74 Songs About Breaking up with someone (Pop, Rap & More)

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74 Songs About Breaking up with someone (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Christian Songs About Breaking up with someone

1. Goodbye by TobyMac

Artist: TobyMac
Album: The Elements
Year: 2018

The song is about a person who is saying goodbye to someone they love. They talk about all the good times they had together and how they will never forget them.

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2. I’m Outta Love by Anastacia, Big Fish

Artist: Anastacia, Big Fish
Album: Top 40: Anastacia
Year: 2017

The song is about a woman who is over a man who has done her wrong. She is done with his games and is ready to move on.

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3. So Long, Farewell by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II

Artist: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
Album:
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The song is a farewell to the Von Trapp family as they leave Austria. The children say goodbye to their home, their friends, and their governess, Maria.

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II. Rock Songs About Breaking up with someone

1. Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac

Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Album: Rumours
Year: 1977

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the person is telling their former partner that they need to go their own way.

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2. Yesterday by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
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The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the loss of his love. He is trying to remember the good times they had together, but he can’t seem to get over her death.

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3. Snuff by Slipknot

Artist: Slipknot
Album: All Hope Is Gone
Year: 2008

The song is about a person who is addicted to drugs and how it is destroying their life. The person is begging for someone to help them, but no one does. They eventually die from their addiction.

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4. Shatter by O.A.R.

Artist: O.A.R.
Album: All Sides
Year: 2008

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The narrator is trying to hold on, but he can see that it is inevitable. He is trying to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it, but he knows that it is probably too late.

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5. I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace

Artist: Three Days Grace
Album: Three Days Grace
Year: 2003

The song is about a toxic relationship where the singer is desperately trying to hold on, despite the fact that it’s clearly not working. They hate everything about their partner, but they can’t seem to let go. The song is full of anger and frustration, and ultimately ends with the singer admitting that they’re the one who’s really to blame.

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6. Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis

Artist: Oasis
Album: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
Year: 1995

The song is about not dwelling on the past and not being angry about things that have happened. It is about moving on and looking to the future.

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7. Break Up Song by The Greg Kihn Band

Artist: The Greg Kihn Band
Album: RocKihnRoll
Year: 1981

The song is about a couple breaking up. The woman is trying to convince the man to stay with her, but he is adamant about leaving. She eventually gives up and allows him to go.

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8. I’m Gonna Leave You – Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album: Led Zeppelin
Year: 1969

The song is about a man who is leaving his lover. He is telling her that he is going to leave her, and he is not coming back. He is telling her to not cry, and to not try to find him.

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9. Greg Kihn Band by The Greg Kihn Band

Artist: The Greg Kihn Band
Album: RocKihnRoll
Year: 1981

The Greg Kihn Band was a popular American rock band in the 1980s. The band’s biggest hit was “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” which was a No. 1 hit in the US in 1982. The band was led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Kihn, who is the only original member still in the band today. The band has released 11 studio albums, and continues to tour throughout the US.

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10. The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Goats Head Soup
Year: 1973

The song is about the band’s namesake, the Rolling Stones. It talks about how the band is always on the move and never stays in one place for too long.

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11. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Artist: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Album: Up Your Alley
Year: 1988

The song is about a girl who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else.

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12. Nazareth by Nazareth, Munich Philharmonic

Artist: Nazareth, Munich Philharmonic
Album: Super Group Festival
Year: 1974

The song is a ballad about a city that is in ruins. The singer reflects on how the city was once a beautiful place, but is now a shadow of its former self. The singer laments the loss of the city’s beauty, but still has hope that it can be restored to its former glory.

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13. Poison by Poison

Artist: Poison
Album: Open Up and Say… Ahh!
Year: 1988

The song is about a relationship that is toxic and poisonous. The singer is warning the other person that they need to get out before it’s too late. The song is full of metaphors and similes about how the relationship is like poison.

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14. Guns ‘n Roses by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: G N’ R Lies
Year: 1988

The song is about the dangers of guns and violence. It is a warning to society to be careful with guns and to not let them get into the wrong hands.

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III. Rap Songs About Breaking up with someone

1. I’m Done by T.I.

Artist: T.I.
Album: Trap Muzik
Year: 2003

The song is about a man who is done with a woman who has been cheating on him. He is tired of her lies and her games, and he is done with her.

