Hot Break Up Songs!

June 2, 2011 by Brown Shuga

Deuces was one of the best songs I heard in 2010, it’s still one of my favourites actually. I happened to listen to it again yesterday and you know some of the lyrics in that song will make you go tjo! Well it got me thinking about some of the break up songs that I’ve heard in the past and just how awesome the words are. I think Break Up songs nje in general have the best lyrics and when we’re going through a break up, music always provides comfort. It doesn’t take away the pain but for that time when you’re listening, you feel like “Yeah, I’m over this” till the song is over then reality hits lol. Well, sometimes.

I hope I don’t have to sing any of these soon but here are some of the popular Break Up songs (mostly RnB) that I’ve enjoyed in the past …

Usher – Separated

This song has to be my ultimate break up song. I wonder if he played it for Tameka when he left lol.

If love was a bird, Then we wouldn’t have wings
If love was a sky, We’d be blue
If love was a choir, You and I could never sing
Cause love isn’t for me and you
If love was an Oscar, You and I could never win Cause we can never act out our parts
If love is the Bible Then we are lost in sin, Because it’s not in our hearts

So why don’t you go your way, And I’ll go mine
Live your life, and I’ll live mine
Baby you’ll do well, and I’ll be fine, Cause we’re better off, separated

If love was a fire, Then we have lost the spark, Love never felt so cold,
If love was a light, Then we’re lost in the dark, Left with no one to hold

If love was a sport, We’re not on the same team, You and I are destined to lose
If love was an ocean, Then we are just a stream, Cause love isn’t for me and you

Destiny’s Child: Survivor
Ain’t no better to say F.U than saying…
Now that you are out of my life , I’m so much better,
You thought that I’d be weak without ya, But I’m stronger,
You thought that I’d be broke without ya, But I’m richer,
You thought that I’d be sad without ya, I laugh harder,
You thought I wouldn’t grow without ya, Now I’m wiser,
You thought that I’d be helpless without ya, But I’m smarter,
You thought that I’d be stressed without ya, But I’m chillin’
You thought I wouldn’t sell without ya, Sold nine million.

Rihanna: Take a Bow
When you’re tired of hearing I’m sorry…
Oh, And the award for the best liar goes to you
For making me believe that you could be faithful to me
Let’s hear your speech, Oh
How about a round of applause, A standing ovation

But you put on quite a show, Really had me going
Now it’s time to go, Curtain’s finally closing
That was quite a show, Very entertaining
But it’s over now (but it’s over now)
Go on and take a bow, But it’s over now

Justin Timberlake: Cry Me a River
You told me you loved me, Why did you leave me, all alone?
Now you tell me you need me, When you call me, on the phone
Girl I refuse, you must have me confused with some other guy
Your bridges were burned, and now it’s your turn

Beyonce: Irreplaceable
To the left, to the left
Everything you own in the box to the left
In the closet that’s my stuff, yes If I bought it please don’t touch

And keep talking that mess, that’s fine but could you walk and talk at the same time?
And it’s my mine name that is on that tag so remove your bags let me call you a cab

But then you get Lil Wayne’s Get Too Comfortable on some..
Yeah to the left to the left
If you want to leave be my guest, you can step
Feeling irreplaceable listening to Beyonce
But ok ill put you out on your BDay
“ …. You talking bout leave baby you ain’t gone yet
And if you leave, leave correct
And I’m a send a jet to pick up the next
And if you leave, you’re leaving the best
So you would have to settle for less…”

LOL

Toni Braxton – Just Be A Man About
You say right now that you’re not what I’m looking for
And what you really need is time to Grow
You’re promising that one day you may come around
And I’m supposed to let that go
but where the hell do you get off telling me your mama said I’m not what you need
Tell you what, since she knows it all, then that’s where you need to be

Just don’t make no excuses, no no
Why you gotta lie to me, Just be a man about it

Mary J Blige – Not Gon’ Cry
I’m not gon she’d no tears
No, I’m not gon cry, It’s not the time,
Cuz you’re not worth my tears

Changing Faces- G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
No more sittin’ at home alone
While you’re out with somebody else
No more staring at the phone
Cuz I can do bad all by myself
Yeah, it’s obvious how things have changed within a year
Just give me half of the rent and get outta here
No more talking save your lines for somebody else
Keep on walking cuz I can do better by myself

Keith Urban – You’ll Think Of Me

Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories, I don’t need ‘em
Take your space and take your reasons, But you’ll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
‘Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I’ll feel a whole lot better
But you’ll think of me, you’ll think of me
Someday I’m gonna run across your mind
But don’t worry, I’ll be fine, I’m gonna be alright
While you’re sleeping with your pride, Wishing I could hold you tight
I’ll be over you and on with my life

Christina Aguilera – Fighter
After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But, uh uh, oh no, you’re wrong
‘Cause if it wasn’t for all that you tried to do
I wouldn’t know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you, ‘Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder, It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter, Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker, Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive

First I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live, Without you by my side
But I spent so many nights, Thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong, I learned how to carry on…
Go on now go walk out the door
Just turn around now, ‘Cause you’re not welcome anymore
Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye, You think I’d crumble
You think I’d lay down and die, Oh no, not I
I will survive, As long as I know how to love
I know I will stay alive, I’ve got all my life to live
I’ve got all my love to give, And I’ll survive, I will survive

Erykah Badu – Tyrone

I think ya better call Tyrone, And tell him come on
Help you get your shit
You need to call Tyrone
Hold On, But ya can’t use my phone

Brian McKnight – One Last Cry

One last cry
Before I leave it all behind
I gotta put you out of my mind this time
Stop living a lie
I guess I’m down to my last cry

I love this Brian McKnight song, wish it wasn’t a break up song. Actually, I feel this way about many of these… Some break Up songs are so good they make you wish you were going through a break up so they could mean something lol.

