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CD Song List for friend getting divorce

sixteensmom's picture

I'm not really a music person but would like to make a cd for my girlfriend going through a tought time. something to keep her head up. can you give me a list of strong woman songs? it'll be worth it. etc?

Thanks!

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Icansorelate's picture

I do not know the name of the song, but florence and the machines has one that the chorus is "it's always darkest before the dawn". That line is currently helping me get through my own divorce.

Here it is (I looked it up), now that I have the lyrics, it is PERFECT,and it is an upbeat tempo, as well, "Shake it out":

Regrets collect like old friends
Here to relive your darkest moments
I can see no way, I can see no way
And all of the ghouls come out to play

And every demon wants his pound of flesh
But I like to keep some things to myself
I like to keep my issues drawn
It's always darkest before the dawn

And I've been a fool and I've been blind
I can never leave the past behind
I can see no way, I can see no way
I'm always dragging that horse around

All of his questions, such a mournful sound
Tonight I'm gonna bury that horse in the ground
So I like to keep my issues drawn
But it's always darkest before the dawn

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh whoa
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh whoa
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh whoa

And I am done with my graceless heart
So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart
'Cause I like to keep my issues drawn
It's always darkest before the dawn

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh whoa
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh whoa
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh whoa

oneoffour's picture

I listened to Robbie Williams "Angels" and a NZ singer called Bic Runga "Something Good will come my way..."

notsurehowtodeal's picture

If he did her wrong:

You Oughta Know by Alanis Morisette
Like the Way I Do by Melissa Etheridge

For fun:

Younger Men K.T. Oslin

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar by Helen Reddy (Yes, dated, but check out the lyrics...)

Helped me - not sure if they are what you are looking for:

Bitch Meredith Brooks

Whats Love Got To Do With It Tina Turner

Disneyfan's picture

I Didn't Know My Own Strength Whitney Houston

Hit the Road Jack Ray Charles

A Rose is Still a Rose Aretha Franklin

notsurehowtodeal's picture

Pretty sure you are referring to "Stand by Your Man" - not really appropriate for this situation!

blayze's picture

That Don't Impress Me Much, Shania Twain
Survivor, Destiny 's Child
Cuz I Can, Pink
Spiderwebs, No Doubt
Firework, Katy Perry
Give Me One Reason to Stay Here, Tracy Chapman
3 or 4 songs on every Beyonce album lol
I'm Alright, Jodee Messina
Fighter, Christina Aguilera
No Scrubs, TLC
Pretty Girl Rock, Keri Hilson
Reflection, Christina Aguilera

Glassslipper's picture

I hope you dance is good.
Stronger woman by Jewel helped me
And
Done by the band perry
Lyrics go: "Mama always told me that I should play nice
She didn't know you when she gave me that advice
I'm through with you"
Its good Smile

kathc's picture

"It's Time" by Imagine Dragons...if you read the lyrics might not fit 100% but listen to the song...it's one of those upbeat tunes and the chorus of "I'm never changing who I am" is a good sentiment to keep in mind during a time like this.

Tuff Noogies's picture

godsmack - i stand alone

Now I've told you this once before
You can't control me
If you try to take me down you're gonna break
Now I feel your every nothing that you're doing for me
I'm picking you outta me
you run away
I stand alone; Inside, I stand alone

You're always hiding behind your so called goddess
So what you don't think that we can see your face
Resurrected back before the final fallen
I'll never rest until I can make my own way
I'm not afraid of fading
I stand alone
Feeling your sting down inside of me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone

Aniki-Moderator's picture

Over You by Daughtry

Now that it's all said and done,
I can't believe you were the one
To build me up and tear me down,
Like an old abandoned house.
What you said when you left
Just left me cold and out of breath.
I fell too far, was in way too deep.
Guess I let you get the best of me.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.

You took a hammer to these walls,
Dragged the memories down the hall,
Packed your bags and walked away.
There was nothing I could say.
And when you slammed the front door shut,
A lot of others opened up,
So did my eyes so I could see
That you never were the best for me.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.

Well, I never saw it coming.
I should've started running
A long, long time ago.
And I never thought I'd doubt you,
I'm better off without you
More than you, more than you know.
I'm slowly getting closure.
I guess it's really over.
I'm finally getting better.
And now I'm picking up the pieces.
I'm spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together.
Well I'm putting my heart back together,
'Cause I got over you.
Well I got over you.
I got over you.
'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through,
I got over you.

Aniki-Moderator's picture

Blow Me (One Last Kiss) by Pink

White knuckles and sweaty palms from hanging on too tight
Clenched shut jaw, I've got another headache again tonight
Eyes on fire, eyes on fire, and they burn from all the tears
I've been crying, I've been crying, I've been dying over you
Tie a knot in the rope, tryin' to hold, tryin' to hold,
But there's nothing to grasp so I let go

I think I've finally had enough, I think I maybe think too much
I think this might be it for us (blow me one last kiss)
You think I'm just too serious, I think you're full of shit
My head is spinning so (blow me one last kiss)

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (NO!)
Have you had a shit day? (NO!), we've had a shit day (NO!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.

I won't miss all of the fighting that we always did,
Take it in, I mean what I say when I say there is nothing left
No more sick whiskey dick, no more battles for me
You'll be calling a trick, 'cause you'll no longer sleep
I'll dress nice, I'll look good, I'll go dancing alone
I will laugh, I'll get drunk, I'll take somebody home

I think I've finally had enough, I think I maybe think too much
I think this might be it for us (blow me one last kiss)
You think I'm just too serious, I think you're full of shit
My head is spinning so (blow me one last kiss)

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (No!)
Have you had a shit day? (No!), we've had a shit day (No!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.

Na na na na - da da da da
Blow me one last kiss

[Not in the music video version:]
Na na na na - da da da da
Blow me one last kiss

I will do what I please, anything that I want
I will breathe, I will breathe, I won't worry at all
You will pay for your sins, you'll be sorry my dear
All the lies, all the why's, will all be crystal clear

I think I've finally had enough, I think I maybe think too much
I think this might be it for us (blow me one last kiss)
You think I'm just too serious, I think you're full of shit
My head is spinning so (blow me one last kiss)

Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (No!)
Have you had a shit day? (No!), we've had a shit day (No!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.