The Britpop years (roughly 1993–1999) were full of swagger, parkas, and bands who genuinely believed they could rewrite music history — but when Christmas rolled around, even the coolest acts couldn’t resist releasing something festive, ironic, or just plain odd. And while Fairytale of New York, Slade, and Mariah get wheeled out every year without fail, these Britpop-era Christmas singles… don’t. Some were great. Some were bizarre. Some were clearly written in 20 minutes betw

At 12 years old, you’re convinced pop stars are basically poets. Every line feels like it carries the weight of the universe — heartbreak, destiny, the meaning of life. Then you grow up, hear the same lyric again, and think: wait… what? Here are five pop lyrics that once felt poetic, intense, and soul-shaping — but now read a bit more like diary scribbles written during a maths lesson. 5. “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends” – Spice Girls, “Wannabe” (1996

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