There are lots more of these songs and I’ll leave you to share what your favourite break up song of all time is. And no darkies, Michael Bolton’s “Said I love you but I lied” is NOT a break up song.

Has anyone ever broken up with you using a song? Have you? If yes, Sies on you lol. What are you favourites?

And I love John Mayer so listen to Dreaming With A Broken Heart. Had me in tears! “When you’re dreaming with a broken heart, the waking up is the hardest part” .. When you break up with someone, you sleep and everything’s okay for a bit and you wake up to the reality that you’re on your own. :’( but I’m better now.

Best Thing I Never Had – Beyonce :) “I wanted you bad, I’m so thru with that coz honestly you turned to be the best thing I never had”

amaZin on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 11:55 am

Ashanti’s The Way That I Love You-Yabo that song,I sung it in serious pain but ke I picked myself up afterwards,I still go back to that sad time when I hear this song and chuckle a lil *sigh* Ey ngoba!!Lol

lebza4sh0 on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 11:55 am

Lol! I remember in 2008 my cuzn was dumped with this words ‘Farewell enjoy yourself, I’m Out ’.

But now are the people who dump their partners with songs? Hai only in movies. BS I think Usher’s Let it burn also qualifies

GA on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 11:57 am

tltltltl…askies manny…

Slik on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 11:58 am

Ex Factor – Laurn Hill
No matter how I think we grow
You always seem to let me know
It ain’t workin’
It ain’t workin’
And when I try to walk awayYou’d hurt yourself to make me stay
This is crazy
This is crazy

amyoli on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:01 pm

Kanye’s 808 heartbreak album, ALL OF IT!!India Arie’s Vol 1 life and relationships IS the best breakup album

samlicious on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:04 pm

My old time favorite break up song Toni Braxton Just be a man about it. Yep coward hahahhahaa. Eish gone are those days when one used to own a music book with the likes of Toni Braxton, TLC, Casey and Jojo, Boys 2 Men, Silk, Shai, Gerald Levert and TAVIN CAMPBEL! *the list is endless* remembering the good old days. Where were baby?

Mmaditaba on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:06 pm

‘Say goodbye’ by Chris Brown.
Namanje ngisayi thanda leyo ngoma namanje. And ofcourse al those u’ve menti0ned

Mmaditaba on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:08 pm

I’ve neva ben dumped through a song.that would be a walk of shame stru lmao

Lela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:09 pm

I love the first ones and I dedicate Survivor to my recent ex futhi I know he silent blogs so ja!

MsBoateng on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:11 pm

why is Adele not on this list BS,she makes for one good writer when it come to break up/dealing with a breakup music…i love 21 its like she had me in mind when she was doing that album.

She, she ain’t real,
She ain’t gonna be able to love you like I will,
She is a stranger,
You and I have history,
Or don’t you remember?
Sure, she’s got it all,
But, baby, is that really what you want?

Bless your soul, you’ve got your head in the clouds,
She made a fool out of you,
And, boy, she’s bringing you down,
She made your heart melt,
But you’re cold to the core,
Now rumour has it she ain’t got your love anymore,

Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,

She is half your age,
But I’m guessing that’s the reason that you strayed,
I heard you’ve been missing me,
You’ve been telling people things you shouldn’t be,
Like when we creep out and she ain’t around,
Haven’t you heard the rumours?

Bless your soul, you’ve got your head in the clouds,
You made a fool out of me,
And, boy, you’re bringing me down,
You made my heart melt, yet I’m cold to the core,
But rumour has it I’m the one you’re leaving her for,

Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,

All of these words whispered in my ear,
Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear,
Just ’cause I said it, it don’t mean that I meant it,
People say crazy things,
Just ’cause I said it, don’t that mean I meant it,
Just ’cause you heard it,

Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, ooh,
Rumour has it, rumour,
Rumour has it, rumour,

But rumour has it he’s the one I’m leaving you for.

SilentnoMore on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:22 pm

What about Macy Gray…that woman is all broken-up and I love me some crazy Macy…Her new album The Sellout is on high rotation on my BB…Still hurts; Stalker; Comeback; Sellout…yohhhh the entire album. I know folk are going crazy about Adele’s 21 (it is brilliant), but Macy guys…loyamtana unosizi and every song uya deliver.

