Six-Pack Playlist - Conscious Uncoupling
Oh…you’re still here? I thought you’d be gone by now…
Spring has officially sprung, y’all, and you know what that means: time to be rid of these chains that have tethered us to our winter baes. It is now time to commence the uncuffing process.
For those who need a crash course in Cuffing 101, Professor Bow Wow, and his TAs, have put together this helpful tutorial video.
If you’re anything like us, you’ve maintained your singledom through the winter months. But if you’ve had a s/o warming your bed on the coldest of nights, saying goodbye for the summer might be harder than you thought. Here are six songs to help you breakup without breaking down.
You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette
Don’t even try to come to me and tell me you don’t scream sing this in the shower. This is an all-the-time jam. But when it comes to breakups, whether they’re amicable or downright dirty, there is no one more well-versed in coping than Alanis. She broke up with this guy, so she oughta know…
End Of The Road
Boyz II Men
First thing’s first: Philly soul is criminally underrated. Second of all, is there a better song to signal the end of a long, cold, winter’s engagement? We’ve reached the end of the road. It’s been real.
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Paul Simon
You might be the type who just isn’t cut out for confrontation. You don’t want to be the villain, and you would prefer to avoid that difficult talk altogether. That is okay. Luckily, in 1975, Paul Simon literally assembled a manual of potential options for when you would just prefer to leave without explanation.
It’s Too Late
Carole King
When you want to be super dramatic about the end of your winter fling, just crank up Tapestry and dance around your living room. Carole is understated and classy. Just like you. Now go meet some strange people at a bar.
Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You
Led Zeppelin
If you’re in the sales game, you are probably familiar with the term “upfront contract.” Essentially, it means you’re setting expectations for what is about to follow. But instead of letting the other side know you’re going to try to make a sale, this Zep classic is pretty straightforward about its intentions. “You know I’m gonna leave you/I’ll leave you when the summertime/Leave you when the summer comes a rollin’/Leave you when the summer comes along.”
That Robert Plant is a man of his word. You can bet that he is going to leave you. He made it perfectly clear
Ridin’ Solo
Jason Derulo
*In my best Jason Derulo voice* “Jay-SON DeRULoooooo”
Now that’s he’s been properly introduced, let me tell you why he makes the list. First and foremost, I 100% forgot about this song and then found it while researching for this post and started having visceral flashbacks to high school. Obviously, I had to share. But then I did some more research, and realized it’s release date is around this time of year back in 2010. I think Derulo knew this would be an uncuffing anthem.
