Top 10 Classic Rock Songs To Send To Your Ex

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Our Top 10 Classic Rock Songs To Send To Your Ex list covers songs that you can sing to your ex to let them know how you are feeling. Breaking up is hard to do. Most of us turn to music to get through it. Classic rock music can be a sounding board when dealing with an ex. When you find the perfect breakup anthem, you can send it to your ex. There are several songs to send to your ex to let him or her know how you feel about the breakup. We have compiled 10 classic rock songs you can send to your ex to get the anger out of your system. If you can’t say the words to them, you can let these songs talk for you.

# 10 – Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) by Motley Crue

The 10th song on our 10 Classic Rock Songs To Send To Your Ex list is “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)” and appears on Motley Crue’s Dr. Feelgood album. The single was released in 1990. The song is about a couple breaking up. The couple tried to do everything they could to save the relationship, but it was too late. They have said too many hurtful things to each other. Nothing can be done to change what they said to each other. Even though they are not together, the memories still linger. Despite having the memories, it’s time for them to move on.

“Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)” teaches you to know when it’s time to move on from a relationship. It’s important to know when to move on from a relationship. It may be challenging, but sometimes love isn’t enough. The song has become the ultimate breakup anthem. The song has a message about moving on with your life. It has helped fans get through their breakups.

You can play this song for your ex because it may help them move on from the relationship. You may not be the only one having trouble moving on from the relationship. Your ex may be struggling to move on, too. If you have moved on but your ex hasn’t, it will let them know you are done with the relationship. This song is telling your ex not to go away mad. It’s better to walk away to save your sanity.

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# 9 – Love Hurts by Nazareth

The ninth pick on our 10 Classic Rock Songs To Send To Your Ex is “Love Hurts” from Nazareth’s Hair of the Dog album. The song came out in 1974. “Love Hurts” is about the pain and bitterness that comes with love. Relationships can be complicated especially since there’s no guarantee that you won’t have your heart broken. Love can make you vulnerable and leave you heartbroken. Love can be crushing and disappointing. It can lift you and tear you down. Love is hard when it’s no longer returned.

“Love Hurts” is a powerful song about the pain and heartache of love. Love is like a rollercoaster because it goes up and down. The song teaches that love can bring you joy and sadness, heal you, and hurt you. This song has helped people cope with the idea of love breaking their hearts.

We picked this song because it can remind your ex of the way they hurt you. If your ex has moved on and you haven’t, this song will remind them how painful love is. If your ex has hurt you and can’t move on, this song will remind them that “love hurts.” This can be your way of letting your ex know that they shouldn’t have hurt you.

# 8 – Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison

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The eighth song on our list is “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and appears on Poison’s Open Up and Say…Ahh! The track was released in 1988. It’s about a relationship that has ended badly. The couple are in bed together but feel miles apart from each other. He wonders what he said or did to cause the relationship to fall apart. He realizes that “every rose has its thorn” because all good things have negative aspects.

Love may be beautiful, but it can also lead to pain. He listens to his ex’s favorite song on the radio and hears the DJ’s advice. The DJ says love is a game of easy come, easy go. He wishes to go back and save the relationship instead of breaking up. She has moved on with her life, but he still has feelings for her.

“Every Rose Has Its Thorn” is a heartbreaking song about a man who wants his girlfriend back in his life. He regrets not fighting to save the relationship. The title is a metaphor Poison used to describe love. The rose represents the good side of love, the thorns represent the terrible things about it. This song is ideal for anyone who questions what they did and why their relationship has ended.

Poison recorded the perfect song to describe how it feels when you are heartbroken about losing your ex, but they have moved on with someone else. We picked this song because it covers the emotional pain of losing someone that you weren’t ready to let go of. You can play this for your ex if they have moved on with someone else. If they have moved on with someone else, this song will let them know how you feel about them being with someone else.

# 7 – I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Coming in at number seven is “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” which appears on Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ Up Your Alley album. The single was released in 1988. It’s about a woman being trapped in a toxic relationship. He is emotionally abusive to her. He constantly betrays her trust. She knows that he’s cheating on her, but she can’t help loving him. She hates herself for loving him. He has left her emotionally drained. She wants to walk away from him, but her love for him is too strong to let him go.

“I Hate Myself for Loving You” is an honest song about a woman who is conflicted about her feelings. She knows he isn’t good for her, but she’s drawn to him. It depicts a story about a woman being in love with someone who isn’t good enough for her. She wants to get away, but she still loves him.

This song is relatable to anyone who feels trapped in a relationship. You can play this song for your ex if you finally get the courage to leave the destructive relationship. You can let your ex know that you hated yourself for loving them. You are finally free from the toxicity of the relationship. It will give your ex an idea of the pain you went through while you were together.

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# 6 – Already Gone by the Eagles

“Already Gone” is from the Eagles’ On the Border album, which was released in 1974. It’s about a relationship that has run its course. They grew apart and struggled to find their way back to each other. They ended up breaking up. He is adamant about his decision. He has moved on with his life and wants to let go of the relationship.

“Already Gone” is a cathartic song about the end of a relationship. This is another song that teaches you when it’s time to move on. If you have decided to end the relationship, you understand the point of “Already Gone.” The Eagles recorded a song that will speak to you when you want to put an end to something that doesn’t work. Your head and heart are not in the same place.

A partyof you may want to stay while another is “already gone.” You can play this for your ex to let them know you have closure. You are celebrating being free from a relationship that isn’t working anymore. This will let your ex know that you have no intention of going backward.

