Some of my favorite R and B of the 80’s and beyond is the breakup song. There are so many to choose from, along with so many different genres of breakup-dom. It all depends on what kind of breakup is going down. Lets explore:
The Selfish Breakup Song
“Where I Wanna Be” Donnell Jones
This was Donnell Jones’ biggest hit single released in1999. I used to sing this song (especially the “tweedle deedle dee dee dee dee” yodel riff) at the top of my lungs for most of that year. Even though the “we need some space-ish” lyrics are are kind of selfish and typical, they are at least honest .
a few lyrics:
I’d rather be alone
She doesn’t fully understand me
That I’d rather leave than to cheat
If she gives me some time
I can be the man she needs
But there’s a lot of lust inside of me
The “Did We Just Breakup Song?”
“Pretty Wings” Maxwell
Annoying bell ringing in the background aside, Pretty Wings is high on my list of quality Maxwell tunes. It is also what I sing when I know there are chicken wings in my future, and what a great future that is. Nothing like me singing “PRETTEH WAINGS!!” at a restaurant or bar. Nothing. The funny thing is most people don’t realize this is not a happy love song.
a few lyrics:
you played me dirty, your game was so bad
You toyed with my affliction
Had to fill out my prescription
For the remedy
I had to set you free.
Dang Maxwell!
The Backhanded Compliment Breakup Song
“You’re Not My Kind of Girl” New Edition
As you all know, New Edition is one of my favorite groups of all time, but this song right here is a hot mess.
the lyrics:
t’s not your looks, you’re very pretty
It’s not your style, the way you dress is oh so fresh
It’s not the way that you carry yourselfOh, girl I’m sorry, you’re not my kind of girl
‘Cause you’re the kind of girl
That a man’s dreams are made of
Umm, really Ralph? Really Ralph “Mr Sensitivity” Tresvant? You just going to tell her she is the girl of your dreams, but not. Men.
The I’m Over You, But Not Really Post Breakup Song/Manifesto
“Just FIne” Boyz II Men
Not one of their most well known songs, but this song is heart wrenching, becuase Wanya’s cry-singing self ain’t doing fine at all. It is a song allegedly about him being over the love of his life. However, I don’t believe him. He needs a gaggle, pride, and herd of more people to verify this whole “doing just fine” claim. Love the song though:
a few lyrics:
When you said goodbye
I felt so all alone
There were times at night I couldn’t sleep
My heart was much to weak to make it on my own
Baby after all the misery
And pain you put me through
So unfair to me girl
You’re no longer my world and I ain’t missin’ you at all
(You ain’t over that chick. AT. ALL.)
The Restraining Order Non-Optional Breakup Song
“Get Gone” Ideal
Sometimes, especially with psycho-stalkrs, a break up song needs to be direct and to the point. As you know, with some people you an’t leave any sort of glimmer f hope of reconciliation. That’s why you need this song by Ideal, release in 199_ . Complete with cursing, insults, and a smooth track.
this is the dang chorus!!!
I think I better leave, (leave) you alone(alone)
So get yo’ bags (yeah) and get the hell on
See becuz I don’t want you no more (I don’t want you no more)
I think you better leave (leave) me alone (alone)
So get yo’ bags (yeah) get the hell on(get gone)
Because love ain’t here no more
I guess he meant that, huh?
So my lovely readers what are some epic breakup song.s or song categories that you can think of?