00:00And if you complain once more, you'll be damned, I love you
00:08Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most compelling,
00:12vicious, and or entertaining revenge tracks from the 1990s.
00:16I'm here to remind the air
00:20Number 10, Bills, Bills, Bills, Destiny's Child
00:23You're asking for my keys? You're tripping, you need your own car.
00:26No, here, I'm sick of you, I'm sick of you. Yasha, why are you bugging?
00:30In one of their best songs, Destiny's Child lays out a good argument against dating a scrub.
00:35The singers talk about a man that's asking for too many favors.
00:38You have the audacity to even come and step to me
00:42Ask to hold some money from me until you get your check next week
00:45Instead of being equals, the toxic union breaks down as the partner takes advantage of his
00:50girlfriend's wallet. The band members take their frustrations out on him by asking for some help
00:54in return.
01:02Detailing the horrors of a one-sided relationship,
01:05Bills, Bills, Bills is an anthem for women considering an exit.
01:08The number one hit feels like sweet revenge to all those boyfriends that might have slighted you.
01:19Number 9, Santeria, Sublime
01:22I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball
01:27If you never listen to the words, you might think this is a more chill song,
01:31as the reggae influence creates a fun vibe.
01:33Tune in to the aggressive lyrics though and you'll find a murder plot inside this 1990s classic.
01:38The singer contemplates what he would do if he found the guy that took his girl.
01:42Tell Sanjito that if he knows what is good for him, he best go run and hide
01:49It blossoms into a dark fantasy, mixing in some references to religion and violence.
01:54The vocalist sounds like he's having a good time despite mentioning a potential murder weapon,
01:58which makes it more disturbing.
02:04Sublime's laid-back style lulls you into this narrative,
02:07taking you down a rabbit hole of twisted detours.
02:12Punk ass, what I really want to know
02:16Number 8, No Vaseline, Ice Cube
02:26This song elevated Ice Cube's solo career and revealed his feelings about N.W.A.
02:31The rapper left his group for independence,
02:32but he had a few words to say about their direction and musical choices.
02:36He name-checks members like Dr. Dre and Eazy-E,
02:39along with referencing his old manager Jerry Heller.
02:43Cube doesn't leave anyone out, using explicit language to get his point across.
02:50He also wants revenge for songs which aimed at him,
02:53such as 100 Miles and Runnin', fighting back in an entertaining performance.
03:04You could argue that he ended the feud right there.
03:07With the title alone, this intense production raised the bar for diss tracks.
03:12Number 7, Strong Enough, Cher
03:22On her hit album Believe, Cher proves her musical strength once again.
03:26She also knows how to tell off an unfaithful partner.
03:29Strong Enough details how she really feels about a bad boyfriend,
03:33standing up for herself in bold fashion.
03:35There's no more to say, so save your breath and walk away.
03:40The singer doesn't want to be taken for granted or shared with someone else.
03:44Putting her foot down, the artist makes it clear you shouldn't mess with her.
03:47Now I'm telling you that I'm strong enough to live without you, strong enough.
03:55It is yet another exciting record from the vocalist's 1990s resurgence.
03:59Combining her forceful lyrics and her legendary talents,
04:02she shows that she's a multi-generational icon with a youthful energy.
04:13Number 6, It's Not Right But It's Okay, Whitney Houston
04:23Who would be fool enough to cheat on Whitney Houston?
04:26This song considers the impossible as the singer discovers the truth.
04:30Her vocals convey the emotion and underlying heartbreak accompanying her lover's betrayal.
04:40But rather than living with sadness, the artist moves on with a positive attitude.
04:44It's an inspirational message along with being a showcase for Houston's greatness.
04:48Using her powerful range, she charts a course for freedom.
04:52The awesome tune takes the high road as the vocalist takes a brave stand.
04:56By the time it reaches the chorus, she makes people see the bright side of breaking up.
05:08Number 5, Caught Out There, Khalees
05:22Sometimes being direct can be poetic.
05:25Caught Out There captures Khalees at the start of her career, showing that she is a force of nature.
05:30The lyrics detail her response to someone being unfaithful.
05:33She runs down a list of her good deeds, demonstrating that she really cared about him.
05:45The evidence piles up against him until the angry chorus erupts.
05:49With all of her might, Khalees unleashes a firestorm against a cheater.
06:00It's exactly the kind of thing you want to say to somebody if they've hurt you.
06:04Backed by a catchy beat, this singer raises the bar for lyrical vengeance.
06:15Number 4, Creep, TLC
06:19There are a number of different ways a person might respond to a cheater.
06:29Some people might leave, but others might want to get even.
06:32This gives Creep by TLC an edginess that other songs don't have.
06:43The song proposes a controversial route, causing a rift among the R&B trio.
06:48Lisa Left Eye Lopez didn't agree with the lyrics and objected to cheating as a response.
06:57Considering this backstory, the song is even more interesting to revisit.
07:01The excellent beat and production values are practically hypnotic.
07:04Whether you agree with the words or not, the killer groove makes you want to sing and dance along.
07:09Number 3, Francis Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle, Nirvana.
07:28For their third studio album, these grunge titans created some great deep tracks.
07:33This one in particular showcases Kurt Cobain's knack for melodies and engaging lyrics.
07:39Referencing the movie actress, Francis Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle might also be one of the band's best titles.
07:50The lead singer mixes complex thoughts about fame, the media, and mental health with Farmer's story.
08:03Cobain doesn't hold back here either, making audiences consider the comfort in being sad.
08:08It likely inspired listeners to read up on the horrors of the subject's life.
08:12With his gritty voice, the vocalist brought all of his emotions to every performance.
08:23Number 2, Hit Em Up, Tupac featuring Outlaws.
08:26Nothing gets past Tupac.
08:28When he wanted to ramp up the East and West Coast rivalry, he didn't do it lightly.
08:32Hit Em Up goes after Bad Boy Records and people like the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy.
08:39From the start, Tupac Shakur lays into his musical enemies.
08:44He doesn't mince words or leave you hanging about how he feels in what might even be the most aggressive diss track of the 1990s.
08:58If there's one lesson to take away from the song, it's that few people could compete with Shakur's artistry.
09:03This intensely visceral attack has not aged a day.
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09:28Number 1, You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette.
09:31I wish nothing but the best for you both.
09:38For one of her most famous tracks, Alanis Morissette leaves nothing to the imagination.
09:43This hit from Jagged Little Pill might be the ultimate revenge piece from recent rock history.
09:47Starting with the explicit opening verse, the singer gets under your skin with her pointed words.
09:52And would she have your baby? I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother.
09:59It's penned with raw intensity, and the fury in her voice captures that intensity perfectly.
10:04Over the years, audiences theorized that the target might have been Dave Coulier from Full House.
10:09This potential detail adds a layer, but even without it, the track makes an indelible impression.
10:23Regardless of who it's about, You Oughta Know is an artist at her most angry.
10:29What's your personal choice for the greatest revenge anthem? Let us know in the comments below.
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