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 (11–20)
I TryMacy Gray
A single released in 1999.
It’s the signature song of [the artist/band] and later won a Grammy Award.
The lyrics depict someone trying to break up before getting hurt, yet finding themselves at a loss for words.
Despite being a heartbreak song, it has a poppy and upbeat feel.
Don’t SpeakNo Doubt
This is a 1995 hit from No Doubt, the ska band known for Gwen Stefani’s punchy vocals.
It’s often ranked among the top five breakup songs of the ’90s—a classic that captures the pain of not being able to accept a breakup, set to an unforgettable melody.
I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan
This song, used on the soundtrack of the 1995 film “The Brothers McMullen,” was later released in a live version in 1999, climbed the charts, and went on to win a Grammy Award.
It’s a track noted for its beautiful melody and Sarah’s sweet vocals.
Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys
The poignant ballad by the American group Backstreet Boys is a moving song themed around heartbreak and loneliness.
Featuring beautiful strings and a wistful melody, the members’ emotive vocals strike a chord.
Included on the May 1999 album “Millennium,” it was released as a single in December of the same year.
It became a global hit, reaching as high as No.
6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
As a song that offers solace to those grappling with a sense of loss, it continues to be beloved by many listeners today.
November RainGuns N’ Roses
A 1991 song by Guns N’ Roses.
It sings about the heartache of a love that has ended, like being struck by the cold November rain.
At nearly nine minutes long, it is the longest song ever to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.