These hit songs from the 1990s have pretty shocking lyrics. And if you weren't listening closely, you might have missed them.

Why It’s Too Painful: Leave it to the grunge era to turn heartbreak into one of the most beautifully poetic and devastating songs to date. The emotional weight of “Black” came from Pearl Jam frontman ...

If you remember a time when MTV played music videos and bands routinely sold CDs, then you’ll likely know these rock lyrics from the 1990s.

Just like every decade before it — and since — the ‘90s sounded completely different from all other musical eras. It was an incredibly raw time in the music industry, with new genres popping up and ...

A truly iconic hit single from an emblem of ‘90s angst, with a music video that’s been seared into the mind’s eye of anyone who lived through the decade. Coolio sampled Stevie Wonder’s “Pastime ...

One of the boldest pop songs of a generation has become TikTok's latest obsession, 32 years after its debut. Janet Jackson ...