5 Nostalgic Songs From the '90s

I won't judge if you start singing No.5 in your head.

​By: Kristy O'Connell

​On my way to school this morning, two songs came on the radio that were from the ‘90s, and they weren’t just any ‘90s songs – because for some reason, these songs triggered my feelings more than most older songs from that decade that come on the radio here and there. I couldn’t help but feel an especially powerful sense of nostalgia, and it was absolutely awesome! I immediately thought to share it with you.

Music, like smells, has a special ability to grab a hold of my heartstrings and bring me straight back to my childhood. And I can’t lie, I definitely enjoy reliving the times when smart gadgets weren’t a thing, “Rugrats,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, and “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” ruled our world, jellies were in style, and of course, Tamogatchis kept us up all night.

​I’ve created a list of five songs from the ‘90s that really excite me and hopefully will remind you as well of your inner ‘90s kid, even if you weren’t born in the ‘90s. Enjoy!

1. "IRIS"

By Goo Goo Dolls (1998)

3. “WANNABE”
BY THE SPICE GIRLS (1996)

2. “TRULY MADLY DEEPLY”
BY SAVAGE GARDEN (1997)

4. “BARBIE GIRL”
​BY AQUA(1997)

5. “CANT TOUCH THIS"
BY MC HAMMER (1990)

And there you have it -- neon colors, the era of grunge, frosted tips, the beginning of dance crazes and today’s very best karaoke songs. There’s nothing like a little bit of the ‘90s to brighten your day. Take a stab at listening to some of these tunes, and before you know it you’ll be singing “Wannabe” in the shower.