Top 18 Mushy Break-Up Songs (for mushy people feeling really mushy after a mushy break-up)
Want something more to comfort you in your precious moment of genuine mushiness, as well as loneliness? Well, this list is a mana direct from heaven for 1) people who can't, and has no plan, to get over a bad break-up 2) and those who are not yet ready to move on with their ruined love life. (So, don't count me here yet)
Heavier, obviously mushier (read: sentimental… Aaahrrgghhhhh!) and alarmingly, frighteningly cheesy (read: still sentimental…. AAAHRRGGHHHH!). So, here they are, in no particular order, and waiting for you to abuse them.
1.If You're Not Here (By My Side) - Menudo. Cheesy. Cheesy. Cheesy. Was there a time in your life that you listened to this group's actual cassette album in a Walkman at around 3pm of a lifeless afternoon, while reading the accompanied lyrics to the songs? I did, when I was in Grade 3 or 4, when I was innocently exploring all the Saudi-imported cassette tapes of my father. This track struck me hard. It made me sad. It made me think of my crush then (whom I won't even talk to). And finally, it made me a cheesy moron for the first time in my life. This one will help you not forget about a traumatic parting. Cheesy? You deserve it. (For those post-Edsa 1 babies, Ricky Martin was once a member of this pop program; but when he became over-age, he was replaced by Jon Secada, whom I'm sure you don't know too)
2.Lately - Stevie Wonder. A 4-minute prelude to an impending goodbye. Because Srevie Wonder wrote this, this is not cheesy. (Recall Cheesy Pop Song Rule #97: Any song written by Stevie Wonder is not cheesy merely due to the simple fact that he is Stevie Wonder.)
3.Somewhere Down The Road - Barry Manilow. Should I erase this one off the list because this is not a break-up song? Indeed, isn't this a break up song? It is not? Well, it just so happen that I think this is the classic mushiest, cheesiest break-up/ soulmate song of all-time. We had the right love at the wrong time/… 'coz somewhere down the road/ our road are our gonna cross again/ it doesn't really matter when/… If you're emotionally downed by a teenybopper break-up, and you're feeling "senti" (and mushy and cheesy), this is the perfect one. Bar none.
4.The Best Of Me - Olivia Newton and David Foster. Again, isn't this a break-up song? Together with song number 5, has the strength to crush a fragile emotion the second the intro starts. Someone I once knew is so much in loved with this song that her world will stop the moment she hears this song. An UC and MC-type cheesy/mushy song.
5.Goodbye Girl - David Gates. Baby, goodbye doesn't mean forever. Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again. I'm still feeling its effect (with dramatic effect).
6.I Won't Hold You Back - Toto. A standard sentimental break-up ballad that caters to all ages. What can I say? It's break up time. No need to hold back that sad feeling.
7.The Old Songs - David Pomeranz. Forgive me for this, but because we are already in the cheesy-land, might as well include this cheesy old song about cheesy old songs which a cheesy old singer believed will bring back the memories of the cheesy old times he had with her cheesy-irritated ex-lover, who in turn, upon hearing these cheesy old songs, he wished, will "lay her head on my (cheesy) shoulder" and they will be back once more as cheesy lovers. Whew! (I have heard the Barry Manilow version, and could say there's no significant differences between the two versions in terms of the mushiness and cheesiness it can bring to its helpless listener, the only difference, if we are going to be a keen, very objective observer, is that the first singer is a rich old famous faggot, while the other one is simply an old faggot whose "fame" is only known here in our country. [He's an unknown balladeer in US; only the 40ish Fil-Am who listen to him and a few closet gay know him])
8.Separate Lives - Steven Bishop. He wrote the 2nd mushiest soulmate song in It Might Be You (next to Somewhere down… of Mr. Manilow). He also wrote one of the mushiest break-up songs in this one. This acoustic version sounds more natural, more personal. And cheesier of course.
9.Miss You Like Crazy - Natalie Cole. How can I forget this song? This is the one sung by Doogie Howser's best friend (from the late 80's Doogie Howser, MD series) in his attempt to win back his girlfriend. And yes, he did win her back. That's the mushiness of this song.
10.Doors - Michael Johnson. I will always prefer this to his most famous, the universally mushy I'll Will Always Love You for a few reasons I will not share. Hehehe. But I love this song.
