Epic Post Break Up Songs

[TommyboyUNM]

No, it's a failure. I'm sure you could have done something better, Zach. Just remember that you probably contributed to a lot of the faults that she exhibited. You should take this time to learn how to be better and bring out the best in others.

[MissingPerson]

You're taking this breakup real hard, Tommy.

[ZachTheEskimo]

Thanks Tommy. Good talks. I know I fucked up. Nothing I can do about it anymore. Ultimately I did what was best for me, to make me happy. Unfortunately that did not include her.

The wrongful pick of Mountain Goats songs, however, I have no excuse for and take full responsibility.

[bucketofpower]

for crazy bitches:



for trying to move on:

[Fourthisto]

Nice ones, bucket.

[bleep]

[ZachTheEskimo]

Forget this Mountain Goats one.
Can we just turn this into the "post Mountain Goats songs that rule" thread?

[nathanfairchild]

this one was always kind of sadish

[reverb]

There´s nothing you can do
But let time tick
Stay positive and show stiff lip
Nothing you can do
But let time tick away

I need twice as much space
And half as many things
A well written verse that I can sing
Twice as much space
And a new set of strings

[rskapcat]

First song that popped into my mind. Actually makes me feel like someone dumped me when I listen to it.

[Boourns]

Yes.

[Fourthisto]

First song that popped into my mind. Actually makes me feel like someone dumped me when I listen to it.

Yeah, totally. The first thing I think to do each time I listen to it is to pick up my cell phone and yell "No, Damon!! I CAN CHANGE!!" but it never works.

[bmack86]

So we really went this far in the thread without mentioning the ultimate, #1 of all time, will-never-be outdone epic post-breakup empowerment jam?!

[captncrzy]

I never said I would stay to the end
I knew I would leave you with babies and everything
Screaming like this in the hole of sincerity
Screaming me over and over and over
I leave you with photographs
Pictures of trickery
Stains on the carpet and
Stains on the memory
Songs about happiness murmured in dreams
When we both of us knew
How the end always is

[betao]

The entire album (Disintegration) is a good break-up soundtrack. I put up Pictures of You on the first page - that one hits the spot for me.

[brematale111]

ahh this thread is just what I need

[MissingPerson]

Fuck it, go for broke and break out the cheese.

[rskapcat]

I admit that I cried when I saw Stars right after Set Yourself On Fire came out and they opened with that song. :-\

[mmsk123]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYIAvZ2Gggg

[Fourthisto]

[Fourthisto]

Huh. Somehow I never thought of that as a break up song... They have a bunch that would qualify, methinks...

[Miroir Noir]

"Nothing Compares 2 U" plus single tear down cheek.

[Somewhat Damaged]

I know I'm probably going to get some shit for 2 of these selections but fuck all y'all:

Cat Power - "Good Woman"



James Blunt - "Goodbye My Lover"



Coldplay - "The Scientist"



Beck - "Guess I'm Doing Fine" (or really anything off Sea Change)



And from the Eternal Sunshine soundtrack, Beck - "Guess I'm Doing Fine"

[Miroir Noir]

Can't go wrong with Cat Power ("Metal Heart" old school version is a personal favorite) or Sea Change in this context.

[buddy]

almost any wedding present song

[BROKENDOLL]

This thread is for everyones favorite, sappy, self loathing, up lifting, wallowing in pity because you'll never love again post break up theme songs.

Just post your favorite break up songs, and maybe we can into some stories to really make us remember old heartbreaks and hate ourselves all over again.

Since I was the shithead in my first significant relationship, there wasn't a lot of wallowing. I broke his heart and moved on, learning not long after, that I probably had made the biggest mistake in my life, but had also done him a huge favor...


Ahh, my "WTF, I can't believe this is happening to me, so I think I'll drive myself fucking nuts making it worse than it has to be," breakup song. It was my go to Karaoke song for almost a year because we still hung out at the same local club, but not together, and I always felt justified singing it at the top of my lungs when he was there, trying to prove I was over it...helloooo...

[ZachTheEskimo]

[nathanfairchild]

[knytt]

I'm not even sure this is about a break up. Regardless, it's hit me hard after parting ways.

Just remember tomorrow is a new day.

[FEELS]

This.