JFF: Break-up Music!

[trillionaire]

So, we''ve all been through emotional break-ups, and listening to music sometimes really helps you to fuel your mood, whether it is moping or fueling your insane hatred of your new EX.

What are your favorite break-up songs? Maybe we can put together a soundtrack and market it!

To get us rolling...

When you think of me - Eric Benet

Free Yourself by Fantasia

Caught Out There - kelis

Bust your windows - Jazmine Sullivan

(I linked to videos on youtube, in case anyone wants to hear the songs

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[Lauren8211]

Wait... no Alanis??

You Oughta Know

 

[Lauren8211]

This is a classic:

Oasis - Don't Go Away

ETA: This is a great thread idea, I could go on for hours!

 

[trillionaire]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:14:13 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Wait... no Alanis??

You Oughta Know

ETA:

Hit em up style - Blue Cantrell - on spending his money after he cheats, lol

Maybe I deserve - Tank - a guy realizing he hasn't treated his woman well, and that it is too late...

 

[Lauren8211]

Nothing Compares To you - Sinead

 

[Guilty Pleasure]

pretty much any song by Kelly Clarkson, ha!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:23:19 PM
Author: trillionaire

Date: 4/21/2009 3:14:13 PM

Author: elledizzy5

Wait... no Alanis??

You Oughta Know

ETA:


Hit em up style - Blue Cantrell - one spending his money after he cheats, lol


Maybe I deserve - Tank - a guy realizing he hasn''t treated his woman well, and that it is too late...

I remember that Blue Cantrell song! Ha! Memories...

 

[Feralpenchant]

When I broke up with my ex, this song got me through it, it''s really a beautiful song, doesn''t exactly "fuel the fire" but it taught me that what must be done, must be done, and you have to do what''s best. It''s a sad song, but it''s filled with a ton of great lessons worth learning.

Here''s a link to it on Playlist.com (safe website, I promise).. because it''s not very well known. It''s by Matchbox 20.

As for a fire fueling, I love You Oughta Know!!!

 

[ladypirate]

I''m a fan of "Song for the Dumped" by Ben Folds.

 

[Lauren8211]

November Rain - GNR

 

[Feralpenchant]

This is awesome too.

Imogen Heap - Hide And Seek. For the indie fans, you can appreciate this. It''s a lot of metaphor, but it''s truly beautiful. This song is definitely my idea of a breakup song, but a lot of people like for them to be a lot more straightforward.

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:41:20 PM
Author: Feralpenchant
This is awesome too.


Imogen Heap - Hide And Seek. For the indie fans, you can appreciate this. It''s a lot of metaphor, but it''s truly beautiful. This song is definitely my idea of a breakup song, but a lot of people like for them to be a lot more straightforward.

Love Imogen Heap -- Good choice!

 

[ladypirate]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:40:58 PM
Author: elledizzy5
November Rain - GNR

Oooh! Love GNR!

ETA: How about Tell Her This by Del Amitri? That song makes me cry every time.

 

[sammyj]

I heart this John Mayer song - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room. We were at his concert and he said he wrote this song during a break-up...the lyrics are perfect!

 

[Lauren8211]

Thinking About You - Radiohead

 

[trillionaire]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:47:24 PM
Author: sammyj
I heart this John Mayer song - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room. We were at his concert and he said he wrote this song during a break-up...the lyrics are perfect!

LOVE the Continuum album! CAN.NOT.GET.ENOUGH!


I'm going to find another you - John Mayer


Mary J is good too...

Just Fine - Mary J Blige - can't sulk to this one, get up and DANCE!!!


J. Timb too!

Cry me a River

 

[Bia]

To wish impossible things by The Cure. *Disclaimer: This song will make you want to slit your wrists

Oooh I have a bunch too, but that''s by far the most depressing.

 

[FrekeChild]

"So What" by Pink. (Sorry for not linking to Youtube...)

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:46:56 PM
Author: ladypirate

Date: 4/21/2009 3:40:58 PM

Author: elledizzy5

November Rain - GNR

Oooh! Love GNR!


ETA: How about Tell Her This by Del Amitri? That song makes me cry every time.

Tell Her This is a GREAT song, LP. Good pick!

 

[sunnyd]

"Believe" - Staind. If that doesn''t make you cry...you have no soul!!!

 

[Bia]

Black by Pearl Jam

Poetry man!

 

[princesss]

"And So It Goes" by Billy Joel (total wallowing in self pity, my heart was shreded to pieces song...but gorgeous!)

