Although this isn’t 80s or 90s at all, my vote goes for “Sick of You” by Iggy Pop. or maybe “Young Americans” by David Bowie, but I doubt the kind of men I attract would pick up on its meaning right away. . .
Little Good-Byes, SHeDAISY
Bye Bye, Jo Dee Messina
I Saw the Light, Wynonna Judd
Take it Back, Reba McEntire
The Beatles’ “For No One” tops my list as well. These lines are just heartbreaking:
And in her eyes you see nothing/No sign of love behind the tears/Cried for no one/A love that could have lasted years
I also recommend two Ben Folds Five songs:
“Selfless, Cold and Composed”
and, one of the better bitter break up songs, the appropriately titled:
“Song For the Dumped”
So you wanted/to take a break/Slow it down some/and have some space?/Well fuck you too!
[CHORUS]Give me my money back/Give me my money back, you bitch/I want my money back/And don’t forget to give me back my black t-shirt
I wish I hadn’t/bought you dinner/right before you/dumped me on your front porch
[CHORUS]
Any song by Patti Loveless.
D’oh