Sometimes we have to leave even if we don't want to. I'm always looking for a Canadian addition to your lists, so how about "Leave Me Alone" by Canadian hip-hop artist Ollie. So whether your goodbye is a sad one, a happy one, or a bittersweet one, keep these songs on hand for the occasion. He wants his own identity back and needs to be alone, so he rejects the person who's doing this to him. Sorry for any delay! Just go away." This song also speaks to the almost psychic connection a couple can have when they're far away. These songs will help you cope with missing someone you can’t hold close. No one knows what that feels like but the people in the relationship and it's the best. "My Life," "Hit The Road Jack," and "You Keep Me Hangin' On," were the ones I immediately knew. Some people don't take a hint, do they? "And I don't know where I'm going but I know it's gonna be a long time, 'Cause I'll be leaving in the morning come to the white wine bitter sunlight". It definitely says go away. This original Supremes song later became hits for several additional artists who covered it: Vanilla Fudge (1967), Kim Wilde (1986), and Reba McEntire (1996). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 08, 2019: Linda - Thanks for stopping by. I'll add one more...."Set Me Free" by the Kinks, which is now playing in the background thanks to Alexa. "And being apart ain't easy on this love affair/Two strangers learn to fall in love again. "But you are not alone/I am here with you, Though we're far apart/You're always in my heart. I always hear new ones when I read (and listen) to your interesting posts of songs. We may love them dearly, but staying with them would be the wrong move, because they have greater things to accomplish in life. Even if I’m on already on the road, I feel like throwing my pack on my shoulder and wandering to the corners of the map to find something new. "And true it may seem like a stretch/But it's thoughts like this that catch, My troubled head when you're away/And when I am missing you to death". A classic song about a guy being on the road but promising his girl that she'll always be his. A loyal reader wanted a playlist for when you don't want an ex back in your life, and I thought "go away" fit the bill. Again you bring back memories. The question all long-distance lovers want answered. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 13, 2020: LaustCawz - Thanks for that bit of information. "The Song Remembers When" by Trisha Yearwood. “Someone Like You” by Adele, My Favorite Song About Unrequited Love (Editor) Song year: 2011. Elton John – Candle in the Wind Originally a tribute song for Marilyn Monroe from a devoted fan, it undoubtedly became even more famous when it was sung by Sir Elton John as a tribute to the tragic Princess Diana. That's the hardest part about being in that kind of relationship, right? Her love for him is his strength to get through. 12 "Glory" by Jay-Z (featuring Blue Ivy) Two days after Jay-Z and Beyoncé welcomed their daughter Blue Ivy, the rapper released "Glory," which explores the emotional experience of becoming a dad. "The taxi's waitin'/He's blowin' his horn. The guy in this electropop song broke up with his girlfriend then wanted her back, but she's already started to move on and doesn't want to hear any of it. 4. He would do anything to get to you even if that's walk a ridiculous amount of miles. stay away from sb/sth definition: 1. to not go near or become involved with someone; to avoid something that will have a bad effect…. Maybe they overstepped personal boundaries one too many times, and you've decided that the relationship cannot be salvaged. Jacoby Shaddix, the lead singer of Papa Roach, wrote the song after he was taken for emergency treatment for 11 staples in his head, an act of self-harm. The girl is a total savage. Christina Perri – Arms I shazamed this song when I heard it on the radio while driving back from Massachusetts on September 11th. That's the case in this 1989 metal song about a love affair that's seen better days. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on June 09, 2019: I've learned some interesting facts about some of the singers that I didn't know. 100% Upvoted. Ariana Grande. That's slowly coming along. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 24, 2019: Heidi - Thank you for this addition! Have a good weekend. It's always good to let your person know that you're thinking about them and will be calling to check in as often as you can. A simple reminder that regardless of distance the person you need most is just one call away. Just cut him loose and don't look back. Awww. Hope you are doing well! Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on June 10, 2019: So I know one from the sixties: Hit the Road Jack. It also reminded me of Wilson Philips' song by the same name. Bob - It's an old song but one that I love. Drunk and depressed, he is now in self-protective mode with blurred personal boundaries. He's crying and needs to be able to see beyond his tears. Looking on the bright side that the distance will only make your relationship stronger. by Helen Reddy. If You're Catching Feelings For Someone, Update Your Playlist With These 50 Crush Songs. It was wrongly marked as spam for some reason. A Million Random Digits - … lol. Would "Don't You Want Me Baby" by the Human League fall into this category? Feeling pure revulsion for the person attempting to help him, the narrator in this 2011 metal tune clearly rejects her support. Whatever the case, if you're feeling the need to send someone on a one-way journey out of your life, then here's a playlist of pop, rock, country, R&B, and metal songs to help them enjoy the trip. And you're right, but while this is one of Charles' defining songs, it's clear that he's the loser in this scenario -- and lead "Raelette" Margie Hendricks, by way of the song's structure, owns the emotional center of it. I've never yelled "leave me alone" at an object, but I can see it. This song does a good job of explaining that despite the obstacles and the situations that come up, he's not going anywhere. For emphasis, she cautions him not to touch her stuff in the closet. Consider - "Leave Me Alone ( Ruby Red Dress )!" He's going crazy without knowing when they'll be in his arms again. The feelings of the distance being too much to handle. Sadly, however, you not only fail to make them better but also end up doing emotional damage to yourself. Hook Me Up Karaoke [CD/DVD] 2007. He doesn't seem to understand that she just wants some space. He mouths off at her from the front yard (classy move), then she sets his cheating self straight: You could pack all your things, we're finished(You must not know 'bout me)'Cause you made your bed, now lay in it(You must not know 'bout me)I can have another you by tomorrowDon't you ever for a secondGet to thinking you're irreplaceable. Woman of thirth, husband and kids. Have yourself a perfect week. I didn't know that about Linda Ronstadt. Macy Gray - Leave Me Alone, 11. From The Supremes to Reba McEntire to Aretha Franklin to Vanilla Fudge to Kim Wilde, they all had different such different voices. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 07, 2019: Pam - Some of these were outside of my usual range. There is "Go Away Little Boy" by Marlena Shaw. "There are hills and mountains between us/Always something to get over, If I had my way, surely you would be closer/I need you closer". There are demons that taunt his mind, and the walls are closing in on him. You better back away if you know what's good for you. Stories from a Mom Who Never Wanted the Job. However, those little things don't make up for that one big transgression. Having found his dignity, he's made up his mind and tells her to have mercy on him for once. Sometimes, loving someone means setting them free – this song is a reminder of that. I love hearing new music that is new to me, as I like almost any music, and you cover the topic so well. Granted I wasn't even in kindergarten yet, but I learned something today. Sadly, for the couple in this song, they're destined to be far away for a long time and the singer is pretty overwhelmed and dramatic about the whole thing, which any long-distance lovers can relate to. It still hurts, and there's still that longing to be with that person every second of every day for the rest of your life, but keeping a positive attitude helps a ton. They're so in tune, in fact, that they "don't need a phone at all. 11. I would like to be someone who tries new things and is open to new experiences, just by simply reminding myself to be more open-minded. Blondie's tune (separate from Crue's) was simply called "Just Go Away", from the 1978 "Parallel Lines" album. They repeatedly let him down, hold on to petty things, and tear away at his dignity with their hypocritical insults. I can't think of a one that you missed (and you came up with a lot that I had never heard of). And when can I breathe once again? And then there's this cruel knife twist: he says he never cared at all. Make a playlist of pop, rock, country, R&B & metal songs to send to your unwanted friend, lover, or hanger-on. One advantage of this digital age is voices and moving images can be preserved for posterity. Whether your lover just left or will be in your arms again soon, there's a long distance love song sure to fit every mood and stage of your relationship. He calls his ex-girlfriend "cold-hearted" for turning him away and tries to convince her that she misses the little things about him. He feels edgy, "off," and paranoid. He's watching sunrises and faking smiles, but he's also crying at night when he goes to sleep and sees the face of the one he love. Tucker Beathard is the son of prominent Nashville songwriter Casey Beathard and brother of NFL player C. J. Beathard. The Lyrics And Videos Perfectly Capture What It's Like To Fall Hard For A New Love. "How do I live without the ones I love?/Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned, Place and time always on my mind/I have so much to say but you're so far away", Sometimes you have to go and have a life and leave your love behind for a few days or weeks. The song features a sample of Blue Ivy crying. He's tired of the way she drains his emotional energy and causes him trauma. Thanks to online dating, being an ocean away is something a lot of couples can identify with these days. It doesn't change your feelings for them, but it's a bummer all the same. Next time you know it's time to go but you need a little help, throw on this series of 15 goodbye songs and see if it doesn't help ease the awkwardness of leaving. Cynthia Zirkwitz from Vancouver Island, Canada on June 09, 2019: Hi hon....i am an introvert who sometimes would love to yell "Please just go" but don't usually have to with those who know the body language-- it's people visiting who aren't on my energy grid that I find most exasperating in my curmudgeon years. Put away your weakness.” BTS’s debut song boldly demands that we face ourselves and question ourselves about who we want to be. But it is beautiful and iconic. It is sad. 1 1 11. Must have missed it because I didn't see Steve Lawrence name!! The Veronicas . Have a terrific week! The mentally ill man suspects that his shadow is following him, and he seeks to escape from himself. Anyway, thanks for the song suggestion which I added. She wants to wipe him off the face of this freaking earth then pretend to mourn his loss with his family. 30 Best Long Distance Relationship Songs For When You Miss Your Love So Bad It Hurts, 40 Best Songs About Falling In Love (That'll Make You Want To Fall All Over Again), 8 (Pretty Much) Perfect Quotes From Songs That Teach Us How To Love Hard In Relationships, 25 Best Quotes From Song Lyrics About Being In Love, These 100-Year-Old WWI Love Letters Are A Master Class In Old-School Romance, How To Know (For SURE) If A Man Wants To Be With You, What Love Truly Means, According To A Therapist, What The 'Perfect' Mistress Looks Like (According To Men), Is it Bedtime Yet? Just breathe. When you or the one you love needs to know that you are just as determined and committed to this relationship as you are. The moment has come when you realize that you and your partner have said too much in anger. Split. Thank you for these suggestions, many of which I have included. When can I touch you? When you just want to say "screw it" and do everything you can to be with your lover ASAP. She's tired and needs a break from the constant presence of her lover. The narrator at least hopes that's true. Staying "Out of Touch" worked for Hall & Oates back in 1984. Kaili Bisson from Canada on June 09, 2019: I was going to suggest "American Woman," but I see you already have it. I may have missed it but there's one by the Moody Blues - "I Think You Better Go Now.". Although he did cruel things and regrets his misdeeds, he's not sorry for anything he has said. Linda - Thanks for stopping by. Thank you. That's a pretty sweet sentiment. The narrator taunts that she seeks to kill him and put him where he needs to be—in the past, underground because he's already dead to her. "Hey there, Delilah/Don't you worry about the distance, I'm right there if you get lonely/Give this song another listen". Good to hear from you. In this classic pop tune from 1978, the Piano Man basically tells his honey, "You do you, I'mma do me." The initial version was named by Rolling Stone' as one of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.". 3rd April 2018. I tell you, if I don't read your lists, I'd never hear most of these titles and artists. Ray Charles was married twice and had 12 children by 10 different women. Because they need to know that regardless of where they are, they're keeping your love with them. Now she's putting all the cards on the table, telling him to either step up and show her how he feels or get the hell out: I want a man by my sideNot a boy who runs and hidesAre you gonna fight for me?Die for me?Live and breathe for me?Do you care for me? Have you ever loved someone but knew the relationship was doomed? The narrator in this 2006 pop ditty has a disappointing lover who continually disappoints her. Yes, it's from a Disney movie. Liz - Sometimes that's what people need too if a not-so-great person is involved. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this song, the first single from their 12th studio album Big Bam Boom . She encourages him to go away. Find more ways to say stay away, along with related words, antonyms and example phrases at Thesaurus.com, the world's most trusted free thesaurus. Many of these songs bring me back to past trips and past perspectives of the world. You want to make the best of it, do everything you can before the sun comes up and it's that day. Update : emo songs are okay, i just wanna hear some people's views toward isolation and they're experiences. You absorb their angst and dysfunctionally attempt to fix them. In this 1994 blues-infused rock song, the narrator experiences the anguish of being with a friend and knowing the relationship wasn't meant to be. The energetic 2008 tune was an international hit and was used in marketing for both Apple iTunes and Fanta soda (sold by The Coca-Cola Company). While parts of the song make it a bit of a mystery, I like to believe that this couple is confident in their relationship despite the naysayers and distance between them. 19. Comfort in knowing they'll be waiting for us when we get back ... whenever that is. 40 Days... - blessthefall. So what does she do? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 26, 2019: Bob - Thanks! Paris Lyrics: We were staying in Paris / To get away from your parents / And I thought, “Wow / If I could take this in a shot right now / I don't think that we could work this out” / Out on the