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IV. Pop Songs About Breaking up with someone

1. Bye Bye by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: E=MC²
Year: 2008

The song is about a woman who is leaving her lover and saying goodbye. She is sad and regrets the decision, but she knows it is for the best.

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2. Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC

Artist: NSYNC
Album: No Strings Attached
Year: 2000

The song is about a break-up and how the person is feeling. They are sad and regretful about what happened between them and their partner.

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3. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Breakaway
Year: 2004

The song is about a woman who is relieved and happy after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She is now free to do what she wants and does not have to put up with his bad behavior anymore.

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4. So What by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Funhouse
Year: 2008

The song is about a woman who is done with her boyfriend and is ready to move on. She is not sorry for what she is doing and is ready to move on to someone new.

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5. Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album:
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The song is about the singer’s love for Houston and how she will always love her.

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6. Adele by Adele

Artist: Adele
Album: 21
Year: 2011

The song is about a young woman who is in love with a man who is not interested in her. She is trying to convince him to love her back, but he is not interested.

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7. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Red
Year: 2012

The song is about a failed relationship and how the protagonist is never going to get back together with their ex.

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8. I’m Outta Love by Anastacia, Big Fish

Artist: Anastacia, Big Fish
Album: Top 40: Anastacia
Year: 2017

The song is about a woman who is over a man who has done her wrong. She is done with his games and is ready to move on.

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9. Gladys Knight & the Pips by Gladys Knight & the Pips

Artist: Gladys Knight & the Pips
Album: Neither One of Us
Year: 1973

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is not reciprocating her feelings. She is trying to figure out why he doesn’t love her back and she is trying to figure out what she did wrong.

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10. Elliott Smith by Elliott Smith

Artist: Elliott Smith
Album: Figure 8
Year: 2000

The song is about the singer’s struggles with addiction and depression, and how he turned to music as a way to cope. He talks about how music saved his life, and how it is the only thing that keeps him going.

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11. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette

Artist: Alanis Morissette
Album: Jagged Little Pill
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is angry with her ex-boyfriend because he left her for another woman. She sings about how he should know how she feels and how he has hurt her.

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12. the Righteous Brothers by The Righteous Brothers

Artist: The Righteous Brothers
Album: You’ve Lost That Lovin Feelin
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to convince the woman to leave her current lover and be with him instead.

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13. Goodbye by Air Supply

Artist: Air Supply
Album: The Vanishing Race
Year: 1993

The song is about a couple breaking up and saying goodbye to each other. The man is telling the woman that he will always love her and that he is sorry for the way things turned out.

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14. Etta James by Etta James

Artist: Etta James
Album: Tell Mama
Year: 1968

The song is a bluesy ballad about a woman who is pining for her lost love. She sings about how she misses him and how she can’t forget him.

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V. R&B Songs About Breaking up with someone

1. Confessions Part II by Usher

Artist: Usher
Album: Confessions
Year: 2004

The song is about a man who is confessing his infidelity to his partner. He is asking for forgiveness and trying to explain his actions.

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2. Take A Bow by Rihanna

Artist: Rihanna
Album: Good Girl Gone Bad
Year: 2007

The song is about a relationship that has ended. Rihanna is telling her ex-lover that it is time for him to move on and she is already over him. She says that he should take a bow because he has put on a good show, but it is time for him to end it.

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3. It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album: My Love Is Your Love
Year: 1998

The song is about a woman who has been cheated on by her man, but she is okay with it. She knows that he is not happy in the relationship and she is not going to force him to stay. She is going to let him go and move on with her life.

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4. Don’t Look Back by Boston

Artist: Boston
Album: Don’t Look Back
Year: 1978

The song is about a relationship that ended and the person is trying to move on but they keep looking back.

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5. Tyrone by — Erykah Badu

Artist: — Erykah Badu
Album:
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The song is about a man named Tyrone who is abusive to his partner. Badu sings from the perspective of the partner, who is tired of being mistreated. She expresses her frustration with Tyrone, who is always taking her for granted. Despite her frustration, she still loves him and wants him to change his ways.

6. I Don’t Ever Want To See You Again by Uncle Sam

Artist: Uncle Sam
Album: Uncle Sam
Year: 1997

The song is about a man who is telling his ex-lover that he never wants to see her again. He is tired of the pain and heartache that she has caused him. He is done with her lies and cheating. He wants nothing to do with her and he hopes that she never tries to contact him again.