Cutypie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:22 pm

Lol..Nice article BS. I remember when I was still a fresher in varsity and this guy used to really annoy me. Everytime when he comes to my room I would play Jojo-Get out/leave. And then back in high school, I had found a new best friend who is still even my best friend today and I new that me and her clicks very well. So the previous friend kept on sending me letters and eventually I responded with Joe Nina-Phuma kimi..lol..#Hides#

Mababez on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:30 pm

Eish, I’m going through a break up, playing Usher – Separated over and over and over and over again. It hurts, alot.

lejazz on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:34 pm

Oooh hey Eamon’s “Fuck It (I don’t want you back)”

Fuck what I said it don’t mean shit now
Fuck the presents might as well throw ‘em out
Fuck all those kisses, they didn’t mean jack
Fuck you, you hoe, I don’t want you back

Fuck what I said it don’t mean shit now
Fuck the presents might as well throw ‘em out
Fuck all those kisses they didn’t mean jack
Fuck you, you hoe, I don’t want you back

You thought, you could
Keep this shit from me, yeah
You burnt bitch, I heard the story
You played me, you even gave him head
Now you asking for me back
You just another act, look elsewhere
Cause you done with me

I love this track hey but hope..nobody will ever played it for me

phlyone1030 on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:35 pm

Maxwell- Pretty Wings??

Lela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:37 pm

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa I also love that one leejazz.

kimmo on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:40 pm

one last cry,,,, i love the song wasnt even aware its a break up song. guess thats what happens when you never listen to lyrics! shooooo

AnnieBaby on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:44 pm

Hi Ya’ll, virgin blogger right here, looking forward to the craziness!

Siyamthanda on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:44 pm

Tjo Lejazz that Eamon song, I used to love it! I can just see myself singing it to someone.

I also think Someone like yOU Adele is a nice breakup song, not vindictive but uyakutshela ukuthi “ngizamfumana lo ofana nawe kanye tltltl”

Mmaditaba on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:46 pm

Lejazz #Dazzit lmao thatz the one right there!

KevCare on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:47 pm

Tjo i agree @lejazz, Eamon F**k It(I dont want u back) is THEE ULTIMATE!!!

Ludacris’ MOVE BITCH!!!!!! I think it speaks for itself!! tltltl

Biskiti on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:47 pm

TJO! BS o ntsosetsa diletseng (stirring old wounds):

Here’s My List in no particular order:

#Same Script Different Cast – Whitney & Deborah
#Sorry is – Eddie & Gerald Levert
#Couldn’t we – Deborah, twas in the One Wish album
#Whose loving my baby – Shola Ama (not really a breakup song but on taht tip), just like Mariah Carey’s – I still believe(ahhw man), Phajjah – So long…it hurt me but hey so long.

#TJO TJO TJO!! – Around You by Brown Stone (To think this song was released in 1997! and i only first heard it ka 2005..lol.)

##Most emotional one has to go to Eric Benet’s Crack of a broken heart!

Mara yeah Seperated by Usher is right up there!

Siyamthanda on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:54 pm

1) Bust the windows by Jazmine Suliman
2) Doing just fine – Boys II Men
3) All Cried out – Allure
4) Time to go- Marissa Guzman

Kiki on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:54 pm

Hai shem….for me the hottest break up song has to be Fuck It by Eamon.

Fuck what I said,it don’t mean shit now.
Fuck the presents I threw all that shit out.
Fuck all those kisses,they didn’t mean jerk.
Fuck you,you ho…I don’t want you back.

#Done

phlyone1030 on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 12:56 pm

Kiki you are SPOT ON!!!

Lela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:01 pm

Lol maybe I should de4dicate this F one,it seems to say it best. Except I can never throw the presents out hayi ngeke shem.

Mmaditaba on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:06 pm

Nah maan BS niyasikhalisa . First it was ‘crush’ and now break up songs! Lol tjo got me thinking about my faild crushes and singing al0ne…

Kiki wena ikufanela nqo leyaka Eamon.

KevCare on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:27 pm

Kanye West – See you in my Nightmares!!!! #PersonalFavourite

Mark Morrison – Return of the MACK

Travis McCoy – Don’t Pretend

Linkin Park – In The End

Al B Sure – On Your Own Girl #OldSkool

Eminem – KIM *YOH*

Jamiroquai – Little L

Kabelo (BougaLuv) – Love me or Leave me Aloooooone!!!!

Double You- Who is fooling Who

Tank – Maybe I Deserve (Blame Eddie Zondi0

Maihlomeihlasele on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:31 pm

Whatever we had we had by Baryy White

kimmo on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:31 pm

LOL @bouga luv!

Maihlomeihlasele on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:32 pm

Whatever we had we had by Baryy White now that’s classic!

Cutypie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:32 pm

Fu*ck it has to be theee break up song. U can NEVER fail 2 get that message across

Maihlomeihlasele on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:32 pm

Whatever we had we had by Barry White now that’s classic!

KevCare on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:35 pm

I think we all know that alotta “Soulful” House tracks are about “emotions”.

Tortured Soul – ‘Unsteady’ is one of those!!!

Nthoentle on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:36 pm

In High School I broke up with someone ka Bug a Boo by Destiny’s Child! Hai he was bugging me hle

Smatsatsa on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 1:45 pm

John Mayer, love to hate that guy, he’s got some of the best lyrics when it comes to Break-up songs..
Remember how I cried myself to sleep while listening to “Dreaming with a Broken Heart”, these lyrics are POWERFUL i tell u.. Kwaa, I remember I almost bought roses listening to “Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hand”

When you’re dreaming with a broken heart
Then waking up is the hardest part
You roll outta bed and down on your knees
And for a moment you can hardly breathe
Wondering was she really here?
Is she standing in my room?
No she’s not, ’cause she’s gone, gone, gone, gone, gone….

