Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the '90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
A heartbreak song with bittersweet, lyrical melodies and lyrics that captivate.
This time, we’re featuring hits from the ’90s.
Since they’re Western songs, pay attention to the lyrics, too.
It can be fun to look up the lyrics on a translation site.
Let’s paint the scene from the literal Japanese translations.
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Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s: World-famous classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Foolish GamesJewel
A talented singer-songwriter with 30 million albums sold worldwide, Jewel released this single in 1995.
It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
With few words, it vividly conveys the cold realization of being in love with love itself, born from a relationship where she feels no affection from her partner and is constantly hurt.
One Last CryBrian McKnight
Brian McKnight’s 1992 hit single—he’s the younger brother of Take 6’s Claude McKnight.
When it comes to tear-jerking breakup songs of the ’90s, this is the one.
It’s a ballad that showcases Brian’s overwhelming vocal prowess.
My AllMariah Carey
This Latin-tinged ballad, released as the final single from the 1998 album “Butterfly,” became her 13th No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Inspired by the culture she experienced in Puerto Rico, it sets a poignant longing for a separated lover against the sound of acoustic guitar.
From whispery lows to soaring highs in the finale, Mariah Carey’s delicate vocals shine throughout.
The monochrome music video directed by Herb Ritts is equally beautiful, with seaside and lighthouse imagery that enhances the song’s sensual world.
A heart-stirring classic ballad, perfect for nights when you can’t be with the one you love.
Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks (11–20)
AgainJanet Jackson
A single from Janet’s fifth album, “janet.” released in ’93.
It spent two consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
The song portrays the poignant situation of falling in love again with someone who has been hurt in the past.
Janet’s clear, pure vocals are captivating.
Without YouMariah Carey
Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit.
The original song was by a 1970s rock group called Badfinger, and many artists—Mariah included—have covered it.
It’s a cover version so widespread that many people think of it as Mariah’s own song.
Don’t Wanna Lose You NowBackstreet Boys
A track from the Backstreet Boys—a popular boy band formed in 1993—featured on their third album, Millennium, released in 1999.
The song expresses a poignant feeling of being unable to accept a sudden breakup, constantly asking oneself what went wrong.
Ex-FactorLauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill’s big hit.
It’s a famous song that’s always included on lists of R&B breakup tracks.
I want people who are in tough relationships—where there’s love but constant trouble—to listen to it.
It will soothe a heart that’s grown tired of loving.