In the updated version, released Tuesday, the couple, whose full names are Aly Michalka and AJ Michalka, add an explicit spin on the previously teen-friendly lyrics. While subtle in changes, the tune came to the delight of the admirers of the performers.
The new version can be heard on their YouTube channel, as well as other sites.
“Potential Breakup Song” was Aly & AJ’s first top 20 single in the United States, peaking at number 17 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2007. It got a second lease of life in the era of TikTok and became a users’ favorite meme on the website.
The release of this explicit version of “Potential Breakup Song” comes just weeks after Aly & AJ released a new song called “Slow Dancing”. They expect to release a new album next year.