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Songs where the singer needs a MN intervention

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TheFaerieQueene · 27/01/2019 12:08

I’ve got a Spotify playlist running and Jolene by Dolly Parton has just played.

If ever a woman needed to hear some truths from MN it is her. If she has to plead with the OW to leave her man alone, she isn’t in a great place!!

I’m sure there are loads out there that MN could help the singer, whatever the problem 😉

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MrsKCastle · 27/01/2019 12:11

Sinead O'Connor: Nothing Compares 2 U.

The guy was a controlling bastard, she's much better odd without him.

Cocolepew · 27/01/2019 12:12

Edge of 17 by Stevie Nicks, he's waaay too young for her.

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:13

I thought nothing compared 2u was about her mother

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StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:13

That Whitney Houston one where she's having an affair, can't remember its title

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:14

But you're right op, when I hear jolene, mn responses are running through my head :o

iklboo · 27/01/2019 12:14

I thought nothing compared 2u was about her mother

No, Prince wrote the song. She was thinking about her mother in the video which is why she cried.

planespotting · 27/01/2019 12:14

@MrsKCastle isn't it about her mother who died?

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:15

Saving l my love, that's the one

ScreamingValenta · 27/01/2019 12:15

"Don't do the pick me dance, Dolly!"

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:15

Ah OK. One if the lines is "all the flowers that you planted, mama"
Could be interpreted differently.
I wonder how she's doing.

planespotting · 27/01/2019 12:16

All the flowers that you planted mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

😢😢😭😭😭😭

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:16

He cries someone else's name in his sleep? Have some self respect!

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:17

If its about a man it could be all the flowers you planted [for] mama

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:18

Actually I've just googled the lyrics to jolene, sounds like dolly and jolene should get together!

planespotting · 27/01/2019 12:18

Well well, what about "every step you make?" By Sting?
LTB, controlling much? (Lighthearted!)

redexpat · 27/01/2019 12:19

Alanis Morrisette would be flamed in pedants corner.

mnahmnah · 27/01/2019 12:19

‘All I wanna do is make love to you’ by Heart, I think?? Stop picking up strangers from the side of the road, silly woman

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:19

Sheryl crow would be told she's an alcoholic

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:20

Adele would be asked to be quiet

MardyBra · 27/01/2019 12:20

Under my thumb by the Rolling Stones. She needs to LTB

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:20

Along with jess glynn

OMGithurts · 27/01/2019 12:21

planespotting isn't that the entire point of the Sting song?

Don't know about an intervention but the sleazy men perving on the strippers then getting all judgy at one they knew from school (City High, 'What Would You Do?') need, shall we say, some educating Angry

BobbyGentry · 27/01/2019 12:23

Red flags 🚩 all over Dead or Alive’s, ‘you spin me right round (like a record),’ narc traits 🚩, gaslighting 🚩 & non consensual attraction 🚩... run for the hills ... LTB

♫ I set my sights on you (and no one else will do)
And I, I've got to have my way now, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're having fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby♫

MrsKCastle · 27/01/2019 12:23

That's interesting about Nothing Compares being about her mother... I had always just assumed it was a controlling ex! I'll have another look at the lyrics.

Definitely agree with Every Breath You Take.

Another one is Everything I Do by Bryan Adams. I used to think it was lovely and romantic, but nowadays it seems somewhat smothering- give the girl some space!

StealthPolarBear · 27/01/2019 12:23

Andrew gold, stop neglecting your son when your psb comes along