When you’re dreaming with a broken heart
The giving up is the hardest part
She takes you in with her crying eyes
Then all at once you have to say goodbye
Wondering could you stay my love?
Will you wake up by my side?
No she can’t, ’cause she’s gone, gone, gone, gone, gone….

Kiki on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:00 pm

Lol @Mmaditaba,leave me alone hle.

Even ‘Fuck You Right Back’ by Frankee is a killer.

Madoncan on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:08 pm

Destiny’s child -Survivor and Usher-Seperated do it for me.These songs take me back.

lazyswag on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:16 pm

@Nthoentle i luuurv that sing hey….you make me wana throw my pager outta window!” lmao now that’s a bug a boo for ya!

Kusihlwa on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:16 pm

Baby, its a shame we gotta go through this
We dont even talk,girl we dont even kiss
I never would have thought would be breaking up like this
But its over now…its over now….*singing 112′s Over Now*

Miss Thang on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:19 pm

Hahahaha @BS you just had to start with Chris Brown lol cc @ThatoM. yho @MsBoateng did you really have to write half the lyrics Lmao #Death

slender sa hlago on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:24 pm

***Cause it’s all in my head, I think about it over and over again, I keep picturing you with him, It hurts so bad, I think she is leaving yeah she is leaving***Nelly He was hurt when he wrote this…

Nthoentle on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:31 pm

Chris Brown-”Say Goodbye” that is a sad song as well…

Never the right time to say goodbye but we know we gotta go our separate ways

Luyah on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:37 pm

All of them r on point, but Destiny’s child-survivor and Chris brown-deuces take the cake 4 me

Nokxie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:39 pm

Uncle Sam I never wanna see you again

All time fav house song

Goes

We dont see eye to eye, sooooo darling this is good bye bye bye!!

slender sa hlago on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:47 pm

yhoo Nokxie I feel you gal…

Reu on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:48 pm

Kelis – Caught out there

it goes like “…I hate you so much right now ahhhh…”

Eamon – Fuck I dont want you back

Ryan Leslie f.t Jada Kiss – How its supposed to be

slender sa hlago on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:54 pm

Even Ursher’s Let it burn…damn nigga is a heart breaker!

Anonymous2010 on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 2:55 pm

Almost doesnt Count by Brandy and Monifah’s Nobody…got me through a tough time when hubby took in a traditional second wife. He couldnt let go of the Jezabel…nxa!

softnfree on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:00 pm

He couldnt let go of the Jezabel…nxa

Sorry but I GOLLED
(I think its bcos I pictured u saying it)

Denial songs:
Mariah carey ‘I’d give my all’
Jennifer Hudson via dream girls ‘one night only’
Khumbule khaya by Aunty softy to ‘OsamaLady’

Nthoentle on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:01 pm

So sorry @Anonymous2010! *hugs*

Uncle Sam was a sad one as well guys-”I don’t ever wanna see you again, tell me why did it have to be my best friend”

Mapakisha on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:02 pm

Beyone’s – Resentment, One last cry entshwarisa dikeledi, Anthony Hamilton – I did it 4 sure, Simone Hines – Only fools fool around.. Those songs ke tsaka tsa breakup..

softnfree on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:03 pm

Just like in the old days nothing and no song can erase the tears and mend hearts of what this song did to men and women of all colours

O’jays …Let’s just kiss and say ?????????

U got it

Mapakisha on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:07 pm

All American Rejects – Hope it gives you hell..

When you see my face hope it gives you hell hope it gives you hell.
when you walk my way hope it gives you hell hope…….

& Lira – Hamba..

Nokxie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:13 pm

Ohhhh Lira!!!

Alicia Keyes How come you dont call me

Mapakisha on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:14 pm

Toni Braxton – Hit the freeway
Toni Braxton – Let it flow..

Zinchly on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:16 pm

Phajja or Faja *eddie zondie tendencies* So long…well, well, well!!!

Nokxie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:16 pm

Mary J not gonna cry

While all the time I was loving you, you were busy loving someone else

Mapakisha on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:18 pm

Although Let it flow sounds more like she’s accepting the breakup rather than doing the breakup*shrugs*.

lwandie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:19 pm

James Blunt ….Goodbye my Lover

Whitney Huston….Didn’t we almost have it all…..All at once

Rhianna….Faithful.

John Legend …..Used to love you

Sweet soul on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:21 pm

Debra Cox-Never knew
Debra Cox-One you will(miss me)
Aaliyah-how the one I gave my heart to
Keisha Cole-was it worth it

softnfree on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:21 pm

And then there was Bloodstone- Go on and cry

That song made men weep while washing dishes and wipe their tears with broken hearts.

#it kills me tot vandag#

Makgotso on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:22 pm

To think I once played the Usher song to one of my friend who didn’t take NO for an answer when he was shelaring me kwaaaaaa middle age I tell you siyazenza

Cutypie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:30 pm

Kandi- It gets easier

I thought my life was over without you
Thought I would be oh so sad darling
Cuz you left me here, to face all my fears
All by myself, with nobody else
Now that you’re gone I just gotta move on
But my lovin’s never changed
It’ll always stay the same
I felt you were wrong
The lonely nights alone
I get weak then I’m strong
It gets easier

Cutypie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:31 pm

By the way that’s not a break up song 4 me..its just 1 of those songs that saddens me

Lela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:36 pm

Oh Kusihlwa I love that song.

