Love is:

Fiona Apple’s Extraordinary Machine

“If there was a better way to go then it would find me
I can’t help but the road just rolls out behind me
Be kind to me or treat me mean—
I’ll make the most of it; I’m an extraordinary machine”

Liz Phair’s Somebody’s Miracle

“Anyone could tell you were my instrument
You said, ‘I understand you,
You want to play me.’”

Various artists, Veronica Mars soundtrack

“A long time ago
we used to be friends but I
haven’t thought of you lately at all”

And confidential to the Buffy lovers in the house:

Veronica Mars: the Complete First Season is in stores on Tuesday. Get caught up.