# 5 – Time for Me to Fly by REO Speedwagon

The next song on our 10 Classic Rock Songs To Send To Your Ex list is “Time for Me to Fly” from REO Speedwagon’s You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish album. The song was released in 1978. It’s about a relationship that’s on the verge of ending. He is tired of holding on to a relationship that isn’t working. He has been trying to make it work, but he can’t make her happy. She doesn’t give him enough love. He is tired of pretending that everything is okay when it’s not. He has decided it’s time to move on and start fresh. It hurts him to end things, but it’s time for him to go.

“Time for Me to Fly” is a poignant song about a man who has done everything he can to make a relationship work, but to no avail. He has done everything he can, but it’s not enough for her. The song describes the feeling of letting someone go that you love but can no longer please. It teaches you to let go and move on with your life. It also lets you know when the relationship isn’t worth fighting for.

In relationships, there are times when you have to break up and free yourself from the pain of the relationship. It’s the equivalent to waving the white flag. It can be hard to walk away, but it can be for the best. You can play this song for your ex so they will know what the breaking point was for you in the relationship. It will let your ex know that you tried to make it work but it wasn’t worth it.

# 4 – Your Time Is Gonna Come by Led Zeppelin

“Your Time Is Gonna Come” is from Led Zeppelin’s eponymous album. The song was released in 1969. The song is about a man who feels betrayed by the woman he loves. She lied, cheated, and hurt him. This is all she seems to do. She hurts him when she treats him this way. Her time is going to come. She will get what is coming to her. She will pay for her actions one way or the other.

“Your Time Is Gonna Come” is a cautionary tale about hurting people. It’s a reminder that you will pay for hurting someone. He wasn’t afraid to warn her that her time was coming. It will teach you that people will regret treating you disrespectfully. This song is perfect for anyone who is in a relationship like the one Led Zeppelin described in the track.

This is the perfect song to send to your ex to let the person know that karma is getting them. It allows them know they won’t get away with treating you like they did. Their actions will have consequences. You might need to play this song for your ex to get over what happened. It will let them know that if they thought they would get away with treating you the way they did, they were wrong about that.

# 3 – Love Bites by Def Leppard

“Love Bites” from Def Leppard’s Hysteria album comes in at number three. The song was released in 1988. The song is about love bringing you pain and pleasure. Love can be amazing, but it can break your heart. Relationships are risky because there’s a potential of getting hurt. It’s hard to be in a relationship when you don’t trust the other person. He questions how she feels about him. Is their relationship only physical? Was he delusional when he believed they would be together forever?

“Love Bites” is a reflective song about a one-sided relationship. He questions how genuine her love is for him. He becomes insecure because he doesn’t believe she loves him like he loves her. He’s not sure if she’s only using him. One-sided relationships can be cruel. You put your heart out there, but you’re not sure your partner feels the same. Def Leppard did a great job putting this feeling into words for the listeners. The words are so good that you can allow your ex to hear them. This song will give you a chance to let your ex know how you feel about being treated as if you didn’t matter.

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# 2 – You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi

The runner-up on our list is “You Give Love a Bad Name” from Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet album. The song was released in 1986. It’s about a failed relationship. He was deceived and betrayed by his lover. He is bitter and upset. He is determined to get over the pain of betrayal. He fell for her false appearance and her promises. She is manipulative and uses her looks to hide her true intentions. He feels trapped in an unhealthy relationship. The relationship has become a prison, and he can’t break free. He doesn’t just put everything on her. He takes his part in the relationship, which is going sour.

“You Give Love a Bad Name” is a dramatic song about a man who falls in love with a manipulative woman. He is bitter because she has betrayed him. It depicts the feeling of being hurt by someone who is supposed to love you. The lyrics convey that love can jade your heart. Love can make it hard for you to see the betrayal from your partner. This is the perfect song to play for your ex if your relationship ends badly. This song doesn’t hold back on blaming the ex for what happened. Bon Jovi lets you know how bitter the man is towards the woman he lost. This is precisely what you can play for your ex so they know how upset you are at what they did to you.

# 1 – You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette

The number one song on our 10 Classic Rock Songs To Send To Your Ex list is “You Oughta Know,” and it appears on Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill album. The song came out in 1995. The song is about a woman who is bitter about her ex moving on with his life. He dated the new girl immediately after he broke up with her. It was painful for her. The anger has built up inside of her. She wants to get revenge on him. She wants him to know what he did to her. She wants him to feel the pain she feels. If it were possible for her to make him feel her pain, she would do it.

“You Oughta Know” is a bitter anthem about a woman upset that her boyfriend has moved on after their breakup while she is still in pain. Alanis Morissette describes a very angry scenario about a woman who wants to see her ex-boyfriend suffer because of how he treats her. She feels how most of us would feel if our exes moved on as fast as the one she describes in the song. We would want to get revenge against them for moving on so fast, especially if we still feel the breakup’s pain.

You can play this song for your ex to let your ex know that you are bitter about what they did to you. This song could be your way of telling your ex exactly how you feel. Your ex will know how angry you are about the situation. Your ex will think you are bitter about what happened between you. This song can help fans get over their breakups because it gives them a chance to let them know what they did to them.

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SPECIAL NOMINATION FOR LEGENDARY STATUS

You’re Breaking My Heart – Harry Nilsson

In a category of its own because nothing else comes close is Harry Nilsson’s “You’re Breaking My Heart.” There isn’t much to explain that isn’t completely apparent in the song’s first five seconds. If you’re unsure what I mean, just press play, and it will become abundantly clear why this track stands entirely on its own. The song, from Nilsson’s 1972 album Son of Schmilsson, is notorious. Produced by Richard Perry, the track features an impressive lineup of musicians, including George Harrison on slide guitar (credited under a pseudonym), Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Klaus Voormann on bass. The song is a sharp contrast to Nilsson’s usual melodic ballads, showcasing his irreverent humor and willingness to push boundaries, making it one of his most audacious works.

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