Guess the 90s song from the lyrics?

We know the Nineties are having a moment, but it’s not all about fashion… Just how well do you know the golden oldie music and musicians? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz on the lyrics of ten top hits of the 1990s.

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

Which 1997 song made a big comeback in 2023 thanks to a huge movie release, with the lyrics: “Life in plastic, it’s fantastic ?”

A: Genie in a Bottle – Christina Aguilera B: Barbie Girl – Aqua C: Paranoid Android – Radiohead D: Fantasy – Mariah Carey

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

Which 1990s Christmas classic has the lyric:
“I don’t care about the presents, 
underneath the Christmas tree?”

A: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee B: Stay Another Day – East 17 C: White Christmas – Bing Crosby D: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

Which grunge song had it’s singer suggesting:
“With the lights out, it’s less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us?”

A: Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana B: Let Me Entertain You – Robbie Williams C: Jeremy – Pearl Jam D: Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

Which girl group debut single said: 
“I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want?”

A: Wannabe – Spice Girls B: I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys C: Man! I Feel like a Woman – Shania Twain D: Pure Shores – All Saints

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

What nineties Britpop classic would you be singing if you started with the lyrics: 
“Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you
And by now, you should’ve somehow realised what you gotta do?”

A: Connection- Elastica B: Alright – SuperGrass C: Wonderwall – Oasis D: Common People – Pulp

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Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

One party smash hit of the 1990s is still going strong today. The lyrics are in Spanish and English (but this song is best known for its dance moves) : “When I dance, they call me…”

A: Saturday Night – Whigfield B: Macarena – Los del Rio C: Cha-Cha Slide – DJ Casper D: Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

This song only needs one lyric (there are others but does anyone really know them?)
“Wooo-hooo!”

A: The Sign – Ace of Base B: Common People – Pulp C: Song 2 – Blur D: Loaded – Primal Scream

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

This song was a true one hit wonder, famous mainly for being the theme tune for one of the most popular 1990s sitcoms:
“So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your job’s a joke, you’re broke
Your love life’s DOA”

A: Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden B: Waterfalls – TLC C: You Get What You Give – New Radicals D: I’ll Be There for You – The Rembrandts

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

Back in 1999, someone we know as a huge solo female star was part of a group. Which of their songs said: 
“Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you”

A: Ready or Not – The Fugees B: Don’t Let Go – En Vogue C: Say My Name – Destiny’s Child D: Hold On – Wilson Phillips

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

For your final question… we know you know this one, and you won’t need any more lyrics than this for it to be stuck in your head all day: I’m Blue…

A: Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin B: Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini – Bombalurina C: Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something D: Blue (Da Ba Dee) – Eiffel 65

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