11.Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul. Bet you have not given up on this song, even though you know that once people learned that you still listen to this song, you will be strongly persecuted, with the full long arms of ridicule running after you. Is this one so bad that you will experience such cold embarrassment? Unfortunately, it is. Plus, the music is stained with pure cheesiness that mice are all over its lyrics. But then, these only make it a perfect complement for your lonely cause of being a nostalgic fool for a while.
12.Through The Fire - Chaka Khan. Before you say, "hey, this song is not about break up", listen first, decipher the "very deep" lyrics, and then try to argue with me afterwards. Anyway, if you're broken hearted, any love song, particularly as strong as this, will only make you weepy and mushy.
13.I Don't Want You To Go - Lani Hall. She seems to be whispering in this song, but if you listen carefully to it, you will sadly remember the person who left you, haha!
14.If Ever You're In My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson. This song evokes an image of a young, scrawny Richard Gomez calling from a telephone booth. This was the soundtrack of that scene from the movie Islaw Palitaw, I guess. God, do I remember those films? If I'm wrong with that, I'm ready to be corrected. Thank you. By the way, this song is a videoke favorite of almost all people I know. Proof of its solid sentimentality. (I've always mistaken this to James Ingram' Just Once, which by the way, should have been here, but… well, kindly check my shorlisted mushy break-up songs for my lame excuses, hehe)
15.Broken-hearted Me - England Dan and John Foley. You have heard of this, you just don't know the title. Sentimental. No, I don't think time is gonna heal this broken heart.. You'll thank me I'll put this in the list.
16.This Time I'll Be Sweeter - Angela Bofill. More of a second chance than a break up song. But when you're down, and ruing for what had happened, this one can motivate you to be better in your next relationship, if you are ready. Otherwise, sulk with Angela Bofill. Nyanya!
17.Heaven Knows - Rick Price. One of the scanty mushy songs in the 90's which my mind can readily recall (the other one is Fixing A Broken Heart, by the Australian one-hit wonder Indecent Obssession), this is (for me) a bum's tale of love lost and hopeless hope. "Maybe my love will come back someday, only heaven knows/ and maybe my heart will find a way, only heaven knows/ and all I can do is hope and pray, 'cause heaven knows". Yup, only heaven knows what ought to be done to these hopeless bums who will not take actions for their sad plight.
18.Ocean Deep - Hands down, the all-time most favorite foreign sentimental love song of all Filipinos. Has touched every sentimental fucking fool in this country. But because it is highly cheesy (it sounds cheesy), most of us will deny it. Even if you have already sung this song once in your occasional videoke expeditions. (another 80's pop trivia: this is sung, again, by a young, scrawny Richard Gomez, as he serenaded Maricel Soriano, in the movie, Inday Bote.). Now, I have to admit, this is not really a break-up song. But do you really think I can delete this one off the list? Clearly not. Due to its sheer mushiness and cheesiness, its impact to a widely vulnerable emotion, and its very-Pinoy (sentimental) lyrics, this should be added. This is for your own mushy pleasure, right? So, you will have it.
Shortlisted mushy break up songs that were not included (sadly)
1.All By Myself - Eric Carmen. Aaalllllll by myselfffff!!!! Aside from the irritating fact that this is cheesy, this ballad is also, (sorry to abuse the word, but it's the only fitting adjective that enters my mind to describe it) IRRITATING! Also, this is way mushy. Overmushy that borders on self-pity, that is neither romantic nor sentimental. Aaalllll by myyysellffff! With this kind of song, no wonder you're by yourself!
2.Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan. There's no doubt in my mind that once your lover knew that you like this song, you will be "alone again (naturally). Who loves this song? God, you would be better off alone than hearing this in your hour of mercy.
3.Just Once - James Ingram. It has the elements of a nice break-up song. Mushy, cheesy, senti. But why it is not included? Because… it was once used… as a theme song… by some girl… for… for… nevermind…
4.Almost Over You - Sheena Easton.
5.You Left Me (Just When I Needed You The Most) - Randy Vanwarmer. Dear Mr. Vanwarmer, she left you just when you were going to sing this song, and why not? Check out my comments on All By Myself. They were crafted from the same unbearable, annoying materials.
6.Don't get angry with me if I didn't include any Patti Austin songs here. My Patty Austin CD is lost (pirated CD that is).
Note: I would be glad to know your own top mushy break up songs… just a random thought...
