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I want to make a playlist for a loved one that is getting out of a bad relationship. I want to include songs that are upbeat, positive, female friendly/pro-female with messages of it will get better/you can do this/you are strong/he's not worth it/he doesn't deserve you etc.
Genre doesn't matter as long as it is upbeat. Songs that have clean lyrics or have a radio edit version available would be best. I found this question which has some great suggestions but am looking for more recent suggestions and songs that fit my snowflakey details.
Genre doesn't matter as long as it is upbeat. Songs that have clean lyrics or have a radio edit version available would be best. I found this question which has some great suggestions but am looking for more recent suggestions and songs that fit my snowflakey details.
Peter Gabriel, Shaking The Tree.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 4:16 PM on August 8, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 4:16 PM on August 8, 2015 [1 favorite]
There's also a good cover of "I Will Survive" by Cake.
"In a Big Country" by Big Country"
"Tubthumping" by Chumbawumba
"Roar" by Katie Perry
"Gotta Be" by Desiree (sp?)
posted by rmd1023 at 4:19 PM on August 8, 2015
"In a Big Country" by Big Country"
"Tubthumping" by Chumbawumba
"Roar" by Katie Perry
"Gotta Be" by Desiree (sp?)
posted by rmd1023 at 4:19 PM on August 8, 2015
Really Don't Care - Demi Lovato
Survivor - Destiny's Child
Stronger - Britney Spears
Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson (I'm guessing from your post title that this is already on your playlist)
6'1" - Liz Phair
I'm Still Standing - Elton John
posted by SisterHavana at 4:32 PM on August 8, 2015
Survivor - Destiny's Child
Stronger - Britney Spears
Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson (I'm guessing from your post title that this is already on your playlist)
6'1" - Liz Phair
I'm Still Standing - Elton John
posted by SisterHavana at 4:32 PM on August 8, 2015
Better Things To Do - Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
posted by fox problems at 4:47 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by fox problems at 4:47 PM on August 8, 2015
Rachel Platten - Fight Song
Alicia Keys - Girl on Fire
Sara Bareilles - Brave
Martina McBride - Independence Day
posted by Sassyfras at 4:47 PM on August 8, 2015
Alicia Keys - Girl on Fire
Sara Bareilles - Brave
Martina McBride - Independence Day
posted by Sassyfras at 4:47 PM on August 8, 2015
Cher -- Believe
Ace of Base -- I Saw the Sign
Kelly Clarkson -- Since U Been Gone
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 4:48 PM on August 8, 2015 [1 favorite]
Ace of Base -- I Saw the Sign
Kelly Clarkson -- Since U Been Gone
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 4:48 PM on August 8, 2015 [1 favorite]
Not specifically post-relationship, but exuberantly/doggedly fits your other criteria: 'Step Aside', by Sleater-Kinney (with bonus horn section).
posted by feral_goldfish at 4:52 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by feral_goldfish at 4:52 PM on August 8, 2015
Oh, and I can't believe Queen of Breakup Songs T.Swift hasn't appeared yet, especially We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Charli XCX Breaking Up
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 4:54 PM on August 8, 2015
Charli XCX Breaking Up
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 4:54 PM on August 8, 2015
You don't own me has great lyrics. I first heard the version in First Wives Club
posted by kitten magic at 5:00 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by kitten magic at 5:00 PM on August 8, 2015
Ingrid Michaelson's Girls Chase Boys was my anthem during my breakup last year.
posted by imbri at 5:07 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by imbri at 5:07 PM on August 8, 2015
It's a rom-com cliche, but it's also a great song about leaving for bigger and better things, both middle fingers raised: Solsbury Hill
Martin L. Gore - Compulsion, which features heavily in my internal soundtrack when I have something tough to do.
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
posted by Lyn Never at 5:11 PM on August 8, 2015
Martin L. Gore - Compulsion, which features heavily in my internal soundtrack when I have something tough to do.
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
posted by Lyn Never at 5:11 PM on August 8, 2015
Stretch Princess Breakfast For Champions
When you say change
Well I won’t change
When you say stay
Well here I go again
Out here on my own
I don’t need anything
I don’t need anyone
And here I go again
I’m on my way
And I know you won’t find me
I’ve been around the whole world in one day
posted by HillbillyInBC at 5:12 PM on August 8, 2015
When you say change
Well I won’t change
When you say stay
Well here I go again
Out here on my own
I don’t need anything
I don’t need anyone
And here I go again
I’m on my way
And I know you won’t find me
I’ve been around the whole world in one day
posted by HillbillyInBC at 5:12 PM on August 8, 2015
Madder Red by Yeasayer is basically a man confessing to being a scoundrel and admitting that his lover is better off without him. It's uplifting to me at least.
posted by Candleman at 5:16 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by Candleman at 5:16 PM on August 8, 2015
Christina Aguilera - Fighter
posted by EndsOfInvention at 5:24 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by EndsOfInvention at 5:24 PM on August 8, 2015
The mention of Destiny's Child is reminding me that "I can take care of myself just fine and don't need you, thank you" is a recurring theme for Beyonce:
"I can have another you in a minute,
Matter of fact, he'll be here in a minute..."