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7. So Gone by Monica

Artist: Monica
Album: After the Storm
Year: 2003

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on a past relationship. She is wondering what she could have done differently to make things work out.

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8. Creep by — TLC

Artist: — TLC
Album:
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The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. She knows he is not good for her, but she cannot help but be attracted to him. She is trying to figure out why she is drawn to him, even though she knows he is not good for her.

9. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley

Artist: Gnarls Barkley
Album: St. Elsewhere
Year: 2006

“Crazy” is a song by Gnarls Barkley, a musical collaboration between Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green. The song is the lead single from their 2006 debut album St. Elsewhere. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries.

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10. Movin’ On by Mýa

Artist: Mýa
Album: Mýa
Year: 1998

The song is about a woman who is moving on from a past relationship. She is ready to start anew and is not looking back. She is confident and knows what she wants.

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11. Don’t Want To Be A Fool by Luther Vandross

Artist: Luther Vandross
Album: Power of Love
Year: 1991

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to convince the woman that she should be with him instead of the other man.

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12. Ex-Factor by Lauryn Hill

Artist: Lauryn Hill
Album: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Year: 1998

The song is about a failed relationship and the singer’s regrets.

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13. Not Gon’ Cry by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: Waiting to Exhale
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is trying to move on from a failed relationship. She is trying to be strong, but she can’t help but cry when she thinks about her ex.

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14. We’re Not Making Love No More by — Dru Hill. DruHillVEVO on YouTube

Artist: — Dru Hill. DruHillVEVO on YouTube
Album:
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The song is about a couple who is no longer intimate with each other and the struggles that come with that.

15. Saying Goodbye by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: My Life
Year: 1994

The song is about a woman who is saying goodbye to a man she loves. She is sad and heartbroken, but she knows that she has to let him go.

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VI. Country Songs About Breaking up with someone

1. All My Friends Say by Luke Bryan

Artist: Luke Bryan
Album: I’ll Stay Me
Year: 2007

The song is about a guy who is partying too hard and his friends are telling him to slow down.

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2. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a person who is so lonely that they could cry. They are thinking about all the happy times they had with their loved one and how they are now gone. The person is trying to hold on to any hope they can find.

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3. The Dance by Garth Brooks

Artist: Garth Brooks
Album: Garth Brooks
Year: 1989

The Dance is a song about life and how it is a never-ending cycle. The song talks about how we go through ups and downs, but in the end, life is a dance that we all must participate in. No matter what happens in life, we must keep dancing.

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4. Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles

Artist: Ray Charles
Album: Ray Charles Greatest Hits
Year: 1962

The song is about a man who is leaving his woman. He tells her that she can’t come with him, and she should just “hit the road.”

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5. She’s Not the Cheatin’ Kind by Brooks & Dunn

Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Album: Waitin’ on Sundown
Year: 1994

The song is about a man who is trying to convince his woman to stay with him despite the fact that she has been unfaithful. He argues that she is not a cheater by nature and that she has only strayed because she has been unhappy in their relationship. Ultimately, he begs her to give him another chance and promises to make things right.

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6. Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood

Artist: Carrie Underwood
Album: Some Hearts
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who catches her man cheating on her and takes revenge by vandalizing his car.

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7. If You Had Called Yesterday by Julie Roberts

Artist: Julie Roberts
Album: Julie Roberts
Year: 2004

The song is about a woman who is regretful over a past relationship. She reflects on what could have been if she had only called her former partner yesterday.

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8. Alone by Sara Evans

Artist: Sara Evans
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on a past relationship. She is remembering all of the good times she had with her partner, and how she is now feeling alone without him.

9. Here Comes Goodbye by Rascal Flatts

Artist: Rascal Flatts
Album: Unstoppable
Year: 2009

The song is about a couple breaking up and saying goodbye to each other. The man is asking the woman to not cry and be sad when he’s gone, and to remember the good times they had together.

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10. Angels by Randy Travis

Artist: Randy Travis
Album: Passing Through
Year: 2004

“Angels” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in September 1987 as the third single from his album Forever and Ever, Amen. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1988, his fifth single to do so.

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11. Go Rest High On That Mountain by Vince Gill

Artist: Vince Gill
Album: When Love Finds You
Year: 1994

The song is about a person who has died and gone to heaven. The singer is telling the person that they did not die in vain, and that they are now in a better place.

