Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the '90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
A heart-wrenching, lyrical breakup song whose melody and lyrics are truly captivating.
This time, we’re introducing hits from the ’90s.
Since they’re Western songs, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics.
It can be fun to look up the lyrics on a translation site, too.
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 and popular tracks (21–30)
You Outta KnowAlanis Morissette
A hit song from 1995 by Alanis Morissette, a diva who defined the ’90s.
The raw, vengeful lyrics about being unable to forget the man who left her are painful, yet the light beat even lends the track a refreshing feel.
Listening to it when you’re struggling might make you feel even more negative.
AlwaysBon Jovi
One of Bon Jovi’s signature songs, a massive 1994 hit that sold over three million copies worldwide.
With its passionate vocals about being unable to forget a finished romance, the song resonated with many men.
For many, this is the definitive breakup song of the ’90s.
Breakup songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s: world-famous classics and popular tracks (31–40)
LingerThe Cranberries
A 1993 hit by the Irish band The Cranberries.
Many people are likely familiar with this breakup song, sung in Dolores’s dreamy, unforgettable voice.
It’s a poignant yet intense song addressed to a boyfriend who ran off with another woman.
I Have NothingWhitney Houston
Alongside “I Will Always Love You,” which was used in the 1992 film The Bodyguard, this song can be considered one of Whitney Houston’s signature tracks.
With her overwhelming vocals, Whitney lays bare a pleading heart that says nothing would be left without you.