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Slightly insulting romantic songs

Olishi4

Was listening to 10cc earlier today singing "im not in love" and it's kind of a slightly insulting romantic song.

Looked it up and this is apparently the meaning behind the song...

“It’s just a silly phase I’m going through”, sings Eric Stewart, who co-wrote the song with Graham Gouldman. However, the song was inspired by a comment his wife, Gloria – then of eight years, now of nearer 50 – made, that he didn’t tell her he loved her often enough.
Stewart told Sound on Sound in 2005 that he didn’t want to devalue the meaning of the phrase by saying it too frequently, but her thoughts made him “try to figure out another way of saying it, and the result was that I chose to say 'I'm not in love with you,' while subtly giving all the reasons throughout the song why I could never let go of this relationship."

so any other almost insulting romantic songs posters can think of and why are they so effective?

The only other one I can think of now is "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon. He shows a very vulnerable side in that song which is what i think makes it work.

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Stealthfins

Gun's n Rose's

Used to love her.

Owen Paul

You're my favorite waste of time.

bobbysands81

Not insulting but honest...

Stiff Little Fingers - Touch and Go.

Looking back it's funny that we never lied
That night we met when were both alone
We knew at once that what we'd want was just that night
Knew it couldn't be forever
Cause we each told of another
And then found something all our own

We both agreed we felt the need that goes skin deep
We said up front that's all we'd want and so
We took the love that felt so good and had to be
Just a case of touch and go

When we'd got that usual block out of the way
We both relaxed, sat back and felt so sure
Saw eye to eye and looked each other in the face
Hours we talked with warmth and laughter
And we still could talk more after
In the dark up on the seventh floor

We both agreed we felt the need that goes skin deep
We said up front that's all we'd want and so
We took the love that felt so good and had to be
Just a case of touch and go

Some might joke I came and went
And snigger she's a whore
But there's two people know it meant much more

Looking back was not allowed that morning so
We stuck by what we'd said
Rose and left without regret
But for a moment it was touch and go

We both agreed we felt the need to touch and go
But oh, you know, it was touch and go

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U-L2tNdjF7E

the evasion_kid

Dr.dre - bitches ain't ****

bobbysands81

Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen.

The screen door slams, Mary's dress waves
Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays
Roy Orbison singing for the lonely
Hey, that's me and I want you only
Don't turn me home again, I just can't face myself alone again
Don't run back inside, darling, you know just what I'm here for
So you're scared and you're thinking that maybe we ain't that young anymore
Show a little faith, there's magic in the night
You ain't a beauty but, hey, you're alright
Oh, and that's alright with me

You can hide 'neath your covers and study your pain
Make crosses from your lovers, throw roses in the rain
Waste your summer praying in vain
For a savior to rise from these streets
Well now, I ain't no hero, that's understood
All the redemption I can offer, girl, is beneath this dirty hood
With a chance to make it good somehow
Hey, what else can we do now?
Except roll down the window and let the wind blow back your hair
Well, the night's busting open, these two lanes will take us anywhere
We got one last chance to make it real
To trade in these wings on some wheels
Climb in back, heaven's waiting on down the tracks
Oh oh, come take my hand
We're riding out tonight to case the promised land
Oh oh oh oh, Thunder Road
Oh, Thunder Road, oh, Thunder Road
Lying out there like a killer in the sun
Hey, I know it's late, we can make it if we run
Oh oh oh oh, Thunder Road
Sit tight, take hold, Thunder Road
Well, I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk
And my car's out back if you're ready to take that long walk
From your front porch to my front seat
The door's open but the ride ain't free
And I know you're lonely for words that I ain't spoken
But tonight we'll be free, all the promises'll be broken

bobbysands81

Saw Doctors

I have fallen for another she can make her own way home...

Summer wind

Justin Timberlake with Cry Me A River

"You don't have to say what you did
I already know, I found out from him"
You should've picked honesty
Then you may not have blown it
Your bridges were burned, and now it's your turn to cry
So cry me a river"

Fridge

Jazz standard "My Funny Valentine".

My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favourite work of art

Is your figure less than greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SGAcP7Zh6U

darlett

Olishi4

"Cause you'l never break, never break, never break, never break....this heart of stone" - The Rolling Stones

The Princess Bride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac1e9LWBPHs

Brilliant song but wouldn't do much for your self esteem.

Won't you be my number two
Me and number one are through
There won't be too much to do
Just smile when I feel blue.

And there's not much left of me
What you get is what you see
Is it worth the energy
I leave it up to you

cml387

I was on my way home but I'm just phoning you to say I met some tart on the way and I've decided that I'm staying with her instead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zugy2rkSM7g

msshono

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye: Soft Cell

Full of insults but the next lucky lady he's going to find is going to be "a nice little housewife" :rolleyes:

Say Your Number

This is very insulting and not at all romantic, but the lyrics are hilarious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1krWMgUVqy8

everlast75

"We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off"

Not a word from your lips
You just took for granted that I want to skinny dip
A quick hit, that's your game
But I'm not a piece of meat, simulate my brain, no

The night is young, so are we
Let's just get to know each other slow and easily, oh, oh
Take my hand, let's hit the floor
Shake our bodies to the music
Maybe then you'll score, oh, oh

So come on baby, won't you show some class
Why'd you have to move so fast?

