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Song that you irrationally hate…

394 replies

Forwardthinkinglobster · 22/08/2023 12:45

Mine is (I’ve Had) the Time of My Life, from ‘Dirty Dancing’.

It’s like nails on a chalk board and I can’t even explain why. It’s not even the worst song but it gives me rage and I always have to turn over the radio when it’s on.

Add to that any song by Anastacia, although these days she is rarely played on the radio.

I’m hoping that it’s not just me and suspect everyone has “that song” that they just cannot stand, for no rhyme nor reason. What is yours?

OP posts:
Hollyhocky · 22/08/2023 14:37

Dying to know what @HappyCatz 's song was!

Ginflinger · 22/08/2023 14:38

Loathe hate despise Love Shack

Cornettoninja · 22/08/2023 14:40

I’ve nursed this one for years - achey breaky heart. What a pile of utter dross. And billy ray Cyrus looks so bloody pleased with himself too Angry

I’m afraid Miley had to suffer the sins of her father and I also barely tolerate her presence in the world Wink

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 22/08/2023 14:41

Anything by The Police.

Star0Fire · 22/08/2023 14:44

Happy by pharell Williams , HATE it

LemonDrizzleDessert · 22/08/2023 14:48

Star0Fire · 22/08/2023 14:44

Happy by pharell Williams , HATE it

This so much! Makes me rage Angry

Soubriquet · 22/08/2023 14:49

That Hey Ya song by Outkast. I really really really hate it.

I also intensely dislike that Dance Monkey song…cos ds kept playing it over and over again

CharliesAngles · 22/08/2023 14:50

Quite a few of mine have already been said 😂
Love Shack, Proud Mary, Ellie Goulding!

Adding Son of a Preacher Man and Fever to the list!

TheFirstStraw · 22/08/2023 14:50

It stands to the reason that the songs that are hated by some are loved by others. You can only really hate a song if it's played over and over because it's popular with some.

Soubriquet · 22/08/2023 14:53

Hollyhocky · 22/08/2023 14:37

Dying to know what @HappyCatz 's song was!

Same!!!

twotonecloud · 22/08/2023 14:54

You can call me Al. And that Minnie Riperton one

Houseneedsalift · 22/08/2023 14:55

dikwad · 22/08/2023 12:48

Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty and Lovely Day by Bill Withers. They make me murderous.

Me too. Anxious rather than murder inciting but hate them both

LeanneFromEpsom · 22/08/2023 14:55

Ginflinger · 22/08/2023 14:38

Loathe hate despise Love Shack

So do I.

CheetosCheerios · 22/08/2023 14:55

I think of you surveyed the British population, 99% would say that Toploader song Grin.

I also hate Lovely Day by Bill Withers.

Also, Perfect Day by Lou Reed.

There are some voices I can’t stand, no matter what the song. Jess Glynne, Ellie Goulding, Florence Welch. Urgh.

LeanneFromEpsom · 22/08/2023 14:57

MmmALovelyBitOfSquirrel · 22/08/2023 14:12

Sweet Caroline... Always hated it but especially loathe it since the feral neighbour drunkenly sang it like he was performing for Glastonbury.

A particular 🤢 moment, was him singing, 'so good, so good, so good!' Like he was a female faking it in a particular 'man-comes-to-fix-the-washing-machine-pipes-but-services-the-customers-pipes-instead' movie.

It is a terrible song anyway. Then it gets hijacked into a novelty song with stupid actions at idiotic parties with a DJ. Then the football crowd claim it. No escape!

ClaraThePigeon · 22/08/2023 14:57

Come On Eileen
Loveshack
Angels
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

RitzyMcFitzy · 22/08/2023 14:58

Yes, I've never met anyone who didn't despise that Toploader song.

StTropezTan · 22/08/2023 14:59

Kingsleadhat · 22/08/2023 12:58

Mariah Carey All I Want for Christmas is You makes me want to pull my ears off

Yes!! I’ve been known to leap across a room to turn off the source of this one.

Another Christmas yukker in Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin’ Stevens.
What was it made him so popular at the time?

ClaraThePigeon · 22/08/2023 15:00

I forgot Imagine.

Whattheduck · 22/08/2023 15:00

Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Linger The Cranberries
White Flag Dido
Night Nurse Gregory Issacs
Angels Robbie Williams

Kindofcrunchy · 22/08/2023 15:02

Pink - what about us - probably my most hated song ever
All kaiser chiefs
Johnny Cash covers (Hurt particularly, one of my favourite NIN songs and he butchered it)
There's loads more. Most of what's played on the radio nowadays tbh

Uppersop · 22/08/2023 15:03

The Power of Love by Jennifer Rush. Bleurgh.

CharliesAngles · 22/08/2023 15:07

I’m honestly surprised how many of us on here have said Love Shack.
Someone actually requested it on the radio the other day and I thought Wtf! And immediately switched over to another station!

JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 22/08/2023 15:07

ClaraThePigeon · 22/08/2023 15:00

I forgot Imagine.

Definitely this. I actually find John Lennon’s lyrics so pretentious and hypocritical and start ranting whenever it’s played!

Actually, most Beatles tracks irritate me.

Marchbug · 22/08/2023 15:08

All I want to do is have some fun, Sheryl Crow. Also Seal, Kiss from a Rose......hate hate hate