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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nothing Compares 2 USinéad O’Connor
Originally, it was a Prince song that O’Connor covered.
It’s often said to be a more tear-jerking version than the original.
The song expresses a heart that can’t forget a former lover.
The title “Nothing Compares 2U” means “You are so important that no one else can compare to you.”
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?”