Want something more to comfort you in your precious moment of genuine mushiness, as well as loneliness? Well, this list is a mana direct from heaven for 1) people who can't, and has no plan, to get over a bad break-up 2) and those who are not yet ready to move on with their ruined love life. (So, don't count me here yet)
Heavier, obviously mushier (read: sentimental… Aaahrrgghhhhh!) and alarmingly, frighteningly cheesy (read: still sentimental…. AAAHRRGGHHHH!). So, here they are, in no particular order, and waiting for you to abuse them.
1.If You're Not Here (By My Side) - Menudo. Cheesy. Cheesy. Cheesy. Was there a time in your life that you listened to this group's actual cassette album in a Walkman at around 3pm of a lifeless afternoon, while reading the accompanied lyrics to the songs? I did, when I was in Grade 3 or 4, when I was innocently exploring all the Saudi-imported cassette tapes of my father. This track struck me hard. It made me sad. It made me think of my crush then (whom I won't even talk to). And finally, it made me a cheesy moron for the first time in my life. This one will help you not forget about a traumatic parting. Cheesy? You deserve it. (For those post-Edsa 1 babies, Ricky Martin was once a member of this pop program; but when he became over-age, he was replaced by Jon Secada, whom I'm sure you don't know too)
2.Lately - Stevie Wonder. A 4-minute prelude to an impending goodbye. Because Srevie Wonder wrote this, this is not cheesy. (Recall Cheesy Pop Song Rule #97: Any song written by Stevie Wonder is not cheesy merely due to the simple fact that he is Stevie Wonder.)
3.Somewhere Down The Road - Barry Manilow. Should I erase this one off the list because this is not a break-up song? Indeed, isn't this a break up song? It is not? Well, it just so happen that I think this is the classic mushiest, cheesiest break-up/ soulmate song of all-time. We had the right love at the wrong time/… 'coz somewhere down the road/ our road are our gonna cross again/ it doesn't really matter when/… If you're emotionally downed by a teenybopper break-up, and you're feeling "senti" (and mushy and cheesy), this is the perfect one. Bar none.
4.The Best Of Me - Olivia Newton and David Foster. Again, isn't this a break-up song? Together with song number 5, has the strength to crush a fragile emotion the second the intro starts. Someone I once knew is so much in loved with this song that her world will stop the moment she hears this song. An UC and MC-type cheesy/mushy song.
5.Goodbye Girl - David Gates. Baby, goodbye doesn't mean forever. Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again. I'm still feeling its effect (with dramatic effect).
6.I Won't Hold You Back - Toto. A standard sentimental break-up ballad that caters to all ages. What can I say? It's break up time. No need to hold back that sad feeling.
7.The Old Songs - David Pomeranz. Forgive me for this, but because we are already in the cheesy-land, might as well include this cheesy old song about cheesy old songs which a cheesy old singer believed will bring back the memories of the cheesy old times he had with her cheesy-irritated ex-lover, who in turn, upon hearing these cheesy old songs, he wished, will "lay her head on my (cheesy) shoulder" and they will be back once more as cheesy lovers. Whew! (I have heard the Barry Manilow version, and could say there's no significant differences between the two versions in terms of the mushiness and cheesiness it can bring to its helpless listener, the only difference, if we are going to be a keen, very objective observer, is that the first singer is a rich old famous faggot, while the other one is simply an old faggot whose "fame" is only known here in our country. [He's an unknown balladeer in US; only the 40ish Fil-Am who listen to him and a few closet gay know him])
8.Separate Lives - Steven Bishop. He wrote the 2nd mushiest soulmate song in It Might Be You (next to Somewhere down… of Mr. Manilow). He also wrote one of the mushiest break-up songs in this one. This acoustic version sounds more natural, more personal. And cheesier of course.
9.Miss You Like Crazy - Natalie Cole. How can I forget this song? This is the one sung by Doogie Howser's best friend (from the late 80's Doogie Howser, MD series) in his attempt to win back his girlfriend. And yes, he did win her back. That's the mushiness of this song.
10.Doors - Michael Johnson. I will always prefer this to his most famous, the universally mushy I'll Will Always Love You for a few reasons I will not share. Hehehe. But I love this song.
11.Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul. Bet you have not given up on this song, even though you know that once people learned that you still listen to this song, you will be strongly persecuted, with the full long arms of ridicule running after you. Is this one so bad that you will experience such cold embarrassment? Unfortunately, it is. Plus, the music is stained with pure cheesiness that mice are all over its lyrics. But then, these only make it a perfect complement for your lonely cause of being a nostalgic fool for a while.
