Parting Words
Was listening to the Retrospective CD of one of my favorite bands, a local one, all weekend and realized that they have written some of the best breakup songs of all time.
So should you ever feel in need of one or two such songs, I proudly refer you to Pittsburgh's own Clarks. Check them out here: http://www.clarksonline.com/
My personal favorites:
Maybe
Maybe I should turn and walk away
Maybe I should run, but I'll probably bow my head and pray
Maybe I'll search the lost and found
Maybe like two boxers bloodied, dizzied by the seventh round
Maybe circumstances make it easier to quit
Maybe in our circle, square pieces never fit
But I want you to know
*Chorus
I've never walked away from the things I've wanted
I've never walked away, but I think I'm going to
This time
I've never walked away from the things I've wanted
I've never walked away, but I think I'm going to
This time
Maybe I'll move back across town
Maybe in a week or two, we can talk, but not right now
Maybe your mind plays tricks on me
Maybe it's the drawer of letters everyday I read
Maybe these tears don¹t look so gallant
Maybe it's a chemical imbalance
Maybe it's the lack of sunlight
But I want you to know
Still I want you to know
*Chorus
Maybe it hurts below the skin
Maybe lessons finally sinking in
Maybe getting in the last word doesn't really mean you win
On Saturday
I'm gonna quit cause it's getting old
And it'll save my life or so I've been told
You see I got this thing that I like to do
But it seems to get between me and you
You won't understand if you gotta ask why
But if it's what you want I guess I'll try
We're breaking up, you're moving out, on Saturday
I'm losing friends, I'm losing face, I'm losing weight
So get your things out of my place on Saturday
On Saturday, on Saturday, on Saturday
I can't find my key I know where it went
Straight out the door with half the rent
But I got this song that I like to sing
You can keep the key I'll keep the ring
We're breaking up, you're moving out, on Saturday
I'm losing friends, I'm losing face, I'm losing weight
So get your things out of my place on Saturday
On Saturday, on Saturday, on Saturday
And she said it's not you I just need my space
I said it is me just say it to my face
All in time it will be fine
Just me, myself and I
Sublime
We're breaking up, you're moving out, on Saturday
I'm losing friends, I'm losing face, I'm losing weight
So get your things out of my place on Saturday
On Saturday, on Saturday, on Saturday
And she it is you and I found somebody new
She said that¹s not the color I wanted I said blue
Better Off Without You
You are sultry, dirty, soft and hard
You are close to me and you’re so far
And I’m thinking of the time we spent together
Now I’ll bury this in my backyard
Sometimes I sit and wonder
But I’ll never dial your number ‘cause
I’m having fun looking out for number one
And I’m doing all the things I like to do
I’m having fun ‘cause I knew it all along
I’d be better off without you
You are guilty, pretty, high and low
You’re a place to stay and a time to go
And I’m searching through the things you left behind here
Now it’s time for me to let it go
Sometimes I sit and wonder
But I’ll never dial that number ‘cause
I’m having fun looking out for number one
And I’m doing all the things I like to do
I’m having fun ‘cause I knew it all along
I’d be better off without you
Late at night you pick up the telephone
Call me up and cry ‘cause you’re all alone
I don’t care
Apologize for taking my cigarettes
Now it’s time to feel all the side effects
Missing the life you had
posted by Geggy @ 9:18 AM
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4 Comments:
Song for the Dumped
Ben Folds Five
So you wanted
To take a break
Slow it down some and
Have some space
Well fuck you too
Give me my money back
Give me my money back
You bitch
I want my money back
(and dont forget to give
Me back my black t-shirt)
Wish I hadnt bought you dinner
Right before you dumped me
On your front porch
Give me my money back
Give me my money back
You bitch
I want my money back
And dont forget
And dont forget.
Sometimes deep thoughts are overrated. :)
I've always liked this one:
"Penny On The Floor"
There's a penny on the floor and you're gone
The television's on
Have you found another man to take my place
There's a penny on the floor and i'm wise
I try to see in your eyes
But all i see is a reflection of my face
There's a penny on the floor and you're gone
I'm trying to right what's wrong
A stronger man might do it with more grace
There's a penny on the floor and i'm wise
I look up to the skies
I cry and pray and i stare out into space
There's a penny on the floor and you're standing at the door
Turn around and say goodbye
A woman like you comes around just once a life
There's a penny on the floor and and i'm strong
I'll try to carry on
Realizing no one can take your place
There's a penny on the floor and and i'm fine
I know it's gonna take some time
Before i look at you without looking at my own face
Penny on the floor i'm tired of the war
Penny on the track are you coming back
There's a penny on the floor and it stays
As a tribute to the days
That were spent with you no one can take them away
There's a penny on the floor and it stays
As a tribute to the ways
You filled my soul with courage hope and grace
There's a penny on the floor and you're standing at the door
Turn around and say goodbye
A woman like you comes around just once a life
There's a penny on the floor and you're standing at the door
Turn around and say goodbye
A woman like you comes around it won't bring me down
Good songs, both of you.
Hey, Glow. Scott Blaisey writes really good fuck you songs, doesn't he?
oh yes. He really does. :-)
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