What is the greatest break up song?
By iampaperbag
@iampaperbag (262)
Philippines
December 20, 2006 8:15pm CST
Break ups are never easy. Confusion, humiliation and anger--no wonder break ups are one of the most common subjects of songs in popular culture. Some are written in angst, some in resignation and even some in humor. What is your favorite break up song?
7 responses
@feverish (108)
• Philippines
21 Dec 06
Can we post lyrics here? I'm not entirely sure. But I'm compelled to paste the lyrics for Do What You Have to Do (see previous post). What's the worst that can happen? They can delete this post, right?
Do What You Have to Do
Sarah McLachlan
What ravages of spirit
Conjured this temptuous rage
Created you a monster
Broken by the rules of love
And fate has led you through it
You do what you have to do
And fate has led you through it
You do what you have to do ...
And I have the sense to recognize that
I don’t know how to let you go
Every moment marked
With apparitions of your soul
I’m ever swiftly moving
Trying to escape this desire
The yearning to be near you
I do what I have to do
The yearning to be near you
I do what I have to do
But I have the sense to recognize
That I don’t know how
To let you go
I don’t know how
To let you go
A glowing ember
Burning hot
Burning slow
Deep within I’m shaken by the violence
Of existing for only you
I know I can’t be with you
I do what I have to do
I know I can’t be with you
I do what I have to do
And I have sense to recognize but
I don’t know how to let you go
I don’t know how to let you go
@iampaperbag (262)
• Philippines
21 Dec 06
Sarah McLachlan has always been a sublime lyricist. She has proven that in her album Surfacing, especially in the song "Do What You Have To Do". And what's interesting is that aside from being a devastating break up song, "Do What You Have To Do" can also be a subtle exploration of obsessive, unrequited affection.
@mayineverdie (166)
• India
18 Jan 07
its "goodbye my lover" by james blunt because the breakup is for eternity
@iampaperbag (262)
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
Indeed, James Blunt seems to have a nifty talent for writing great songs. Speaking of eternity, I'm reminded of Queen's "Who Wants To Live Forever?" Not exactly a break-up song but a forlorn ditty nonetheless.
@iampaperbag (262)
• Philippines
2 Jan 07
I would agree. Eric Clapton's work (both as a lead guitar player for numerous bands and as a solo artist) has always been incredibly diverse and when it comes to expressing the blues through the guitar, Clapton remains on top of the list. For guitar aficionados, wailing guitar parts have been used to great effect in break-up songs (Joe Satriani's "Cryin'", GNR's "November Rain"). But "Bell Bottom Blues" remains an immortal classic.
@ItTakesAllSorts (4096)
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2 Jan 07
For a long term relationship that ends I love Gladys Knight and the Pips- Neither one of us.
This song has you in floods, the words are so true!!
or for a short term
Ray Charles- Hit the road Jack.
@iampaperbag (262)
• Philippines
2 Jan 07
Ray Charles' "Hit The Road, Jack" is alternately breezy and bruising. The work of a true genius.
@iampaperbag (262)
• Philippines
21 Dec 06
Hey, I heard that one. Cool song from a cool band. You've got good taste in music. I also love Coldplay's "In My Place". Heart-breaking break up song.
@feverish (108)
• Philippines
21 Dec 06
Sarah McLachlan's Do What You Have to Do. The melody is haunting and the words are poignant. I cried bucketloads while listening to this song way back in college. Don't ask. It's a long story. lol.
