Don't date him, girl!

I love all kinds of music on all types of subject, but my sweet stars I really love break-up songs. I don't think that there is anything easier to write or sing about than relationship-induced misery.

Amy Winehouse, "Wake Up Alone"

On: Black to Black (2007)

What the the song is about: The story has become infamous....Amy was dating Blaaaaaake. Blaaaaaake left her. She was trying to deal.

Why I've been listening to it lately: I was dating someone...I think...He left me...I'm trying to deal.

Best lyric: "I stay up, clean the house, at least I'm not drinking/ Run around enough so I don't have to think about thinking." Recently, I spent four hours of my afternoon shopping for cookie cutters, and then I came home and took my keyboard apart so I could clean it. Amy, I understand your pain.

Todd Rundgren, "Hello It's Me"

On: Something/Anything (1972)

What the song is about: Being dumped coldly and abruptly...I think TR has actually said the song was written about being dumped over the phone. To me the song is a textbook example of the bullshit people tell you when the break your heart in an attempt to save face...basically, this is the theme song to any asshole who has ever used the line, "It's not you, it's me" or "Let's just be friends."

Why I've been listening to it lately: Because the same guy who left me handed me some similar lines of poetry right before telling me he was getting back together with his ex.

Best lyric: "Think of me/ You know that I'd be with you if I could/I'll come around to see you once and awhile/Or if I ever need a reason to smile/ And spend the night if you think I should."

Actually, maybe that's the worst lyric...

Prince, "Anotherloverholenyohead"
On: Parade (1986)
What the song is about: Some b!tch who wasn't grateful for the Purple One's sweet, sweet lovin' and left him.

Why I've been listening to it lately: Honestly, I was listening to this a lot before I got dumped...I just think Prince is a sexy motherfucker. Also, I admire his disdain of modern-day spelling and grammar rules.
Best lyric: Go straight to the chorus--"You need another lover like you need a hole in your head/You know there aint no other who can do the duty in your bed."

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, "Carry On"

On: Deja Vu (1970)....but I like Alana Davis' cover that she recorded for that random ass Sony commercial (2003)

What the song is about: Put simply, love has been lost, but love will be found again.

Why I've been listening to it lately: It's so damn hopeful. Like, these dudes honestly and truly believe that "love is coming to us all"....It's so hippie-dippy that you can't help but sing along.

Best lyric: "One morning I woke up, and I knew you were really gone/A new day, a new way, and I knew I should see it along." Holy shit, closure and hope in ten seconds. I love it.