One of my readers, Lani, requested that I post a Valentine's Day Mix Tape. Rather than play it straight and get all lovey-dovey with it, I culled together a list of anti-love songs: songs about unrequited love, songs about getting dumped, and songs about moving on.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
Ten Anti-Love Songs For Valentine's Day
A New England Billy BraggI saw two shooting stars last night.
I wished on them but they were only satellites.
Is it wrong to wish on space hardware?
I wish, I wish, I wish you'd care.
Baby Bitch Ween
A beautiful acoustic track. Until you listen to the lyrics.
Can't Stand Losing You The Police
I've never understood why some poppy-punk band hasn't covered this song. Speed it up a little, add a different guitar riff, and you've got the perfect emo song. Do you guys know of any decent covers of this song? If so, please let me know.
D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Tammy Wynette
A classic. I think you can tell by the title why it's included in this mix.
Pink Triangle Weezer
A funny song about unrequited love. Because the protagonist fell in love with a lesbian.
Something I Can Never Have Nine Inch Nails
Is there any Nine Inch Nails song that couldn't be included on this list?
Song For The Dumped Ben Folds Five
And don't forget to give me back my black t-shirt!
Train In Vain The Clash
Another classic.
Wicked Game Chris Isaak
The best anti-love song ever. End of discussion.
You Oughta Know Alanis Morissette
When I first heard this song, I thought, "Wow! Who is this angry woman?" I was instantly in love.
Songs intentionally omitted from this list because they suck:
I Hate Myself For Loving You Joan Jett
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Love Bites Def Leppard
Love Hurts Nazareth
Love Stinks J. Geils Band
The One I Love REM (Most people think this is a love song)
She Hates Me Puddle Of Mudd
Bonus Disc: Four Kick-Ass Anti-Love Songs By Hair Bands
Every Rose Has Its Thorn PoisonQuick! Name a Poison song that isn't named after a cliché.
Everything About You Ugly Kid Joe
My daughter could've written that lame-ass rap near the end of the song.
Hands Off Junkyard
The funniest, bitterest ballad of all time.
Used To Love Her Guns N' Roses
This is one way to avoid a messy breakup.
Feel free to add your favorite anti-love songs in the comments.
Song of the day: Can't Stand Losing You by The Police
