Mix Six: “Break Up Songs”
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 by Ted Asregadoo
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Q: What was Brenda and Dylan’s break up song from 90210?
A: “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.
Q: What the hell does that have to do with breaking up?
A: Clearly, if you have to ask, you don’t watch 90210.
Q: Wait. It’s the same person doing the Q & A, so why are you getting all snippy with me?
A: I don’t have to answer you.
Q. You don’t? Why not? I mean you’re “A” — which means “Answer.” So answer me A-hole!
A: Here’s an answer: we’re breaking up.
Q: Fine. I don’t really need you … do I?
A: [Silence]
Q: Why won’t you talk to me?
A: [Humming]
Q: A-hole? I mean Answer?
A: What?
Q: Don’t you love me?
A: Let’s look at the Magic 8 Ball for an answer since you have a problem calling me by my proper name. Hmm…It says “Ask again later.”
Breaking up is hard to do, isn’t it? But once you’ve broken up, the song that best reflects your feelings might be something a little abstruse like “Losing My Religion,” or maybe it’s something oh-so-obvious like “Love Stinks.” Whatever the case, here are six songs that say pretty much the same thing in different ways: “It’s over.” (more…)
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