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Please can I have your best 'fuck you' breakup songs?

223 replies

PatatasBravasSi · 06/10/2018 21:25

Because they are making me feel better.

So far I've only got:
Irreplaceable - Beyoncé
Take a bow - Rihanna
Ridin' solo - Jason derulo
smile - lily allen

Cheesy, singalong type stuff. Even better with an understory of being cheated on

Thanks Grin

OP posts:
Sgtmajormummy · 06/10/2018 23:27

“Well if you told me you were drowning I would not lend a hand.
I’ve seen your face before my friend
but I don’t know if you know who I am.
But I was there and I saw what you did,
Saw it with my own two eyes.
So you can wipe off that grin
I know where you’ve been.
It’s all been a pack of lies.”
... followed by the best “fuck you” drum solo EVER.

Phil Collins, In the Air Tonight.

JessicaJonesJacket · 06/10/2018 23:29

Should've been you - Imelda May

sureitsgrand · 06/10/2018 23:33

Bit tipsy so posting full lyrics to my most heart breaking break up song that I ever howled along to.

You have broken me all the way down
Down upon my knees
And you have broken me all the way now
You'll be the last you'll see

And some fight you gave
When I pushed you away from me
And in the morning when you're turning
I'll be far to sea

And you have broken me all the way down
You'll be the last you'll see

And what chance had we got
When you missed every shot for me

And in the morning when you're turning
I'll be out of reach
And in the darkness when you find this
I'll be far to sea

And you have broken me all the way down
You'll be the last you see

Songwriters: Glen Hansard / Glen James Hansard

sureitsgrand · 06/10/2018 23:34

Fab thread by the way. Nothing like a good fuck you tune!!

BlatheringOn · 06/10/2018 23:43

Linkin Park's 'One Step Closer' - to be played when your ex phones up.

cushioncuddle · 06/10/2018 23:45

Good riddance (time of your life) green day

RottenApple · 06/10/2018 23:48

Special by Garbage

Redyoyo · 07/10/2018 00:48

Yes by McAlmont and Butlerwas my get over it song about 15 years ago when i split from an ex who totally messed me about, i occasionally have to see ex through work and the lyrics of Yes still run through my head!
Its more a look how much better i can do without you so f you song!

PickAChew · 07/10/2018 01:05

Dido's Hunter is a great so g for breaking free of a emotionally abusive relationship, btw.

Blackberry10 · 07/10/2018 02:00

I must have played Britney Spears stronger a thousand times after being dumped at 18
You also could have
Also listened to-
Same old brand new you- A1
I’m still standing- Elton John
Strong enough- Cher
Also when you are in a new relationship and want to put two fingers up at your ex
I’ve found someone- Cher

daisychain01 · 07/10/2018 05:13

Jar of Hearts đź’• is a great empowering anthem - especially if you've broken free from someone who held you to ransom emotionally :-

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

barkingfly · 07/10/2018 06:34

an oldie but a goodie:

0neangrydwarf · 07/10/2018 08:33

@candlewithhair beat me to it but it's worth mentioning twice. My first thought and top choice for this is Ben Folds Five: Song for the dumped.

Loved it live when people would throw black tshirts on stage.

TheGoddessFrigg · 07/10/2018 09:31

Smile - by Lily Allen

Thank you - Jamelia

For every last bruise you gave me
For every time I sat in tears
For the million ways you hurt me
I just want to tell you this
You broke my world, made me strong
Thank you
Messed up my dreams, made me strong
Thank you

Marmite27 · 07/10/2018 09:32

Reel Big Fish - Another F U Song.

Very cathartic.

Courtney555 · 07/10/2018 09:37

Shania Twain - Life's About To Get Good

I thought all the ones about the ex being a dick were good, until I heard that. It's the most upbeat, never look back break up song.

LuckyDiamond · 07/10/2018 09:41

I used to sing “I don’t love you any more” to my ex when I’d had a few. Took him a wee while to actually cotton on and do one though Grin

DrCoconut · 07/10/2018 09:42

I owe you nothing Grin

Racecardriver · 07/10/2018 09:44

Laura Marling's Once I Was an Eagle is the best break up album of all time. Listen to it from start to finish, we'll worth it.

Beaverhausen · 07/10/2018 09:45
SorenLorensonsInvisibleFriend · 07/10/2018 09:47

For those saying there's no such thing as a 'fuck you' break up song, what about Untouchable Face by Ani DiFranco -

"So fuck you
And your untouchable face
Fuck you
For existing in the first place
And who am I?
That I should be vying for your touch
I said who am I?
I bet you can't even tell me that much"

Perfect. If you want something a bit more bitter and wonderful but much less upbeat and cheerful, I love Bob Dylan's Don't Think Twice. Love him.

LittleCandle · 07/10/2018 09:52

Another shout for I'm Still Standing by Elton John. Because I'm sure XH thought I would go crawling back to him and I am 'still standing, better than I've ever been' without him!

MotherofTerriers · 07/10/2018 09:58

Love yourself
Justin Beiber
(I know it's Justin Beiber but great lyrics for a breakup)

QuantumWeatherButterfly · 07/10/2018 09:59

Hasn't anyone said Sugababes - Hole in the Head. That's an awesome fuck off song.

yawning801 · 07/10/2018 10:07

This is Me by Keala Seattle
Tears by Louisa Johnson

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