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Monday, March 07, 2005

Anatomy of a Breakup, The Musical

So I decided a healthy thing would be to make an album of our realtionship. You'll note that The Kings of Convenience have two songs, which is ironic because I bought the CD on my ex's suggestion. I found it mopey, but now I love them...coincidence?

Prologue:
Our young heroine fears for her heart, and issues a bold proclaimation:
Seeing Other People – Belle and Sebastian

First Act:
Time has passed, and our male lead has sufficiently enticed our heroine into exclusivity - now comes the confusion of emotions.
Love is no Big Truth – Kings of Convenience
Love Like Laughter – Beth Orton
Sorry or Please – Kings of Convenience
Bitter Strings – The Jealous Sound

The Breakup:
Unlike the song, our male lead does not "meet you here today", but rather comes to our heroine's house - although the heroine does not mind, the chorus is rather upset by this strategy.
Kiss and Say Goodbye – The Manhattans


The Aftermath:
Our heroine must grieve, and confront her own feelings. Sadness and hurt, but possibly some acceptance?
Ne me quitte pas – Nina Simone
Simonize – Pete Yorn
I Never Wanted - Idlewild
Tear in your Hand – Tori Amos

The Desperate Action:
The acceptance at the end of the Aftermath was false, and our heroine takes desperate action; contacting our male lead.
Hear Me Out – Frou Frou

True Acceptance:
The heroine, stymied by a negative response to her desperate action, finally accepts that this is, indeed, the end. She realizes that despite her feelings for him, our male lead is breaking up with her for his own reasons that she cannot change/influence.
Why Should I Cry for You? – Sting
How’s it Going to Be – 3rd Eye Blind
Smoke – Ben Folds Five

Resolution:
In some way relieved, and hoping that eventually perhaps they can actually "be friends" (she's always remained close with those for whom emotions have been felt), our heroine gladly accepts the lessons learned.
Another Lonely Day – Ben Harper
After You're Gone - Bessie Smith
The Hurt – Cat Stevens

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