"Acting up, drink in my cup,
I could care less what you think..."
"Question: Tell me how you feel about this
Try to control me boy you get dismissed
Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
Always 50/50 in relationships..."
"My persuasion can build a nation
Endless power, with our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me..."
...And before her time, there was En Vogue:
"Now you promise me
The moon and the stars
Save your breath
You won't get very far
Gave you many chances
To make changes
The only thing you changed
Was love to hate..."
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 5:26 PM on August 8, 2015 [2 favorites]
"I can have another you in a minute,
Matter of fact, he'll be here in a minute..."
"Acting up, drink in my cup,
I could care less what you think..."
"Question: Tell me how you feel about this
Try to control me boy you get dismissed
Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
Always 50/50 in relationships..."
"My persuasion can build a nation
Endless power, with our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me..."
...And before her time, there was En Vogue:
"Now you promise me
The moon and the stars
Save your breath
You won't get very far
Gave you many chances
To make changes
The only thing you changed
Was love to hate..."
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 5:26 PM on August 8, 2015 [2 favorites]
(P.S. - I'm listening to that En Vogue song, "Never Gonna Get It", and DAMN it's still as good as I thought it was when I was 22.)
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 5:27 PM on August 8, 2015 [4 favorites]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 5:27 PM on August 8, 2015 [4 favorites]
Chiquitita - Abba
posted by HandfulOfDust at 6:30 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by HandfulOfDust at 6:30 PM on August 8, 2015
Kate Miller-Heidke - God's Gift to Women
Kate Voegel - 99 Times
Hit 'Em Up Style (Blu Cantrell Cover) - Carolina Chocolate Drops
posted by wheek wheek wheek at 6:31 PM on August 8, 2015
Kate Voegel - 99 Times
Hit 'Em Up Style (Blu Cantrell Cover) - Carolina Chocolate Drops
posted by wheek wheek wheek at 6:31 PM on August 8, 2015
goodbye to you - scandal
http://youtu.be/_50-gOeBilc
posted by Suffocating Kitty at 6:36 PM on August 8, 2015
http://youtu.be/_50-gOeBilc
posted by Suffocating Kitty at 6:36 PM on August 8, 2015
Nancy Sinatra "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'"
Florence + The Machine "Dog Days are Over"
Pink "So What"
posted by gryftir at 7:29 PM on August 8, 2015
Florence + The Machine "Dog Days are Over"
Pink "So What"
posted by gryftir at 7:29 PM on August 8, 2015
Not really about carrying on after a breakup, but maybe the most upbeat song ever: "Perfect Day" by Hoku.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 7:32 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 7:32 PM on August 8, 2015
I thought of a few more:
Womanizer - Britney Spears
I Love It - Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX (There is a radio edit of this song)
Smile - Lily Allen (There is a radio edit of this one too)
posted by SisterHavana at 7:32 PM on August 8, 2015
Womanizer - Britney Spears
I Love It - Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX (There is a radio edit of this song)
Smile - Lily Allen (There is a radio edit of this one too)
posted by SisterHavana at 7:32 PM on August 8, 2015
It's Not Fair by Lily Allen. Actually about a guy who is selfish in bed, but I think it might work.
Smile by Lily Allen
I'm beautiful dammit - Bette Middler
Bob - Macy Gray (this was a recent post on the Blue. Given your request for radio edits this might not be a fit ... but it's a lot of fun)
Ain't Got No - Nina Simone
I look so good without you - Jessie James
posted by bunderful at 7:45 PM on August 8, 2015
Smile by Lily Allen
I'm beautiful dammit - Bette Middler
Bob - Macy Gray (this was a recent post on the Blue. Given your request for radio edits this might not be a fit ... but it's a lot of fun)
Ain't Got No - Nina Simone
I look so good without you - Jessie James
posted by bunderful at 7:45 PM on August 8, 2015
Without You - My Fair Lady
There's be spring every year without you
England still will be without you
There'll be fruit on the tree
And a shore by the sea
There'll be crumpets and tea without you
posted by bunderful at 7:49 PM on August 8, 2015
There's be spring every year without you
England still will be without you
There'll be fruit on the tree
And a shore by the sea
There'll be crumpets and tea without you
posted by bunderful at 7:49 PM on August 8, 2015
Lauryn Hill -- Lost Ones and Doo Wop
posted by bookworm4125 at 7:55 PM on August 8, 2015
posted by bookworm4125 at 7:55 PM on August 8, 2015
Brave - Sara Bareilles - not explicitly about breaking up, but powerful.