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12. Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It by Darius Rucker

Artist: Darius Rucker
Album: Learn to Live
Year: 2008

The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The guy is trying to tell the girl that he thinks about her all the time and that he is always thinking about her.

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13. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Breakaway
Year: 2004

The song is about a woman who is relieved and happy after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She is now free to do what she wants and does not have to put up with his bad behavior anymore.

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14. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum

Artist: Lady Antebellum
Album:
Year:

“Need You Now” is a song performed by American country music trio Lady Antebellum. The song was written by group members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood, and produced by Paul Worley. It serves as the lead-off single and title track to their second studio album of the same name, and was first released in the US on August 11, 2009. The song became the group’s first Number One hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in early 2010. The song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Single of the Year at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

15. You Get Used to Somebody by Tim McGraw

Artist: Tim McGraw
Album: Set This Circus Down
Year: 2001

The song is about how someone can become so used to having someone in their life that they can’t imagine life without them.

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16. How Am I Doin’ by Dierks Bentley

Artist: Dierks Bentley
Album: Dierks Bentley
Year: 2003

The song is about a man who is asking his former lover how she is doing since they broke up. He is curious if she is missing him and if she has found someone new. The song is a sad ballad about a man who is struggling to move on from a past relationship.

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17. I’m Moving On by Rascal Flatts

Artist: Rascal Flatts
Album: Totally Country Vol. 2
Year: 2002

The song is about a person who is moving on from a past relationship. They are ready to start a new chapter in their life and are not looking back.

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18. Best Days of Your Life by Kellie Pickler

Artist: Kellie Pickler
Album: Kellie Pickler
Year: 2008

The song is about a woman who is looking back on her life and reflecting on all of the good times she has had. She is thankful for all of the people who have been a part of her life, and she is looking forward to the future.

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19. I’m Sorry by Brenda Lee

Artist: Brenda Lee
Album: Brenda Lee
Year: 1960

The song is about a woman who is sorry for the pain she has caused her lover. She is begging for forgiveness and asking him to come back to her.

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20. Somewhere In My Car by Keith Urban

Artist: Keith Urban
Album: Fuse
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is driving around in his car, thinking about a woman he used to be with. He remembers all the good times they had together, and how he loved her. However, he knows that she is now with someone else and he is trying to move on.

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21. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert

Artist: Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert
Album: I Hope You Dance
Year: 2000

I Hope You Dance is a song about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. The song is sung from the perspective of a parent who is telling their child to never give up and to always keep fighting for what they want in life. No matter what happens, the parent wants their child to know that they will always be there for them.

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22. Colder Weather by Zac Brown Band

Artist: Zac Brown Band
Album: Pass the Jar: Zac Brown Band and Friends Live from the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta
Year: 2010

Colder Weather is a song about a couple who is struggling to keep their relationship together as they deal with the challenges of life. The song is told from the perspective of the man in the relationship, who is trying to hold on to the woman he loves despite the difficulties they are facing.

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23. Fly Again by Kip Moore

Artist: Kip Moore
Album: Up All Night
Year: 2012

The song is about Moore’s grandfather, who was a pilot in World War II. Moore reflects on his grandfather’s life and how he fought for his country. Moore also pays tribute to all the other veterans who have fought for America.

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24. Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle

Artist: Crystal Gayle
Album: We Must Believe in Magic
Year: 1977

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on a past relationship. She is wondering why things didn’t work out and how she can move on. The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the hope for healing.

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25. Mama’s Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert

Artist: Miranda Lambert
Album: Four the Record
Year: 2011

The song ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ is about a young woman whose mother has died and she is left to deal with the aftermath. The song is sad and reflective, and the young woman is struggling to cope with her loss.

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26. She Wouldn’t Be Gone by Blake Shelton

Artist: Blake Shelton
Album: Startin’ Fires
Year: 2008

The song is about a man who is trying to get over a break-up by drinking and partying, but he can’t forget about his ex. He thinks about all the good times they had together and how she wouldn’t be gone if she knew how much he loved her.

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27. He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

Artist: George Jones
Album: I Am What I Am
Year: 1980

The song is about a man who loved a woman who didn’t love him back. He stopped loving her today and is now content knowing that she will never be able to hurt him again.

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