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To give me some good break up songs!

192 replies

kelseypops · 16/11/2021 19:50

Just putting a play list together on my phone after leaving my controlling H.

Give me your best songs please! X

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BettyfromBristol · 16/11/2021 20:08

Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive. I've been very happily married for decades but I still think it is a great song.

Lilolily · 16/11/2021 20:08

I can’t believe nobody has suggested this yet! Lizzo - Truth Hurts

ILoveShula · 16/11/2021 20:09

Strong Enough Cher
Pink Who Knew
Hit me baby one more time - britney spears

Fridaysgirl17 · 16/11/2021 20:09

Fight song by Rachel platten
I hate you so much right now by Kelis
It's not right by Whitney Houston
You broke me first by Tate McRae
My break up songs were quite emotional as I was cheated on whilst caring for a newborn at home 🥺

kelseypops · 16/11/2021 20:10

@Spanglybangles

I Used To Love Him - Lauren Hill

I listened to it on repeat for a good while after a painful breakup. Was helpful.

I love Lauryn Hill - I have this one thanks! X
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PingedPotato · 16/11/2021 20:10

Do you want a good sob or a good "fuck you" song?

PingedPotato · 16/11/2021 20:12

I hate you so much right now by Kelis absolute tune!

Rihanna take a bow

MKCH · 16/11/2021 20:12

I Can Do Better - Avril Lavigne
SUPER for shout singing.

kirimims · 16/11/2021 20:12

Sorry not sorry Demi lovato

MissSkate · 16/11/2021 20:13

Mine was I'm outta love by Anastasia after a painful break up. Still love it now 21 yrs on!

jelly79 · 16/11/2021 20:13

Bruno Mars - Just the way you are

GregoryFluff · 16/11/2021 20:14

Skunk Anansie - Weak, amazing for a bit of a shout along too

Lilolily · 16/11/2021 20:14

All girly sing songs :
Cry Me Out - Pixie Lott
I Love Me - Demi Levato
Tonight I’m Getting Over You - Carly Rae Jepson
Leave - JoJo

GnomeDePlume · 16/11/2021 20:16

A Little Time - The Beautiful South
Dont Want To Be Your Friend - Cyndi Lauper

NiceTwin · 16/11/2021 20:17

Ciao - Lush & Jarvis Cocker

Wooky8 · 16/11/2021 20:19

Dog days are over - Florence and the Machine!

Iveputmyselfonthenaughtystep · 16/11/2021 20:20

Castles by Freya Ridings
Bulletproof by LaRoux
And "It's your bed babe" by maisie Peters was a great one for me. But might not apply so accurately for you. Who knows. Give it a go.

And M People, Moving on up

LegallyBronde · 16/11/2021 20:21

Dont Start Now - Dua Lipa

FrazzledCareerWoman · 16/11/2021 20:21

I'm Gone - Dolly Parton

Iveputmyselfonthenaughtystep · 16/11/2021 20:21

Don't feel like crying by Sigrid

Limboland80 · 16/11/2021 20:21

@Fedupofmagic

Really random one that I found... helpful (?? Not sure if the right word) is a pretty terrible in a cheesy way one hit wonder by a band called Hepburn. It's called I Quit, and it's great!
Oh my god i had this on cd single! Awesome break up song!
ijustneedasleep · 16/11/2021 20:23

Breakin' dishes - Rihanna
Best thing I never had - Beyoncé
Irreplaceable - Beyoncé
Problem - Ariana grande
My happy ending - Avril lavigne

amillionrosepetals · 16/11/2021 20:23

Better Man by Little Big Town.

kelseypops · 16/11/2021 20:25

@Lilolily

All girly sing songs : Cry Me Out - Pixie Lott I Love Me - Demi Levato Tonight I’m Getting Over You - Carly Rae Jepson Leave - JoJo
Oh I used to listen to Jojo leave when I was a teenager! That's going on it, thanks!
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ToffeeNotCoffee · 16/11/2021 20:26

Sleeping satellite - Tasmin Archer

(I blame you for the........dream that died)