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)
Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton
A quintessential ballad of the ’90s.
It has that wistful, unmistakably ’90s R&B vibe.
The emotional lyrics portray the anguish of being unable to accept the heartbreak of being told goodbye, and Tony’s powerful, punchy, overwhelming vocals deliver it in a way that will move you to tears.
End of The RoadBoyz II Men
A signature 90s R&B group, Boyz II Men’s 1992 single.
It spent 13 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It captures the feelings for an unforgettable person after a dead-end romance, delivered through beautiful harmonies.
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.
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.
LovefoolCardigans
A big hit from 1995.
Many people probably remember it because it was used on the soundtrack of the film Romeo + Juliet.
The song expresses a desperate lament over a lover’s change of heart.
It’s one of those tracks whose catchy chorus you can’t help but hum along to.