Top 10 songs that say: Take a hint
When you can’t find the words to end your affair, let a songwriter do it for you. Here are ten songs that say ‘it’s over’ in varying degrees of honesty and brutality, with the number 10 song being gentler and slightly more ambiguous than the number 1.
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO | The Clash Gives the impression that you’re not sure, but definitely thinking of ending things.
I’M NOT IN LOVE | 10cc | Although some people might interpret this ironically, you can sing along with so much energy that the real meaning cannot be mistaken.
YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE | Candi Staton Oh no, don’t be like Candi who married a lyin’, cheatin’ man. Take her advice and set yourself free. Great to dance to, as well.
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE | John Denver You could get the suitcases out and enact the lyrics—that would leave little room for misinterpretation.
THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING | Nancy Sinatra Really emphasise that chorus by stomping hard on the fl oor on your way out.
LEAVIN’ | Shelby Lynne Slow and sad but tell that Shelby means it. Learn the words heart and sing along with feeling.
D.I.V.O.R.C.E. | Dolly Parton | As long as your lover can spell, this should get the point across fairly quickly. You don’t need to have kids together for the point to be made, either.
RELEASE ME | Engelbert Humperdinck | ..And let me go. If your lover hasn’t realized what you’re asking Engelbert to tell them by the third chorus, grab them by the throat and roar along-a-humperdinck.
SONG FOR THE DUMPED | Ben Folds | This is great for reclaiming those clothes, CDs, books, or anything else that you’ve shared since being together. Ben sings about getting back a black T-shirt, but replace that with your own objects of ownership.
FUCK OFF | Wayne County & The Electric Chairs | If they don’t get the message after playing this at top volume to them, then you’re going to need a court order to lose the loser from your life.
