Some songs have a romantic tune to them, but they aren't actually romantic at all. Here's a list of some of the songs that came out this year, almost fooling everyone they were good for slow dances. Check them out:

1. Katy Perry — “Dark Horse”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Are you ready for, ready for / A perfect storm, perfect storm
Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine / There’s no going back
Why it’s not romantic: Perry’s singing about her love of junk food.

2. Beyoncé Feat. Frank Ocean — “Superpower”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
A tough love (Super power) / Uh huh, like a shark (Super power)
Ooh, like a bear / A tough love
Why it’s not romantic: Because sharks and bears???

3. Usher — “Good Kisser”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
You make me wanna tap out and retire / Your pretty lips leave me so inspired
Why it’s not romantic: Usher wants those “pretty lips” on something other than his mouth.

4. Disclosure Feat. Sam Smith — “Latch”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Now I’ve got you in my space / I won’t let go of you (never) / Got you shackled in my embrace / I’m latching on to you (never)
Why it’s not romantic: Shackles, son. Shackles.

5. Jason Derulo — “Trumpets”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Is it weird that I hear Violin / whenever you’re gone/Whenever you’re gone
Is it weird that your ass / Remind me of a Kanye West song?
Why it’s not romantic: Jason Derulo thinks of… Kanye West. Total romance killer.

6. One Direction — “Steal My Girl”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Everybody wanna steal my girl / Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world / Find another one ‘cause she belongs to me
Why it’s not romantic: Overly boyfriend.

7. Ariana Grande Feat. The Weeknd — “Love Me Harder”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Tell me something I need to know / Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space / I’ll take the pleasure, take it with the pain
Why it isn’t romantic: Grande is literally singing that she will leave her significant other if the sex isn’t good.

8. Chris Brown Feat. Usher and Rick Ross — “New Flame”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Who said you can’t find love in the club? / ‘Cause I wanna tell them they’re wrong
Come on, just, baby, try a new thing / And let’s spark a new flame
Why it’s not romantic: 1) Chris Brown. 2) Rick Ross.

9. Sam Smith - "Stay Wtih Me"

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
Why it's not romantic:
This ain't love, it's clear to see
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man

10. Magic! — “Rude”

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
Why you gotta be so rude? / Don’t you know I’m human too?
Why you gotta be so rude? / I’m gonna marry her anyway
Why it’s not romantic: The whole song is basically a tantrum about not getting the father’s approval.

11. Sam Smith - "I'm not the only one"

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
Why it's not romantic:  It's about finding an affair out, dumbo.

12. A Great Big World - "Say Something"

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Lyrics that seem romantic:
I'll be the one, if you want me to
Anywhere I would've followed you
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
Why it's not romantic: It's a depressing song, that's why. But nice.