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Breakup Songs Thread.

Discussion in 'Tilted Art, Photography, Music & Literature' started by MeltedMetalGlob, Aug 4, 2025.

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  1. pig

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    pig, Dec 31, 2025
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  2. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Chris Noyb, Dec 31, 2025
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  3. cynthetiq

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    The first that I recall that was more a defiant posture...

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dYWe1c3OyU


    I remember when my aunt divorced her husband, she played this song over and over. She even recorded it onto cassette so that she could rewind it and write down the lyrics.
     
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  4. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Chris Noyb, Dec 31, 2025
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  5. MeltedMetalGlob

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    Another upbeat breakup tune:


    I don't know what it is, but I especially enjoy this song. Sometimes I tune out (pun intended) the fact that it's sad and just go along with the melody.
     
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  8. MeltedMetalGlob

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    This one hits hard, especially lately:
     
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  10. MeltedMetalGlob

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    One from Paul Simon from his absolutely stellar album Graceland, where he joined up with African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo to create a masterpiece:



    Two sections of lyrics make this a breakup song; one part states- "She comes back to tell me she's gone." This hits home for me, having been in situations where things look grim as far as my relationships go. Then, I get a phone call/visit from her and it's not to say hello, but to say goodbye.

    The second part goes, "Losing love is like a window in your heart. Everybody sees you're blown apart."

    (If you haven't heard this album, I strongly recommend rectifying that ASAP!)
     
    MeltedMetalGlob, Feb 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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  11. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    I've heard it many times; I much prefer his follow-up album The Rhythm of the Saints.

    For some interesting reading research claims by members of Los Lobos that Paul Simon used -- stole -- their creativity on Graceland. Many musicians, esp session musicians, feel their contributions aren't properly recognized, but the Los Lobos members make a strong case for their claim.
     
    Chris Noyb, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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  12. MeltedMetalGlob

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    Ouch; I looked up a few articles and it seems like Simon is a bit of a prick. This explains why Chevy Chase appears in his "You Can Call Me Al" video- birds of a feather, you know. :D

    For the record, I adore much of Los Lobos' work, and I will side with them on this issue.

    I'll try not to let that spoil my love for Simon's album, but let's move on, shall we?

    Here's Sharon O'Neill's "Losing You" from 1983:


    This song strongly reminds me of Donnie Iris' work, although he has no connection to this song. I could easily picture him singing it, though.
     
    MeltedMetalGlob, Feb 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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