Break up Songs

Ciara471 · 01-06-2011 10:50pm #1

Ok so my friend is going through a break up and I want to make a break up compilation to help her. I was thinking of starting off with a few sad, wallowy, self-misery songs (E.g. Hurt by Johnny Cash, Stay With Me by Lorraine Ellison, I Just Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew) and then leading into more angry hate songs (E.g. I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace, Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac)and finally to get over it upbeat songs (E.g. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor).

Any other ideas/suggestions? She's not really into pop or anything. More blues really but I figure if the songs are good enough it doesn't matter what genre they're in.

Rubik. · 02-06-2011 3:03am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gTdXlSSzXQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UujO_YwaB_I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHYOXyy1ToI

Bodhisopha · 02-06-2011 3:10am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYB4bT_mMj4

hamsterboy · 02-06-2011 3:25am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfjSnMN88U

Bodhisopha · 02-06-2011 12:35pm

A great song about breaking up but not necessarily a great break-up song. I can't imagine it would help much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lJiwKskTlE

thischarmingman · 02-06-2011 12:41pm

I've heard of cat power but never listened to her - that's a beautiful song.

Last goodbye by jeff buckley is the first song that comes to mind when i think of break ups.

Funkfield · 02-06-2011 12:51pm

Jets To Brazil - "Sea Anemone"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2jU5jcGGzc

Also.....

Grant Lee Buffalo - "Fuzzy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9A1VDyYguo

WakeUp · 02-06-2011 2:03pm

Sorry to hear about your m8. Maybe if you make two compilations and get her to send one to her ex it might make her feel a whole lot better..

For her..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTq7Ni9-XZg

For him to start you off:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmSxbCtJvTs

Hope they help:)

2cool4school · 02-06-2011 2:07pm

i never loved you anyway by the corrs

i hope you die by bloodhound gang

randomchild · 02-06-2011 2:13pm

Just play blood on the tracks by Bob Dylan and then Sea Change by Beck in their entirety.

richymcdermott · 02-06-2011 2:13pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUJkCXE4sAA

Latchy · 02-06-2011 7:31pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJhE2Yul_Zo

^ It might be an oldie but you cant get more sad ' final nail in the coffin ' wallowy , than this classic ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btF3V-iFdFA

^ Brilliant live version with Bruce Springsteeen , Elvis Costello ,K D Lang and friends

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^ And the slightly blues'y ...You're No Good

rednik · 02-06-2011 8:41pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3j_fdSpkmE

christeb · 03-06-2011 9:46am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25OC3m5QdYY

Rubik. · 03-06-2011 10:51am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puimUbqIQRc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHrqKKFnSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR2gaDtS1js

InTheTrees · 03-06-2011 12:50pm

One? C'mon its gotta be a classic breakup song isnt it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDwsEdlSMJY

InTheTrees · 03-06-2011 12:54pm

Phil Collins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oan3gaHuZT8

Ciara471 · 03-06-2011 1:23pm

Ok so I think I've decided on the following tracklist

1. Hurt - Johnny Cash
2. Stay With Me - Lorraine Ellison
3. Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone - Bill Withers
4. I Don't Want To Talk About It - Everything But The Girl
5. Lost Cause - Beck
6. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
7. Walkaway - Cast
8. Last Goodbye - Jeff Buckley
9. You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt
10. Take Another Little Piece of my Heart - Janis Joplin
11. Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
12. Brianstorm - Arctic Monkeys
13. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
14. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Love all the suggestions, a lot of them were a bit too heart breaking, I don't want her jumping off a cliff before she gets to the end of the CD. The happy positive songs were a bit tough to think of. I think people prefer misery in their music.

Ciara471 · 03-06-2011 1:35pm

I've changed my mind about 'Love will tear us apart'. I'm going to put Nouvelle Vague's version instead of Joy Division.

MightyMighty737 · 03-06-2011 2:34pm

If you're in the angry frame of mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sKGEWXjbEM

InTheTrees · 03-06-2011 2:40pm

Ciara471 wrote: »

Love all the suggestions, a lot of them were a bit too heart breaking,

We boardsie's are a tender bunch.

Latchy · 04-06-2011 5:02pm

Originally Posted by Ciara471
Love all the suggestions, a lot of them were a bit too heart breaking,

Exactly what I was thinking , I was practically in tears myself

KnifeWRENCH · 04-06-2011 5:13pm

A particularly beautiful/depressing one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsO0Lds94yU

"No not baby anymore
If I need you I'll just use your simple name.
Only kisses on the cheek from now on
And in a little while we'll only have to wave."

