Break out the whiskey and tissues. “The best friend a country song ever had was George Jones.” -Dale Watson
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"The Window Up Above"
When you need it: If you think your heartbreak story is sad, just go ahead and take "The Window Up Above" for a spin. It's the story of a husband who desperately loves his wife and is constantly watching her cheat on him and talk shit about their marriage.. Yep, life's not so bad after all.
Most potent lyrics: "I heard you whisper to him softly that our marriage was all wrong. But I hope he makes you happy, and you will never lose his love"
"The Cold Hard Truth"
When you need it: In the moment when you're drowning in guilt over the terrible things you've done, guilt, and self-pity, this latter-day George Jones song will come around to shake your shoulders, look you in the eye, and tell you you're completely right to hate yourself because you really are incredibly selfish. Just kidding: this song is really for the people who are effed over by the selfish bastards among us. Listen to it and pretend that it could sing some sense into them.
Most potent lyrics: "There is a woman we both know, I think you know the one I mean. She gave her heart and soul to you, you gave her only broken dreams."
"She Thinks I Still Care"
When you need it: When you're 'accidentally' walking by your ex-person's apartment or your unrequited crush's favorite bar, this song will power your steps with the power of empathy. Possum's got your back when everyone else is calling you a stalker.
Most potent lyrics: "Just because I haunt the same old places where the mem'ry of her lingers everywhere, just because I'm not the happy guy I used to be, she thinks I still care."
