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Yeah its been about 2 months but music does alot for me. If i know i cant get her out of my head i listen to music that relates to my situation. im open to ANYTHING rock R&B anything. I have alot but im looking for new stuff. Let me Have it!

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Alanis Morissette - That Particular Time

Simple Together

Not as We

 

These ones are tough to listen to, real downers, but could be relevant to your situation and really worth a listen. This girl really nails it when it comes to writing about breakups

 

Fiona Apple - Waltz (Better than fine)

 

This song is a pep talk, it will make you feel better and more optimistic about the future

 

 

Good luck!

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Tegan and Sara - Where Does the Good Go?

 

 

I understand and relate better to women because of these ladies.

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Actually that was more of a relationship on the outs song.

 

This is a breakup song. Nineteen

 

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I really like this thread, music has helped me loads since my break up.

It reminds me that im not the only one going through it.

 

I would recommend:

 

Robyn 'Heartbeat'- the accoustic version is beautiful, she's talking about moving on because she knows its the right thing but describes the pain of every move forward she makes.

 

Robyn 'Should've Known'- If you wanna get angry this is great, basically she's saying that everyone else could see he was a waste of space except her but now she can see she should've seen it coming.

 

Sugababes 'better'- This is one for when you really really think you cant get through the day, it reminds you that 'its you that makes you you'. Very uplifting.

 

Adele 'First Love'- This is a really moving song, its about saying good bye to your first love. This one is good for dumpers as well as dumpees.

 

Gill Scott 'Golden'- A real feel good track thats about reclaiming your life and moving forward.

 

Amy Winehouse 'Tears Dry On Thier Own'- love this song, this will make you feel stronger and realise you can get over it.

 

Mariah Carey 'Dont Forget About Us'- This one's quite sad but im sure we've all felt what she's singing about.

 

There are loads more but im at work right now and cant remember them all.

 

Hope they help.

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Ok Ignore the stupid fan made videos on all these lol

 

Simple Together

 

That Particular Time

 

Not as We

 

Waltz

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Okay this shows how old I am: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

 

One of the original break-up anthems. It can probably be downloaded on an MP3 site.

 

Cat

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James Blunt 'Goodbye My Lover'

This is one of the saddest songs ever written in my opinion.

I cried listening to it even before I had my heart broken.

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thanks alot you guys

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This one is hot off the presses:

 

Theory of a Deadman- So Happy

 

If you are familiar with the band, they actually have quite a few worthy break-up songs.

 

Other bands to consider:

 

Three Days Grace and Puddle of Mudd.

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Have a listen to this and tell me what you think?

 

 

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Another good one that comes to mind:

 

Barely Breathing-Duncan Shiek

 

Some of the best lyrics for a break-up song IMO.

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Whenever anyone asks this question, I always respond with: Ani DiFranco's "Dilate!" Best album ever for getting over a breakup. "Untouchable Face" and "Superhero" are fantastic post-breakup-pissed-off songs. :)

 

Here's another thread about the same thing that might give you some more:

http://www.loveshack.org/forums/t66137/

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Off the top of my head. Lots of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (ex. "The Weeping Song"), Swans (ex. "Love Will Save You [but It Won't Save Me]). Cat Power - "Good Woman". Elliott Smith.

 

And lots and lots of Tom Waits. Preferrably along with a bottle of whiskey.

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Bustertypsy- Love it!!

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Off the top of my head. Lots of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (ex. "The Weeping Song"), Swans (ex. "Love Will Save You [but It Won't Save Me]). Cat Power - "Good Woman". Elliott Smith.

 

And lots and lots of Tom Waits. Preferrably along with a bottle of whiskey.

 

I find it funny how you just wrote Elliott Smith with no song as if his whole musical canon is about breakups. :laugh:

 

My favorite breakup song is definitely "Lost Cause" by Beck. The video to it is also amazing.

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2 songs that kill me whenever I hear them are..

 

Jet - Look what you've done

One republic - Apologize

 

:(

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I find it funny how you just wrote Elliott Smith with no song as if his whole musical canon is about breakups. :laugh:

 

Heartbreak, pretty much!

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Sorry it's country, By The Dumper and Their Regrets

 

Earl Thomas Connely: I can't win for loosing you.

 

I know I know...I'm old. :)

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