And if any of your male friends ever go through a bad breakup, this may make him feel better:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MQfgMETK_w

Horribly inappropriate but quite therapeutic at the same time. :pac:

Latchy · 04-06-2011 5:30pm

Here's another 'It's Over ' tune which I was always fond of but the sentiment expressed is of course ....well sad :pac:

northernpower · 04-06-2011 5:42pm

Horse feather - Like Lavender

"And I'll wait, I'll wait.
Take a ticket to my own fate.
Maybe I'm too late."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSsRCzBW8MQ

wow sierra · 05-06-2011 5:03pm

nice- Leonard Cohen Thats no way to say goodbye http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3VnG4E1HFQ

getting a bit nasty- gonna get along without you http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX4SqnCLwiA

real evil- Eminem Puke http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bV0yx5Jf1M

TommyTippee · 05-06-2011 11:13pm

These are some I listened to after a five year relationship bit the dust:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w52lJ2jojPE

But it was this video that brought a smile to my face after months of grieving:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMuRWRqpQXQ

nimrod86 · 05-06-2011 11:17pm

Good Riddance by Green Day
With a little help from my friends by the Beatles
Paper Lanterns by Green Day

TommyTippee · 06-06-2011 12:28am

Ciara471 wrote: »

(E.g. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor)

I've never understood this song.

The sentiment seems to be that her bf was trying to break her down by splitting up with her. Does that ever happen? They usually don't give a sh*te about you when they leave! That's why they go!

I'd go with something non-angry and soothing....something from Mazzy Star is always good.

Also, any songs to inspire her to take a new look on life are great - something like "I Can See Clearly Now", or "Prayer For The Dying" (by Seal) are very life-affirming.

HalloweenJack · 06-06-2011 10:32am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9sGd-JLvNA

InTheTrees · 06-06-2011 12:51pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1kcgvfqnTk

teekayd25 · 06-06-2011 2:40pm

Latchy wrote: »

Here's another 'It's Over ' tune which I was always fond of but the sentiment expressed is of course ....well sad :pac:

Would probably go for "Leaving Me Now" meself :cool:

http://www.muzu.tv/level42/leaving-me-now-music-video/250612

Poor old Brendan Keeley, I wonder did he ever get over that break up . . .

http://www.we7.com/#/song/Brendan-Keeley/Ill-Always-Be-Lonely+

who the fug · 06-06-2011 2:47pm

Ciara471 wrote: »

I've changed my mind about 'Love will tear us apart'. I'm going to put Nouvelle Vague's version instead of Joy Division.

No, don't mess with that song, leave the original

Insert this in the middle

teekayd25 · 06-06-2011 3:05pm

randomchild wrote: »

Just play blood on the tracks by Bob Dylan and then Sea Change by Beck in their entirety.

I guess Ryan Adams' "Gold" is more or less a break-up album as well . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggvKzB7RwwY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMfQOEZ-WAw

Marty McFly · 06-06-2011 3:09pm

Always loved this song when im feeling a bit down in the dumps:o.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmDakhg45rk

candy-gal1 · 02-07-2011 6:44pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaZaTlcbYxw

One of the best songs for this situation!

desolate sun · 02-07-2011 8:06pm

When I broke up with my first real love I was completely devastated and found it really painful to listen to music.

I honestly thought I would never be able to listen to anything again. Every song seemed to mean something.

One song that helped me, for the very reason that is was silly and hard to find any meaning (not original version) was Rolf Harris version of Stairway to Heaven! It put a smile on my face and made me laugh. How can you not laugh at it! (led zep purists calm down. It's just a bit of fun!)

OP I would maybe put some silly songs on it cos wallowing in misery can be too much sometimes.

duckworth · 04-07-2011 10:16pm

Hank Williams - I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXYjm74WFI

This man is the beginning and the end.

Mars Bar · 05-07-2011 10:57am

It's a bit more of a "fúck you" break up song but it's class!
Elton John - Turn The Lights Out When You Leave.

The chorus is:

"I ain't gonna die, I ain't gonna cry
I won't wear my heart out on my sleeve
You can take the car, but you won't break my heart
Oh, and darlin' turn the lights out when you leave
I ain't gonna shake, I ain't gonna break
I ain't gonna fall down on my knees
So if everything's been said I'm heading back to bed
Oh and darlin' turn the lights out when you leave"