Her King of Anything might also work.
posted by bunderful at 7:58 PM on August 8, 2015
Her King of Anything might also work.
posted by bunderful at 7:58 PM on August 8, 2015
It's Not Right But It's Okay - Whitney Houston
Just Fine - Mary J Blige
posted by sevenofspades at 9:09 PM on August 8, 2015 [1 favorite]
Just Fine - Mary J Blige
posted by sevenofspades at 9:09 PM on August 8, 2015 [1 favorite]
Pink - So What
Rachel Platten - Fight Song
Chumbawumba - I get Knocked Down.
I find Taylor Swifts - Bad Blood surprisingly motivational.
Janis Joplin - Take another Piece of my heart
Ceelo - Forget you (I prefer the less radio safe version, but both work)
Meghan Trainer - Your Lips are Moving.
Elton John - I'm still Standing.
posted by wwax at 9:34 PM on August 8, 2015
Rachel Platten - Fight Song
Chumbawumba - I get Knocked Down.
I find Taylor Swifts - Bad Blood surprisingly motivational.
Janis Joplin - Take another Piece of my heart
Ceelo - Forget you (I prefer the less radio safe version, but both work)
Meghan Trainer - Your Lips are Moving.
Elton John - I'm still Standing.
posted by wwax at 9:34 PM on August 8, 2015
Melissa Ferrick - Everything I Need
Ani DiFranco - 32 Flavors
posted by Mchelly at 9:51 PM on August 8, 2015
Ani DiFranco - 32 Flavors
posted by Mchelly at 9:51 PM on August 8, 2015
Miss Movin' On- Fifth Harmony
Kiss You Off- Scissor Sisters
Fighter- Christina Aguilera
posted by Tamanna at 11:34 PM on August 8, 2015
Kiss You Off- Scissor Sisters
Fighter- Christina Aguilera
posted by Tamanna at 11:34 PM on August 8, 2015
This thread sent me on an odyssey searching for songs to make a playlist for my own friend, who is going through the Worst Divorce.
The best find is:
Done by Frazey Ford which is being called a break-up anthem.
The lyrics are amazing (but there are a couple of words not suitable for radio):
“I’m sorry that you don’t like your life
But I fought for my own victories
And for the beauty in my life
My joy, my joy, my joy takes nothin’ from you.”
posted by girlpublisher at 5:55 AM on August 9, 2015
The best find is:
Done by Frazey Ford which is being called a break-up anthem.
The lyrics are amazing (but there are a couple of words not suitable for radio):
“I’m sorry that you don’t like your life
But I fought for my own victories
And for the beauty in my life
My joy, my joy, my joy takes nothin’ from you.”
posted by girlpublisher at 5:55 AM on August 9, 2015
Miranda Lambert - Brand New Strings
Skating Polly - A Little Late
Pistol Annies - Trailer For Rent
posted by signal at 8:31 AM on August 9, 2015
Skating Polly - A Little Late
Pistol Annies - Trailer For Rent
posted by signal at 8:31 AM on August 9, 2015
Some classic indie-pop from New Zealand:
Look Blue Go Purple - I Don't Want You Anyway
posted by Pink Frost at 1:23 PM on August 9, 2015
Look Blue Go Purple - I Don't Want You Anyway
posted by Pink Frost at 1:23 PM on August 9, 2015
Veruca Salt - Brian's Song
don't wanna miss you anymore
'Cause I'm happy to be without you
I'm sure, I'm sure, I'm sure, I'm sure
Happy to be without you
posted by inertia at 5:57 PM on August 9, 2015
don't wanna miss you anymore
'Cause I'm happy to be without you
I'm sure, I'm sure, I'm sure, I'm sure
Happy to be without you
posted by inertia at 5:57 PM on August 9, 2015
A Little Bit Stronger - Sara Evans
posted by JaneEyrehead at 10:21 PM on August 9, 2015
posted by JaneEyrehead at 10:21 PM on August 9, 2015
A song by two badass ladies about being a badass lady, QUEEN by Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu
posted by FakePalindrome at 12:07 AM on August 10, 2015
posted by FakePalindrome at 12:07 AM on August 10, 2015
6' 1" - Liz Phair (I bet you fall in bed too easily with the beautiful girls who are shyly brave
and you sell yourself as a man to save, but all the money in the world is not enough)
posted by natasha_k at 9:56 PM on August 10, 2015 [1 favorite]
and you sell yourself as a man to save, but all the money in the world is not enough)
posted by natasha_k at 9:56 PM on August 10, 2015 [1 favorite]
Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
Little Jackie - The World Should Revolve Around Me
posted by somedaycatlady at 5:34 PM on August 11, 2015
Little Jackie - The World Should Revolve Around Me
posted by somedaycatlady at 5:34 PM on August 11, 2015
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