Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the '90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
Heart-wrenching, lyrical melodies and lyrics are the allure of breakup songs.
This time, we’re introducing hits from the ’90s.
They’re Western songs, so pay attention to the lyrics, too.
It can be fun to look up the lyrics on a translation site.
Let’s paint the scenes 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)
Stay(I Missed You)Lisa Loeb
This song, used on the soundtrack of the 1994 film Reality Bites, became a smash hit.
It was Ethan Hawke—Lisa’s friend—who introduced the song to director Ben Stiller.
Many people also remember the music video he directed.
Never EverAll Saints
A signature song by the British girl group All Saints, who were active in the ’90s.
It reached number one on the charts in Australia and New Zealand.
The lyrics express the feelings of a girl who’s suddenly been dumped and is confused, asking, “What on earth was wrong with me?”
From the Bottom of My Broken HeartBritney Spears
A track from Britney’s debut album, “…Baby One More Time.” In this song about a first heartbreak, Britney, who emerged as a teen pop star, was recognized not just for her cuteness but for her expressive ability as a singer.
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.
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.