The entire Jagged Little Pill CD.

"Vaccuum Bag" (forget the name of the band)

 

[Sunset_in_Cali]

What It Takes - Aerosmith

 

[Feralpenchant]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:46:56 PM
Author: ladypirate

Date: 4/21/2009 3:40:58 PM

Author: elledizzy5

November Rain - GNR

Oooh! Love GNR!


ETA: How about Tell Her This by Del Amitri? That song makes me cry every time.

OMG. That Del Amitri guy looks exactly like my crazy ex that ruined my life for a few months. THAT was creepy. Creepycreepycreepy.

 

[happydreams]

I like a mixture of angry and loud, soft and sad, happy and cheerful - depends on the mood.

Stan, emimem.
It''s ok, Atomic Kitten
Alanis - Hands clean
Anything for you -Gloria estefan
what have i done to deserve this - pet shop boys

Very interesting thead. can''t wait to see what others come up with.

 

[jcarlylew]

Boy Named Goo - the whole CD
You''re So Vain - Cher (i dont think thats the name of the song, but i love it)
It''s my life, Bathwater, telephone - No Doubt
Don''t Mug Yourself - The Streets
Too Late - The Streets
Bad Company - Bad Company
Don''t Stop Believing - Journey

I could have some of the names wrong, but i love these songs. some are good "screw you!" songs, and others i love to sing at the top of my lungs, which makes me feel better.

 

[happydreams]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:51:05 PM
Author: trillionaire

Date: 4/21/2009 3:47:24 PM
Author: sammyj
I heart this John Mayer song - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room. We were at his concert and he said he wrote this song during a break-up...the lyrics are perfect!

LOVE the Continuum album! CAN.NOT.GET.ENOUGH!


I''m going to find another you - John Mayer


Mary J is good too...

Just Fine - Mary J Blige - can''t sulk to this one, get up and DANCE!!!


J. Timb too!

Cry me a River

Trillionaire, Do you know that song "heart of life" by John Mayer? That one got me through some tough times.
When I would think "why, me?" (self pity phase), I''d listen to this song and think in the end, things will be ok.

Honestly, I haven''t had a breakup in a while but I still have those "help me get through the day" songs.

Oh, Annie DeFranco is pretty good. "shameless" - very loud. It lifts my mood.

 

[ladypirate]

Date: 4/21/2009 5:03:09 PM
Author: jcarlylew
Boy Named Goo - the whole CD
You''re So Vain - Cher (i dont think thats the name of the song, but i love it)
It''s my life, Bathwater, telephone - No Doubt
Don''t Mug Yourself - The Streets
Too Late - The Streets
Bad Company - Bad Company
Don''t Stop Believing - Journey

I could have some of the names wrong, but i love these songs. some are good ''screw you!'' songs, and others i love to sing at the top of my lungs, which makes me feel better.

If we''re talking about the same song, You''re So Vain was actually done by Carly Simon. Great choice, though!

Also, I love the Streets! I''d have to go with "Dry Your Eyes" though.

 

[jcarlylew]

Date: 4/21/2009 5:12:15 PM
Author: ladypirate

Date: 4/21/2009 5:03:09 PM
Author: jcarlylew
Boy Named Goo - the whole CD
You''re So Vain - Cher (i dont think thats the name of the song, but i love it)
It''s my life, Bathwater, telephone - No Doubt
Don''t Mug Yourself - The Streets
Too Late - The Streets
Bad Company - Bad Company
Don''t Stop Believing - Journey

I could have some of the names wrong, but i love these songs. some are good ''screw you!'' songs, and others i love to sing at the top of my lungs, which makes me feel better.

If we''re talking about the same song, You''re So Vain was actually done by Carly Simon. Great choice, though!

Also, I love the Streets! I''d have to go with ''Dry Your Eyes'' though.

THANK YOU!
I was having total brain farts, and i even listened to the songs earlier! and i think Dry your eyes is the song i was thinking of.
actually, it described my ex boyf to a T. and so i would play it for him when he would be late picking me up from school.

good to know there is another Streets fan. i might possibly leave E for mike Skinner. possibly.

 

[misskitty]

My breakup playlist is very emo kid.

Brand New - Play Crack The Sky
The Get Up Kids - No Love
Taking Back Sunday - You''re So Last Summer
Ludo - Good Will Hunting By Myself
Brand New - Jude Law and a Semester Abroad
The Academy Is... - Down and Out
Taking Back Sunday - A Decade Under The Influence