Mapakisha on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:46 pm

My Joy – Leela James:)

Malawi11 on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:50 pm

2008 i sang TAKE A BOW to my then fuck mate two months later he got me pregnant and 9months ltr i was his baby momma and now we in a relationship and am the Boss Lady now….hahahaha! wow! its been a long road!

mbulela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 3:58 pm

My favourite is Good by my lover – James Blunt.

I have another category of mine – Broken up songs.
my two favourites in this category are;
You are beautiful – James Blunt
Cross my mind – Jill Scott.

Not necessarily songs for breaking up but songs that reflect broken up love in a way we tend to pretend does not exist.
The emotion in James Blunt’s voice when he tells the story behind the song, ‘you are beautiful’ is an emotion so many of us can relate to.

mickey on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:00 pm

not forgetin Adele someone like you
Nevermind, I’ll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don’t forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
“Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,”
Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

Savanah Dry on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:06 pm

Not gonna cry ..i put that song on repeat on my 1st heart break..everytime i hear it my heart aches a bit as it reminds me of the week i spend in bed moaning lol!!

Allure – All cried out
Llcooj and jlo – all i have

Its such a shame but I’m leaving
Cant take the way ur mistreating me
And it’s crazy but oh baby
It don’t matta whatever don’t phase me

mbulela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:13 pm

If i am ever stuck on an island, i want to be stuck with Jill Scott (Please don’t tell Lebo).
The woman kills me on this track.

“Cross My Mind”

I was just thinking about you
Wondering if you wear the same cologne
Smelled good
On you
Had the next boyfriend of mine try the same kind
But it stunk on him though.
You know what they say everything ain’t for everybody.
But I tried anyway.
You sure did smell good.

[Chorus:]
You just running cross my mind
[x3]

You had that masculine thing DOWN
Shoulders, back straight never sloping never round
It would turn me on just to see you walk into a room, across the room, out of the room.
You really impressed me.
Eh yeah

[Chorus:]
You just running cross my mind
[x3]

I know if I pick up this phone, write this letter send this two way.
I know I’m gonna say some things, I know you gonna say some things
That we both don’t mean to say
Like…how amazing…how amazing…
When you would spread my limbs cross continents
Bump our bed way over mountains.
Kiss this and this and this and this and this and this and this and this and this and that.
Show each other where the climax is at.

You just running cross my mind
[x3]
I was just thinking about you, wondering what you doing I mean what you’ve been up to
I know its wrong feeling this strong let me take a second minute I will think this thing through

I was just thinking about you, wondering what you doing I mean what you’ve been up to
I know its wrong feeling this strong let me take a second minute I will think this thing through

Remember all the moments for two, how we used to
Oh yeah
But the reality honestly…you where never good for me and I was never good for you.
I just remember what we used to do….

Ma2Stash on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:13 pm

What is this?
Numbers in your pocket
I remember when you
Used to throw those things away
Why do you wanna keep in touch now?
Who gave you a reason?
To act so shady
Baby you know
You can call me anytime
Anything you needed I would give it to you
Ooh, that’s how much I care for you
You wanna act now
Never call me back now
Turning off your cell phone
Girl you know that ain’t cool
Yes I don’t understand baby yeah

Baby it’s a shame we gotta go through this
We can’t even talk
Girl we don’t even kiss
I never would’ve thought
We’d be breaking up like this
But it’s over now
It’s over now

#loved it

Ma2Stash on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:17 pm

Baby it’s a shame
A shame that we go through
The things that we go through
When you’re in love with me
And I’m in love with you
I think that we should talk
About our problems
Instead of running away
Oh baby it’s a shame
We couldn’t work it out
Forgot what love was all about
And the feelings we had from the start
My heart will always be with you, oh
Girl it’s over

##yoooh its even worse when its like the lyrics of this song ..u messed up ..they still love u but yet cant forgive u …actually feeling that pain all over again now ayi !!!

goodiebag on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:22 pm

my favorite
If you would only treat me right
I’d stay here by your side
But I am down to my last cry
So I’m leaving you, goodbye

You turned away from opportunities
To sit and talk things through
But now when I say I’m leaving you
You have so much to prove
So long to all my pain
Goodnight to my heartache
Goodbye sorrow, I won’t cry no more
I’m leaving tomorrow
*tear drop*

JustPS on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:35 pm

Lira’s song also qualifies……..

Nomu’nga hamba, ngeke’ndi lile
Nomu’nga hamba, ngeke’ndi lile
Woo ngi’thi hamba, ngeke’ndi lile

Ngi’zamile sokwanele manje (Ngi’zamile sokwanele manje)
Ngi’khathele sokwanele manje (Ngi’khathele sokwanele manje)
Ngi’zamile sokwanele manje (Ngi’zamile sokwanele manje)
Ngi’khathele ku ncono u hambe (Ngi’khathele ku ncono wena u hambe)

Wo i o, wo i o, woooo woooooooo (hamba, angeke’ndi lile)
Woooo wena kumele uhambe (hamba, angeke’ndi lile)
Haiii kwanele manje,
Haiii so kwanele manje…

*Sings to my imaginary man*

manny on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:40 pm

justPS.how did we forget that one ?
eish

facebook on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:43 pm

In just seeing the topic of this thread the only song that came to mind was Seperated – Usher. Damn that song was really composed for breaking up. No wonder its on top. Lemme continue browsing da list and yo comments

Dark8lord on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:45 pm

Oooooh, I thought that Survivor was about DC3 being better off without LaToya and LaTAvia cause I rember those girls were suig beyonce’s father, and then when Destiny’s CHild released Survivor the sued the band ngoba bathi kuculwa Ngabo beacuse kukho i-part ethi

“Tought I wouldn’t last without you, sold my million”

gagasi on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:51 pm

Uncle sam “I am doin jus fine getting along vry we’ll without u in my lyf

mbulela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 4:59 pm

@silentnoMore, thanks i am goingto check out that Macy’s new album.
One thing i can vouch for her, she is so broken that she makes break up kinda music effortlessly.

