[Lastings]

Don't think twice, It's alright - Dylan
It's too late - Carol King
Go your own way - fleetwood mac (along with most of Rumors)

... those ones are a little spiteful, in regards to the topic. seemingly sung by the person doing the breaking up.

then, on the other side of the coin, this one is a bit more remorseful. seemingly sung by the person getting broken up with.

hate it here - Wilco (along with most of Sky Blue Sky)


so.. which ever case the OP happens to be in currently, something here should work out for you.

[Daydreamer]

Don't Think Twice, It's Alright is so great because while he's mostly at peace withe the break-up it has just a little touch of venom.
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[O.T.]

The process of break up in some of the best break up songs I know:

Brenda Holloway - When I am gone
- announced break up

Burt Bacharach - Make it easy on yourself
- the generous grown up broken hearted man

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Don't cry my lady love
- the generous tramp who has to leave and tries to comfort the left one

John Hartford - Gentle on my mind
- the generous tramp who maybe doesn't realize

Grateful Dead - Brokedown palace
- about having to go

Nanci Griffith - Cold hearts and closed minds
- a lonely descision

Prefab Sprout - When love breaks down
- the quiet tragedy you can't stop

Associates - It's better this way
- dark hysteria

Roy Harper - Another day
- the last words exchanged

Lovin' Spoonful - Six o'clock
- the drama of the morning after

Jefferson Airplane - Comin' back to me
- an impressionist's dream of loss

Chi Lites - Have you seen her
- a life meaningless, after she went

Joni Mitchell - Hejira
- reflections about being alone again

Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band - Cherchez la femme
- maybe the male version of being alone again sans reflection
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"But really, the thing that propels me through music is the emotional reality of it."
Jerry Garcia

[bobbyb5]

Deniece Williams and Johnny Mathis. Too much too little too late

[theblueboy]

For me, Breakin' Up by Rilo Kiley is a great break up song. Only it's from the perspective of someone who couldn't wait to get out of a relationship. It's callously upbeat and feelgood, making it all the more fun and cheekily subversive.

[SquishypuffDave]

Torres - Come To Terms

All my tears are belong to Torres. I can't think of anything else.