Songs to help me get over this guy?

Question

So I fell in total love with this guy. He was everything I thought I wanted. Funny. Charming. And hot. But he loved to play these hot-cold games and string me along. Now I need some good songs to help me get over him. Thanks!!

Answer 1

1. "Song For The Dumped" -- Ben Folds Five
A breakup is a tough loss to bear -- so it's best to start the healing process with a bit of yelling. No one does that quite like Mr. Ben Folds. His classic breakup ditty, "Song For The Dumped," helped me nurse my first broken heart and I'm sure it'll help me nurse my next. Because seriously: breaking up makes you angry.

2. "Why Do You Leave" -- Ryan Adams
Of course it hurts. And when it hurts, you may just want to milk that pain. I know I do; moping is practically my part-time job. That's where Ryan Adams comes in. This guy has a way of cracking his voice at just the moment you need him to. When he implores "Lover, why do you leave on the day I want you to be the world?" you'll hit the floor -- and his harmonica solo will be your only pillow.

3. "So Long To You And I" -- Koufax
I always say, when you're going down, you might as well go all the way. OK, maybe I don't say that, so much as feel it. All the time. Especially late at night. When I'm alone. Um, but anyway... Koufax -- usually of poppy keyboarded happiness -- have a six minute number that indulges that down-in-the-dumps feeling and that will help you get really, really very far down in said dumps. "Don't have to exaggerate this, I know that you'll never call, I doubt that you'll care." Ugh.

4. "I Know It's Over" -- The Smiths
No one does sadness and dejection like Morrissey. And when the darkness descends -- and you're not ready to try and lift it -- there is no better company. "If you are so good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?" Because it sucks, Moz. And only you understand.

5. "Still In Love Song" -- The Stills
The Stills have a musical way of brooding that is very simpatico with breakup grief. Put this song on when you're beginning to feel a need to channel your sadness somewhere. "We were lovers, we were kissers, we were holders of hands, we were make-believers." You'll find yourself out of bed, tissue box tossed across the room, dancing around with the angry glory of heartbreak. (Or at least you'll blow your nose).

6. "Adia" -- Sarah McLachlan
So you admit you maybe weren't entirely a victim of the evil wrath of your ex. Maybe -- just maybe -- you had a part. Maybe -- just maybe -- it was (partially) your fault. This song, one of my all-time favorites, will help you mourn for what was, essentially, a mutual mess-up. And it's so pretty it'll pull your heartstrings long after you are healed (this is all about healing, right?).

7. "Tiny Vessels" -- Death Cab For Cutie
For diversity's sake, here's a number for those who did the breaking-up. Sure, I know it's hard for you too. Granted, it was your choice; you did make the final decision. But what off it? I'm sure it was a hard decision to come to. Let Ben Gibbard sing to you about that pain -- he knows that it sucks to be the jilter too.

8. "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" -- The Stars
Though it may seem to be the case, this song is not about wish-fulfillment. It's about that feeling -- a feeling that will probably come, though I'm sure at this moment you don't want it to -- when you meet your ex-lover and realize, "I don't love them anymore." Because let's be honest, diamonds are forever, love isn't. (Does that seem too cynical? Listen to the song, it's more articulate than I.)

9. "Inside of Love" -- Nada Surf
Nada Surf rank high as one of my all-time favorite bands. And why is that? Because they have a way of relishing negative feelings while staying mysteriously (and subtly) hopeful. This is a song for a few months after your break-up, when you've healed a bit but are still sad, when you've run out of steam and you're longing for "love" again -- but you suspect it's still a long way off.

10. "Just Another" -- Pete Yorn
In his live album, Pete York calls this tune "an old-fashioned love song" -- and it is, in the sense that it is about love, but also about love's frailty. But this isn't a mopey song, it's just realistic. Yorn croons, "You're my baby, you're just another girl." And it's true -- with love we try to elevate each other and ourselves. But we're just people -- and love is just as human as we are.

Answer 2

Gone Away by way of The Offspring Meet You There by way of Simple Plan View From Heaven by way of Yellowcard Those songs make me cry for a cause... rather than them being "unhappy' songs. And additionally, Tears Don't Fall by way of Bullet For My Valentine is not a tragic track...

Answer 3

Dance Floor Anthem by Good Charlote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_mhpRz0liA

Answer 4

Something tells me you are very young. most adults don't look for songs, to get over a break up. Which leads me to believe you were probably not really in love.


so with that in mind, tell yourself that you are young and you have so many more opportunities to meet a man that will love you and not play games

Answer 5

Red Rubber Ball by the Cyrkle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cxx2fvcpWE&feature=related
Yes, this is an oldie, but it's still a great song for this situation.

Answer 6

Good Life by: Kanye West
Im Not Missing You by: Stacie Orrico
Over It by: Chelsea from Thats So Raven

Answer 7

don't bother - shakira
independent women part I - destiny's child
no scrubs - tlc
fighter - christina aguilera
shut up - black eyed peas


pretty much listen the music you already like listening to. That should make you feel better : ) glad you are trying to get over the dude. he didn't seem too nice to you.

Answer 8

Never-again------Kelly Clarkson

Answer 9

I Can't Hate you Anymore.......Nick Lachey
Runaway........Avril Lavigne
Picture to Burn......Taylor Swift

Some of them are about losing love, but they are kind of about getting away and living your life, too. Anything by Taylor Swift is really good! I'm sorry about your boyfriend, though.

Answer 10

over you by daughtry
its just a good song =)





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