KevCare on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 5:01 pm

LOL…Batho ba hopola di Ex vandag!! Plus its winter & Phuza Thursday, people are gonna be Drunk-Dialing old numbers they jus cant forget tltltltl

Jellytot on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 5:05 pm

Me, after my virginity breaker broke up with me, i listened to john legends ‘once again’ album a million times. Where did my baby go is the song that stood out for me. Cant even listen to that album anymore. It makes me sick now

KevCare on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 5:07 pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Askies @Jellytot….bao shapile huisbraak! We guys can be mean sometimes!! lol

mbulela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 5:07 pm

@manny,i guess the direction of BS choice made most ofour thought go international.
quite a lovely choice there.
talk about local being lekker

selby on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 5:11 pm

Maxwell’s Pretty wings,
Adele’s Someone like you
Uncle Sam- forgot the name it was a favourite amongst Jam Alley contestants.
once were lovers Luther Vandross

Zeal on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 5:24 pm

‘Call Tyrone’ was on some other level nyana!! And now Beyonce has ‘Best thing I never had’ kinda cool!!
Plus Adele’s whole album ya 21!! LOL

mish on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 6:07 pm

No one’s ever played a break-up song for me, but dealing with the heartbreaks I relate to the following songs, some of them still sadden me even today when I listen to them.
Tommorrow – Brandy
Where do brokenhearts go – Whitney Houston
Why does it hurt so bad – Whitney Houston
Till I get over you – Brian McKnight
Hearts get broken all the time – Luther Vandross
Even though I try I can’t let go – Mariah Carey
I still believe – Mariah Carey
By the way am new here bloggers

Jellytot on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 6:08 pm

Eish @kevcare he was my first love, two years dating then he gets someone else preg. Mxcim

mad33m3 on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 6:10 pm

Lol Rihanna’s Fading
Things just aint the same and I’m ready for change, go on, be gone, bye bye so long. Be careful ya R.kelly le Sparkle isn’t it also a break up song?

mbulela on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 6:19 pm

@mish, you are welcome.
feel at home.

baby_doll on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 6:25 pm

Medina-U and I love that song and could absolutely relate to it after my full of drama, messy break up.

“The music is making me growing
The only thing that keeps me awake is me knowing
There’s no one here to break me or bring me down
And no one here to hurt me or fool around

I have no more time for you to hurt my feelings
Done enough to prove that I’m all I believe in
We are at the end no more stupid lies
I’m better off without you here by my side”
*singing out loud*

sugar babes on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 7:04 pm

Moving mountains- USHER

Vashtie on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 7:52 pm

Mine are:
whitney houston- its not right, but its ok

Robyn-dancing on my own

Chrissette michelle- be ok

Beyonce-me, myself & i

Solange- T.O.N.Y

Jahara on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 9:58 pm

Actually,i had a friend during my varsity days who got dumped by a song:
Brandy’s 2moro:
…it’s time for my last tear to fall
& me to smile again…

& then when im heartbroken after a break up my all time fav song is:
Justin Timberlake’s Cry me a river.

& i must say,that song taught me to always walk away with so much grace even in the midst of pain & confusion.

Znat on Thu, 2nd Jun 2011 11:47 pm

John Mayer: Slow dancing in a burning room

We’re going down
And you can see it too
We’re going down
And you know that we’re through, my dear we’re slow dancing in a burning room

*and that sexy guitar solo* hmmmm

Jellytot on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 12:25 am

@vashtie t.o.n.y and would have been the one from solange. Rehab-rihanna. Let go-neyo and why should i care-toni braxton. And any song by viviane green

noma_G on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 12:58 am

Jhuuuuuu that’s my jam *puts glass on the dance floor and starts saking*
“Baby its a shame we gotta go through this, we don’t even talk, no we don’t even kiss…”

Looove bust your windows with The Dream when he goes:
“Sure u bust the windows out
But u know u bust the one out your side
Now u looking silly in the car” hehehehe ukuphapha!

And my absolute favourite:
When u see my face hope it gives u hell hope it gives u hell, when u walk my way hope it gives u hell, hope it gives u hell, When u find a man that’s worth a damn and treats u well, he’s just a fool, you’re just as well hope it treats u well”
That, Beyonce’s Best I never had and Medina’s you and I are awesome makes-me-feel-good-we-through break up songs!
Ithankyou that was fun!

ThatGirl on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 1:18 am

“Me, Myself & I” – Beyonce!!!

