Some boast of indifference, while others plainly insult their former one-and-only. Obviously these guys were hurting. What else could explain the harshness and severity behind the lyrics of these tracks? So for all those who’ve been done wrong, we help you out with our list of songs to dedicate to that not-so-special-anymore someone.
10. I never really loved you anyway: The Corrs
“I’m happy it’s over, I’m only sorry that I didn’t make the move before you”
Who’d have thought these bitter words could come out of the sweet mouth of Andrea Corr. Guess she didn’t find the answer to ‘What can I do to make you love me?’
Mean-o-meter: 5/10 (Harsh? Yes, but Andrea’s voice still has too many cute overtones)
9. Don’t bother: Shakira
“So don't bother, I won't die of deception, I promise you won't ever see me cry”
Like when you say “I don’t care” but actually mean you really really do, it seems like Shakira wants to back off quietly with whatever dignity she has but it’s obvious this Latina has issues moving on.
Mean-o-meter: 6/10 (the essence is there, though we’d like it if she was a bit angrier)
8. Say hello, wave goodbye :David Grey
“I'll find someone who's not goin’ cheap in the sales, a nice little housewife who'll give me a steady life and not keep going off the rails.”
Ouch. Being called loose, not-wife-material and looney all in one verse has got to hurt. But then again, since she’s goin’ cheap in the sales, she’ll probably find someone to fix her ‘heart’ easily.
Mean-o-meter: 7/10 (Subtle and descriptive, David Gray’s matter-of-fact style is commendable and mean!)
7. Makes me wonder : Maroon 5
“I still don't have the reason, and you don't have the time, and it really makes me wonder, If I ever gave a f**k about you.”
So this relationship was rock steady… not. He doesn’t have a reason and she doesn’t have the time. It’s safe to say that “committed” was never an option on their social networking accounts.
Mean-o-meter: 7/10 (the use of a certain word takes this one a point higher)
6. It Ain’t me, Babe: Bob Dylan
“Someone to close his eyes for you, someone to close his heart, someone who will die for you an' more, But it ain’t me, babe”
The song version of “it’s not you it’s me”, Dylan doesn’t mind being inadequate. In fact, makes it seem like a badge worth wearing. No wonder guys love Bob Dylan.
Mean-o-meter: 8/10 (who can argue with Bob?)
5. You oughta know: Alanis Morissette
“And every time you speak her name, does she know how you told me you'd hold me, Until you died, ’til you died, But you’re still alive”
Hate and anger is one thing after a bad break up but questioning why your ex is not dead is a bit extreme. Alanis, boys don’t always mean what they say.
Mean-o-meter: 8/10 (just for the death wish)
4. What goes around comes back around: Justin Timberlake
“You wish you had somebody that could come and make it right, But girl I ain't somebody with a lot of sympathy”
Clearly JT believes that karma gets those who cheat. And when he sings, “What goes around, goes around, goes around comes all the way back around” he means a whole load of bad fortune is coming your way. And what better pay back for all that emotional hurt that a gruesome accident involving the adulterer! As he says, “You should've listened to me, baby.”
Mean-o-meter: 8.5/10 (Scarlett Johansson cheating on Justin and then dying for it! Good stuff)
3. I hate everything about you : Ugly Kid Joe
“And I, get sick when I’m around, I can’t stand to be around, I, hate everything about you!”
Charming, isn’t he? No innuendo, no subtle jabs and insults, Ugly Kid Joe just says it like it is.
Mean-o-meter: 8.5/10 (That’s it. Don’t be afraid to hate!)
2. The one I love: REM
“Another prop has occupied my time/This one goes out to the one I love.”
While this song is actually about a guy who uses women as ‘props’, it is often thought of as a love song by those who like humming along to chorus’ and find the actual lyrics boring. And to those same people, it’s also a great wedding song.
Mean-o-meter: 9/10 (mainly for conning newly-weds)
1. Two out of three ain’t bad: Meatloaf
“I want you. I need you. But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you. Now don’t be sad. Cause two out of three ain’t bad”
This is a must-use dialogue if you want to break up with your high-maintenance significant other. Meatloaf really makes mince meat of ‘you’ or ‘baby’. If you’re a guy that kind of loose talk will definitely get you somewhere - out the door in all likelihood.
Mean-o-meter: 9.5/10 (calming, sweet tone + lack of concern = top of our list) |
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