12.Through The Fire - Chaka Khan. Before you say, "hey, this song is not about break up", listen first, decipher the "very deep" lyrics, and then try to argue with me afterwards. Anyway, if you're broken hearted, any love song, particularly as strong as this, will only make you weepy and mushy.
13.I Don't Want You To Go - Lani Hall. She seems to be whispering in this song, but if you listen carefully to it, you will sadly remember the person who left you, haha!
14.If Ever You're In My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson. This song evokes an image of a young, scrawny Richard Gomez calling from a telephone booth. This was the soundtrack of that scene from the movie Islaw Palitaw, I guess. God, do I remember those films? If I'm wrong with that, I'm ready to be corrected. Thank you. By the way, this song is a videoke favorite of almost all people I know. Proof of its solid sentimentality. (I've always mistaken this to James Ingram' Just Once, which by the way, should have been here, but… well, kindly check my shorlisted mushy break-up songs for my lame excuses, hehe)
15.Broken-hearted Me - England Dan and John Foley. You have heard of this, you just don't know the title. Sentimental. No, I don't think time is gonna heal this broken heart.. You'll thank me I'll put this in the list.
16.This Time I'll Be Sweeter - Angela Bofill. More of a second chance than a break up song. But when you're down, and ruing for what had happened, this one can motivate you to be better in your next relationship, if you are ready. Otherwise, sulk with Angela Bofill. Nyanya!
17.Heaven Knows - Rick Price. One of the scanty mushy songs in the 90's which my mind can readily recall (the other one is Fixing A Broken Heart, by the Australian one-hit wonder Indecent Obssession), this is (for me) a bum's tale of love lost and hopeless hope. "Maybe my love will come back someday, only heaven knows/ and maybe my heart will find a way, only heaven knows/ and all I can do is hope and pray, 'cause heaven knows". Yup, only heaven knows what ought to be done to these hopeless bums who will not take actions for their sad plight.
18.Ocean Deep - Hands down, the all-time most favorite foreign sentimental love song of all Filipinos. Has touched every sentimental fucking fool in this country. But because it is highly cheesy (it sounds cheesy), most of us will deny it. Even if you have already sung this song once in your occasional videoke expeditions. (another 80's pop trivia: this is sung, again, by a young, scrawny Richard Gomez, as he serenaded Maricel Soriano, in the movie, Inday Bote.). Now, I have to admit, this is not really a break-up song. But do you really think I can delete this one off the list? Clearly not. Due to its sheer mushiness and cheesiness, its impact to a widely vulnerable emotion, and its very-Pinoy (sentimental) lyrics, this should be added. This is for your own mushy pleasure, right? So, you will have it.
Shortlisted mushy break up songs that were not included (sadly)
1.All By Myself - Eric Carmen. Aaalllllll by myselfffff!!!! Aside from the irritating fact that this is cheesy, this ballad is also, (sorry to abuse the word, but it's the only fitting adjective that enters my mind to describe it) IRRITATING! Also, this is way mushy. Overmushy that borders on self-pity, that is neither romantic nor sentimental. Aaalllll by myyysellffff! With this kind of song, no wonder you're by yourself!
2.Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan. There's no doubt in my mind that once your lover knew that you like this song, you will be "alone again (naturally). Who loves this song? God, you would be better off alone than hearing this in your hour of mercy.
3.Just Once - James Ingram. It has the elements of a nice break-up song. Mushy, cheesy, senti. But why it is not included? Because… it was once used… as a theme song… by some girl… for… for… nevermind…
4.Almost Over You - Sheena Easton.
5.You Left Me (Just When I Needed You The Most) - Randy Vanwarmer. Dear Mr. Vanwarmer, she left you just when you were going to sing this song, and why not? Check out my comments on All By Myself. They were crafted from the same unbearable, annoying materials.
6.Don't get angry with me if I didn't include any Patti Austin songs here. My Patty Austin CD is lost (pirated CD that is).
Note: I would be glad to know your own top mushy break up songs… just a random thought...
**the italicized paragraphs above were copy and pasted from Kuya Ikyan's blog.. Wala lang. I just thought that it was good and it's nice to share it. Hahaha. I know how really bored he is. Hahahaha. Talino.. Sociology sa UP.. ahahaha. :)
**I'm gonna put up my own list of fucking mushy songs when I have time. :)
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