Curvy on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 9:14 am

Mina nje I console myself nga Alicia Keys- Lesson Learned. Love that track!!! But Kiki is right, Eamon’s Fuck what what is the ultimate break up song

miss_a on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 10:01 am

BAD HABIT by Destiny’s Child

How many times, are u gonna apologize about the same thing?
And how many times can I take u back, when I’m not the one that’s doing wrong?
I thought maybe if I prayed about it that it would get better
But the more I prayed the answer would always come back to me being done
But we are so hard-headed when we’re in love.

So, I told myself that I would make some changes.
But the more I change there’s one thing that remains the same
I can’t seem to shake you
You seem to really have a hold on me.
And everytime that we break-up
We turn around and make up
This can’t go on now
I gotta move on now

It’s not the fact that I don’t love you no more
But I gotta shake this bad hait
Can’t take this bad habit no more.

The ULTIMATE I’m-letting-u-go-and-moving-on song!

lejazz on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 10:16 am

Lira’s Ixesha

Suku ndi moshela xesha, xesha, xesha
Ndi dikiwe,ndi dikiwe,ndi dikiwe

MiniAyeye on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 10:49 am

Nomu nga hamba, ngeke ndi lile … hamba maan!!!

Mabhebeza on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 10:49 am

Y’all are depressing me with these songs

Tellytubby on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 10:57 am

Tjo you guys are making my day so far, I’ve been singing along to the lyrics. Good thing i’ve always been the dumper

Next time i’m in dumping mode i’ll dedicate Breathe and Make me wanna scream by Blu Cantrell #hides#

Plastic on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 11:13 am

My Fave is Daughtry – Over you
and this is my fave chorus…lol

You took a hammer to these walls,
Dragged the memories down the hall,
Packed your bags and walked away.
There was nothing I could say.
And when you slammed the front door shut,
A lot of others opened up,
So did my eyes so I could see
That you never were the best for me

Mzezo on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 11:45 am

I guess it’s over – Westlife
Ths song remind of my frnd, She ws breaking up with her bfnd while we were @ Grade7(std5) She wrote it on paper & she taped this song I dnt knw hw many tyms mo casseteng(m sounding very old ga ke bua ka cassette neh!) bt she did, Gone r those days

Separate – Usher
Well well well – Phajja yah neh

Ms.Zie on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 12:39 pm

Sara Bareilles_ Gravity. I was in, what I consider to have been an emotionally abusive/manipulative r/ship & I was cheated on ;-( and stayed. This song really speaks 2 me. Not a break-up song per se, but it was one of the sad songs I listened too after I left the r/ship. Kinda emotional

Uncle Sam _ I don’t ever wanna see you again
Beyonce_ Resentment
Gold_ Beverly Knight

My sad, break-up playlist

NetworkLounge on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 12:52 pm

@ Nokxie I feel u gal, was going thru a hectic heartbreak when this house track was playing in every radio station, party and car, It was in 2005. Needless to say I am marrying the same man this year and we both never want to feel that pain ever again.

Adele’s I’ll find someone like you shooo xa ethi “dont forget me” ingathi uyalila, bese kuthi andilile nami.

Mso on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 1:42 pm

Nelly-Just a Dream is my favourate.

manny on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 1:44 pm

eish now im in a depressed mode….

manny on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 1:46 pm

me and my baby liked Jennifer hudson “givin myself over ”
now when i hear that song my eyes well ,be it im driving or in a taxi..
when im alone it gets wors
m not over you …..m.mbonani!!!!!

slender sa hlago on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 1:54 pm

Owk I’m listeng to Jodeci-If you think you are lonely now…I am sommer stressed

MiniAyeye on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 2:05 pm

IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE

Lay a whisper on my pillow
Leave the winter on the ground
I wake up lonely, is there a silence
In the bedroom and all around

Touch me now, I close my eyes
And dream away…

It must have been love, but it’s over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it’s over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out

Make believing we’re together
That I’m sheltered by your heart
But in and outside I turn to water
Like a teardrop in your palm

And it’s a hard winter’s day
I dream away…

It must have been love, but it’s over now
It was all that I wanted, now I’m living without
It must have been love, but it’s over now
It’s where the water flows, it’s where the wind blows

It must have been love, but it’s over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it’s over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out

Alexis on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 2:34 pm

It’s been seven hours and fifteen days
since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
since you took your love away
since you’ve been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
but nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues,

’cause nothing compares
nothing compares to you

It’s been so lonely without you here
like a bird without a song
nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
tell me baby where did I go wrong?
I could put my arms round every boy I see
but they’d only remind me of you
I went to the doctor guess what he told me
guess what he told me
he said girl you better try to have fun
no matter what you do
but he’s a fool

’cause nothing compares
nothing compares to you

All the flowers that you planted mother
in the backyard
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

nothing compares
nothing compares to you (3x)

mbulela on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 3:16 pm

Watched the Adele’s performance at the Brits of that someone like you song.
Eish it must be almost suicidal for any freshly broken up person

Nalizo on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 3:20 pm

My other favourites are:

So gone – Monica (she still hoping)

What she do, I do better (Ooh…oh…)
What she do to make you love her (What did she do)
Is it real or forever
Baby, please can’t we stay together (Is it real or
forever)

Love wouldn’t count me out – Brandy (she also still hoping)

Oh, I believed in us
Tell me what are you thinking?
Why can’t we make it?
Why would you say those things to me?
If you’re trying to break this
Just go ahead and say it
If you are in love then why let it go?
Tell me please, what’s happened, baby?

