# Songs about relationships that are almost over **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 27, 2007, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392 "2007-12-27T18:13:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/41 "2007-12-27T20:59:32Z")
**The Heart of the Matter** by _Don Henley_, although that one might be about right after the relationship ends. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/42 "2007-12-27T20:59:55Z")
[QUOTE=Intelligently Designed] Meat Loaf’s _Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad_ ([lyrics](http://www.lyricsfreak.com/m/meat+loaf/two+out+of+three+aint+bad_20091283.html) and [video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Tf2lQvDz0)). _Paradise By the Dashboard Light_ might also fit loosely in this category, though the guy can only “pray” for the relationship to end. [/QUOTE] Also on the “Bat Out of Hell” album: [For Crying Out Loud](http://www.lyricsfreak.com/m/meat+loaf/for+crying+out+loud_20091241.html) And also from the pen of Jim Steinman: [Total Eclipse of the Heart](http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/lt14.shtml) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/43 "2007-12-27T21:01:29Z")
I’m not sure if these count as “almost over” or more “should be over.” [Ex Factor](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLJkOCLzuhc) by Lauryn Hill _No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain’t workin’ It ain’t workin’ And when I try to walk away You’d hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy This is crazy_ [Break Your Heart](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4kqQpbb66Y) by Barenaked Ladies Both are always good for a little crying at the end of a relationship. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/44 "2007-12-27T21:08:39Z")
“[Drifting](http://www.lyricstime.com/connick-harry-jr-drifting-lyrics.html)” – Harry Connick, Jr. “[Better](http://artists.letssingit.com/cowboy-mouth-lyrics-better-x7886gk)” – Cowboy Mouth ---
**Author:** ![Labdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@Labdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labdad)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/45 "2007-12-27T21:16:39Z")
“Last Song for Shelby Jean” by David Bromberg: _I’ve got a terrible thought in my mind I think we’ve said all we’ve got to say And that awful hour you’ve been searching for Well, you finally found it yesterday Well, I think you know that it’s time to go Not tomorrow, but today We’ve tried in the past to make the thing last But it only hurts longer that way_ ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/46 "2007-12-27T21:35:02Z")
Boy, the SDMB always amazes me. When I saw the OP, I thought of 3 songs: “You’ve Changed”, as covered by Billie Holiday; “The Last Goodbye”, by Jeff Buckley; “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/47 "2007-12-27T21:43:29Z")
[Why?](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk4lCXt7JKo) - Annie Lennox (YouTube clip) ---
**Author:** ![Skara\_Brae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Skara\_Brae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skara_Brae)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/48 "2007-12-27T21:44:10Z")
“If You’re Gone,” by Matchbox 20 is the first one I though of… > [@](#): > > I think I’ve already lost you > I think you’re already gone > I think I’m finally scared now > You think I’m weak - but I think you’re wrong > I think you’re already leaving > Feels like your hand is on the door > I thought this place was an empire > But now I’m relaxed - I can’t be sure ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/49 "2007-12-27T21:44:36Z")
[QUOTE=spoke-] [Why?](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk4lCXt7JKo) - Annie Lennox (YouTube clip) [/QUOTE] **Annie Lennox** - No More I Love Yous 😃 ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/50 "2007-12-27T21:55:42Z")
Everclear - [Nehalem](http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/everclear/nehalem.html) You know how the bad words get around Big noise in a hard small town Tell me if you want me to go Just tell me if you want me They say you’re leaving Nehalem They say you’re leaving me Short of something tragic and/or violent happening I think this is one of the worst possible ways for a person to find out that they’re breaking up… ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/51 "2007-12-27T22:00:25Z")
Take It on the Run, REO Speedwagon Lyin’ Eyes, The Eagles Don’t Talk to Strangers, Rick Springfield Actually, I think I’ve slipped over the line into cheating songs. If those count, we’re going to have a lot more answers… ---
**Author:** ![xnylder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/bbce88/32.png) [@xnylder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xnylder)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/52 "2007-12-27T22:02:16Z")
[Already Gone](http://www.bluerodeo.com/music/songs/already.aspx) by Blue Rodeo. \*I wish that we could find / The words to look the other way Be careful of the things we do / And watch the things we say Maybe then we’d get somewhere / We’ve never been before But what’s the use in fighting / When you know you’ve lost the war \* ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/53 "2007-12-27T22:05:36Z")
[Strange Way](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6GXZBHJlYc) - Firefall [Suspicious Minds](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mtI_Sc0zo&feature=related) - Elvis Presley ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/54 "2007-12-27T22:16:56Z")
[Smoke From a Distant Fire](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUhZt6kgwEc) - Sanford & Townsend [Better Be Home Soon](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOenp3MUnh0) - Crowded House [Sail On](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg-ivWxy5KE) - The Commodores ---
**Author:** ![PharmBoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/74df32/32.png) [@PharmBoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PharmBoy)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/55 "2007-12-27T22:28:42Z")
Quittin’ Time, sung by Mary Chapin-Carpenter. Beautiful song… ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/56 "2007-12-27T22:30:58Z")
[Nothingman](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuQXKtJlilk) - Pearl Jam ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/57 "2007-12-27T22:32:01Z")
Crosby Stills and Nash’s [Suite Judy Blue Eyes](http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Crosby-Stills-Nash-Young/Suite-Judy-Blue-Eyes.html) Leonard Cohen’s [Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye](http://www.allspirit.co.uk/goodbye.html) Tom Paxton’s [The Last Thing On My Mind](http://www.mp3lyrics.org/t/tom-paxton/last-thing-on-my-mind/) ---
**Author:** ![NailBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@NailBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NailBunny)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/58 "2007-12-27T22:52:47Z")
“End of the Road” as covered by [Me First and the Gimme Gimmes](http://youtube.com/watch?v=aVBZfMbpFRg&feature=related). 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/59 "2007-12-27T23:21:43Z")
[QUOTE=Biggirl] Never Can Say Goodbye by a few artists (Michael Jackson comes to mind) [/QUOTE] I mixed up two songs in my head here. Never Can Say Goodbye is Gloria Gaynor, Isaac Hayes, Michael Jackson and of course, the guy who wrote it, Clifton Davis (and maybe other people). In my head, however, I was thinking of Gladys Knight and the Pips’ Neither One of Us. Both songs fit, I think. ---
**Author:** ![Ferd\_Burfel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@Ferd\_Burfel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferd_Burfel)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392/60 "2007-12-28T02:45:15Z")
**The Thrill Is Gone** B.B. King also, **Send In The Clowns** written by Stephen Sondheim and performed to perfection by Frank Sinatra [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-relationships-that-are-almost-over/431392.md?page=4)