In the updated version, released on Tuesday, the couple, whose full names are Aly Michalka and AJ Michalka, add an explicit twist to the lyrics that were once for teenagers. Though subtle in the changes, the melody came to the delight of fans of the performers.
The new version can be heard on their YouTube channel as well as elsewhere.
“Potential Breakup Song” was Aly & AJ’s first top 20 single in the United States, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007. It received its second life in the TikTok era, becoming the favorite meme of site users.
The release of this explicit version of “Potential Breakup Song” comes just weeks after Aly & AJ released a new song called “Slow Dancing.” They hope to release a new album next year.