Been thinking of Kris lately. I’ve had a few weak moments pop up over the past few days. I try to squelch them… try not to wonder why. Songs like this help. And plus, Bob Dylan is beautiful.
What are your favorite break up songs? Songs that take you back but still push you forward?
P.S. I’m fine really, actually in very high spirits! Just have my moments…
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My ex-husband (the band guy, BsDaddy) used to do a solo of Foo Fighters, Everlong and it’s always been so powerful and evokes such sadness when I hear it. It might not really be a break up song, but it serves that purpose for me. And of course, when my new husband and I were broken up, for nearly two years, every time I heard Mr. Brightside by the Killers, I felt angry and sad all at once. We discovered the Killers together during our “first time around”. Now I can finally hear the Killers again without breaking down.
I admire you, moving on even though you still had feelings for Kris. It’s so hard to know what to do. And when our kids get attached, it’s even harder. My B still horribly misses the boyfriend I had before M and I got married.
“Stay or Leave” by Dave Matthews, from his Some Devil solo album. I don’t think a lot of DM fans even know about it, but I played it ad nauseum during my last break-up. It’s lovely.
Shannon – ahhh, yes, the Killers – listening to them right now actually. Fortunately, was single minded when I first heard the album so all pleasureful.
Sometimes – I love that song! Love DMB.
Interesting topic. I never thought of songs as break-up or make-up songs, but how can Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive not come to mind when you think great break-up songs.
I Will Survive was listened to by yours truly MANY times when Dick walked out!! Accompanied by lots of pointing and dancing.
Jann Arden’s “I Just Don’t Love You”…. way powerful
Silver Springs and Dreams by Fleetwood Mac when I am sad. Lil Red and Don’t need you by Bikini Kill when I am angry.
Definitely ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by Fergie!
“Pride”, by Rachid.
never thought of this as a breakup song but more “stop regretting what ain’t happening”. only song i ever put there was “this diamond ring” (which wasnt really recorded by Gary Lewis & the playboys). I was just a you punk then & this girl hurt me bad. Got over it … living is the best therapy
Wise words Cylkis – living IS the best therapy!
Fuck off and Die By Greenday :]
I can’t find Jann Arden’s I just don’t love you anymore…does anyone have the link?
Thanks!
Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, I love that she is so calm and generous in her loss. And I also love the the phrase “the sound of your loneliness like a heartbeat drives you mad”. I just think it’s a beautiful graceful way of accepting heartbreak
I found when my boy left me for a biatch was.. give me your eyes- Brandon Heath.. sad as if you like sad songs when you are sad
ABBA The Winner Takes It All is one of the saddest songs ever written.
I have two nominees for the best break up song:
“Letter to Elise” by the Cure
“Late for the Sky” by Jackson Browne
They both slay me.
“In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel from the movie Say Anything.
I am new to this blog, and although I have been married for 9 years with two kiddos, I LOVE your blog! My BFF is going through a divorce right now and has two little ones… think I may head her this way to check it out.
Two of the best break up songs:
Send Her my Love – Journey
This is Our Last Goodbye – Jeff Buckley
“You oughta know” by Alanis Morisette
Marié Digby – Beauty In Walking Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrFi7ydokgI