, delivering a studio version of the Hank Williams classic that made him famous, “Lovesick Blues”.  

This sick, tongue-n-cheek classic offered a lucrative lane for the young country singer that’s worth exploring.  An extremely talented kid with a great voice, his boyish pipes ‘pop’ on this tried-and-true classic. The only thing that’s sickening about this is how awesome he sounds!  “Lovesick Blues” appeared on his Famous (EP) in 2018.

3. Banks, “Lovesick”

The Altar • Harvest • 2016

“Ooh-ah, ‘cause I’m lovesick / I ain’t even ashamed, ah-ah / And I’m hard up for some time in your sheets…” Banks wants it, and she wants it bad – period. “Lovesick” is a classic case of lusting after someone you want incredibly badly.

Clearly, she wants to have some sexy time in the bedroom on this gem from The Altar. Worth noting, “Lovesick” is just one of many ‘lustful experiences’ on The Altar – it follows lead single, “Fuck with Myself”. We’ll leave that at that.

4. Mura Masa, “Love$ick”

Ft. A$AP Rocky

Mura Masa • Anchor Point • 2017

Mura Masa – what a compelling name for a musician, right? Definitely. The electronic music producer’s real name is Alex Crossan, and he hails from Guernsey (don’t feel bad if you don’t know where it is either).  Beyond some background, Mura Masa is best known for the song “Lovesick” (Mura Masa, 2017) which features rapper A$AP Rocky. How did this collaboration come about? Well Crossan provides some insight.  More importantly, he puts in some serious work on the production, which is groovy AF.  His backdrop is flavorful, blending hip-hop, Caribbean, and electronic cues seamlessly. Of course, it’s A$AP Rocky that crafts the ‘lovesickness,’ characterizing himself as a “lovesick fuck” multiple times.  Charming!

“Okay, she giving me love, but it fuck my energy up
Every time it’s finna be summer, only got the memories of us
And now we industry lovers, they making enemies of us
I mean, sometimes we in public, they drain the synergy from us...”

5. Jacob Whitesides, “Lovesick”

Why? • Double U • 2016

“Lovesick” (Why?, 2016) is a groovy, incredibly soulful record with a throwback vibe throughout. Who knew that pop could successfully fuse jazz and retro soul?  Excellent production touches organ, guitar, background vocals, and drum programming.  Singer/songwriter Jacob Whitesides shows off a fine set of pipes, delivering a balanced performance in which he never over-sings. The love-stricken, ‘lovesick chorus’ is nothing short of infectious, despite the pain the young artist is experiencing.

“Because I’m lovesick
And there ain’t no cure
‘Cause I keep on coming back for more
Oh no, no, no (oh no, no, no)
I’m lovesick
Guess I got the blues
Doctor help I don’t know what to do.”

Lovesick  😍 💘 I… 5ive Songs No. 15 [Photo Credits: Alamo, Anchor Point, Atlantic, Big Loud, Brent Faulkner, Double U, Harvest, Interscope, Pixabay]