We don't have to take our clothes off
To have a good time, oh, no
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh, oh

Just slow down if you want me
A man wants to be approached cool and romantically, oh, oh
I've got needs just like you
And if the conversation's good
Vibrations through and through, oh, oh

So come on baby, won't you show some class
Why'd you have to move so fast?

[2x]
We don't have to take our clothes off
To have a good time, no, oh
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh, oh

[2x]
We don't have to take our clothes off
To have a good time, oh, oh
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh, oh

'c'mon baby won't you show some class'

love it!

Olishi4

"Dont come around here no more" - have to say i love the video to this but i guess its romance when it's dead, still slightly insulting

- Tom Petty

GeneralVanilla

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J626Qcd7Glo

bend your ass on over and touch your toes.
hold your breath, imma hold my nose.

its the subtle ambiguous digs that are the worst.

bodhrandude

"Don't know about your brain but you look alright."

Rainbow - All Night Long.

worded

NSFW

Possible winner here

Love song by Pete Pamf

Heard this live and it's inspired by his X girlfriend who was constantly late on date as far as I remember and perhaps treated him
Badly

The lyrics are available somewhere if you google the.

https://youtu.be/INoDb_RKs48

worded

Olishi4 wrote: »

"Dont come around here no more" - have to say i love the video to this but i guess its romance when it's dead, still slightly insulting - Tom Petty

His "mates" were using him for drugs at drug fuelled parties at his gaff.

That was a song for them and his dealers I think

Capt'n Midnight

I still can't get over some people's desire to be insulted.

Going out of your way to declare yourself a victim doesn't make you a victim. It doesn't mean you are entitled to sympathy or the moral high ground, actually it's the opposite since you are taking those from real victims.

ButtersSuki

GeneralVanilla wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J626Qcd7Glo

bend your ass on over and touch your toes.
hold your breath, imma hold my nose.

its the subtle ambiguous digs that are the worst.

I honestly thought i was the only person in Ireland to know that track....have it on 12"! Released around the same time as DJ Quik's "Sweet Black Pu$$y"....another "classic"

Olishi4

worded wrote: »

His "mates" were using him for drugs at drug fuelled parties at his gaff.

That was a song for them and his dealers I think

Ye i have heard thats the meaning but when I heard the song first myself, I interpreted it as a love song..or break up song with lyrics like "you tangle my emotions"

Conor Bourke

"If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife!
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly to marry you"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NF5XU-k2Vk

looksee

Slightly off topic, but a similar idea - this is a very funny read
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hate-Myself-Want-Die-Depressing/dp/1860746284

Atoms for Peace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdvVFNU7z9k

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ahlookit wrote: »

REM - The one I love. Not the happy clappy song the title suggests...

In the last verse it switches to "another prop has occupied my time"

I always found it funny that some people regarded it as a love song, it's very much not!
That and "I'll be watching you" :eek:

I don't like bruno one, what is it. Let's do something stupid and get married but don't tell anyone
Real romantic

sadie1502

Culture club . Mr vain.

Olishi4

twill wrote: »

(Edit: can't make the link work either.)
https://youtu.be/VRqY4E-vRyo
Todd in the Shadows has a video on pretty much this topic. (Specifically a list of songs depicting mediocre romance.)

Ha one he talks about on there from Flight of the Concords - "you could be a part-time model"

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=89zOtd6VAiU

OwaynOTT

Huey Lewis and the news

Happy to be stuck with you

We've had some fun, and yes we've had our ups and downs
Been down that rocky road, but here we are, still around
We thought about someone else, but neither one took the bait
We thought about breaking up, but now we know it's much too late
We are bound by all the rest
Like the same phone number
All the same friends
And the same address

Yes, it's true, (yes it's true) I am happy to be stuck with you
Yes, it's true, (yes it's true) I'm so happy to be stuck with you
'Cause I can see, (I can see) that you're happy to be stuck with me

We've had our doubts, we never took them seriously
And we've had our ins and outs, but that's the way it's supposed to be
We thought about giving up, but we could never stay away
Thought about breaking up, but now we know it's much too late
And it's no great mystery
If we change our minds
Eventually, it's back to you and me

Yes, it's true, (yes it's true) I am happy to be stuck with you
Yes, it's true, (yes it's true) I'm so happy to be stuck with you
'Cause I can see, (I can see) that you're happy to be stuck with me

We are bound by all the rest
Like the same phone number
All the same friends
And the same address

Yes, it's true, (yes it's true) I am happy to be stuck with you
Yes, it's true, (yes it's true) I'm so happy to be stuck with you
'Cause I can see, (I can see) that you're happy to be stuck with me
(yes it's true) I'm so happy to be stuck with you
I'm happy to be stuck with you
Happy to be stuck with you.

ahlookit

Babybird -you're gorgeous

One of the darkest songs I heard on daytime radio.