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The Piña Colada song carves a trajectory across the chart over the course of the song.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are two singers with opposing POVs

[–] themeatbridge 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

But they both think the other is to blame for their breakup and feel ambivalence towards the other.

He doesn't need her love, but she's cut all contact and wants nothing to do with him. That makes him feel like she never cared for him.

She feels neglected and gaslighted, realizing that he was hung up on an ex before her, and just doesn't want to put up with any more of his bullshit.