4 Songs 90s High Schoolers Knew Every Word To
The article highlights four songs that the writer believes defined 1990s high-school music and were widely known by teenagers. It presents them as enduring tracks associated with romance, alienation, bullying, optimism and teenage angst.
The songs are Oasis’s “Wonderwall”, Radiohead’s “Creep”, Smash Mouth’s “All Star” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. The article notes that “Wonderwall” was later described by Noel Gallagher as being about an imaginary friend, “Creep” became Radiohead’s biggest song, “All Star” drew inspiration from bullied children, and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” combined pop appeal with Nirvana’s expression of teenage frustration.
- Four songs became defining anthems for 1990s teenagers.
- The selection spans romance, alienation, bullying and angst.
- “Wonderwall”, “Creep”, “All Star” and “Teen Spirit” remain recognisable.