Long Goodbye – India Arie (she will settle for a sh*g)

You don’t have to stay forever
I’ll take passion over pride
Full moon, high tide
Let’s make it a long goodbye
Tomorrow we’ll pick up the pieces
Try to mend our broken lives
Soft kiss, sweet lies
Let’s make it a long goodbye

Learn the hard way – Brandy (she done)

It’s a shame you have to learn the hard way
Now I have to take my love away
U see I could’ve made it easy
For you to become a part of me

Destiny’s Child – Free

I gave you everything you wanted (wanted)
I gave you everything you needed (mmm)
But you just didn’t do right (no,no)
So baby I’m leaving
It feels good to be free

I could go on guys,but lemme stop here.

mbulela on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 3:31 pm

@Lela, just saw you dedicating survivor to me.
that is so unfair.you know it wasn’t my fault

Amo on Fri, 3rd Jun 2011 3:38 pm

Usher tops it ka di break up song neh?
Think Papers…raw song

Apeezii on Sat, 4th Jun 2011 1:59 am

@Amo Papers ahhhhhhh thats the best breakup/divorce jam!!
Ne-Yo – Go on girl.
O town – all or nothing.
Kelly Clarkson – already gone.
‘Mariah carey ft Ne-Yo ahhhhh this gotta be my best yohhhhhhh. Ok not really a break up song, but it kinda fits’
R.Kelly – real talk. Hahahahaha, rude but true!!

tlhogi on Sat, 4th Jun 2011 11:36 am

Hey,silent blogger here#wavin hand#

I’ve got 2 say my al tym fav is:
#Me myself&I-Beyonce
#Goodbye my dear-T.I ft Ciara
#Through with love-Destiny’s child•teardrops•
#Deuces-Breezy
Jst 2 add som:Fadind-Riri

tlhogi on Sat, 4th Jun 2011 11:41 am

I meant Fading-Riri……………
&Yesterday-Toni Braxton ft Trey Songz

kazisongo on Sun, 5th Jun 2011 4:14 am

There’s no easy way by James Ingram
She could have gotten angry
And make me feel like a guilty child
But I realised that never was her style
I wanted her to hurt me
And not treat me like a friend
I wanted her to say to me
Someday I’ll come crawling
To ask her back again

But she acted like a lady till the end
Oh what a lady

facebook on Sun, 5th Jun 2011 11:14 am

Local is lekker

“take yo love and keep it girl, I don’t need it anymore.
I will alway my my own forever more”

That’s a classic.
Steve Kekana

Silvio on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 10:45 am

yello eribody!

Leona Lewis “Better in time”

“you thought i couldnt live without you…”

Silvio on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 10:46 am

and Toni Braxtonz “let it Flow”

beebee on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 11:19 am

im on a EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER, loving you aint nothing healthy , loving you was never good for me…but i cant let go.

HOW I LOVED THIS SONG. sengikhohliwe ukuthi who its by but damn…

beebee on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 11:24 am

oh and that
I CANT MAKE YOU LOVE ME-WILL DOWNING…

Makunutu on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 5:16 pm

Neyo-Go on girl I’ll be fine
Destinys child- Stop this bad habbit
Take your love and keep it I dont need it

Breaking up aint nice…been there, done that twice and both theese guys didnt deserve me. And now they helped me find the perfect match.

Beautybaby on Wed, 8th Jun 2011 3:06 pm

This will always be ultimate fav song. Gave you the best
Best years of my life and I
Gave you a woman
Who stood by your side
Through all your ups and downs
Your rights and all your wrongs
And God knows there were wrongs
I should’ve been long gone, but when I
Made you that promise
For better or worse I said I’d
Stand by your side
I swallowed my pride
And now you’re asking me to understand
And I’m telling you I can’t
Why should Icare about your feelings
When you don’t give a damn about mine

And I don’t want to know
I couldn’t care less about your feelings
Don’t you know
You should’ve cared about mine
And I don’t want to know
It really doesn’t matter why you’re leavin’
You should know
You’re really throwin’ away your life
And I won’t sympathize
You’ve hurt me for the last time
Got no more tears to cry

Gave you three hearts
One boy and one girl and a
Woman who loves you
We’re sittin’ here falling apart
All through your ins and outs
Your fears and all your doubts
And God knows there’s been doubts
But we’ve given you a home, and you’re just
Throwing it away baby
All for some girl born yesterday
And what about your children
There is nothing to explain
But still you’re asking us to understand
Well I’m telling you we can’t
Why should we care about your reasons
When you’re walking right out of our lives

HOOK

Say goodbye
To all the love and memories
One last time, one good look at all the love
That won’t be in your life
Say goodbye
I hope that you’ll be happy
Don’t look back, ‘cuz it’ll be too late
I’ve gone with my life

showville on Wed, 8th Jun 2011 8:52 pm

One Good reason – Dru Hill
“give me one good reason (I should stay)
Your love is out of season (be on your way)”

Ndixozeka kanye xa esithi ‘be on your way”*singing*

mysista on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 2:33 pm

I love Jazmine Sullivan’s Silent Tears… Not really a break up song , but a song about having a crush on someone you can never have, those are the sweetest crushes…The pain almost feels good !

Okay better stop , I’m starting to sound masochistic!

Is it just me ? or is it possible to miss someone( once they are gone) more than you loved them when they were around! Sometimes emotional pain feels good to me ! Stange but true !

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