00:00Do you hide you, do you hide you, do you hide you, let it leave?
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most rocking,
00:11anthemic and or beloved 1990s songs that could be embraced by mothers.
00:16Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Well, I'm here.
00:22Number 10. Come to my window, Melissa Etheridge.
00:26I would dial the numbers just to listen to your breath.
00:31With a self-assured voice, Melissa Etheridge seemed to take the music world by storm.
00:37Her gritty and powerful tones makes Come to my Window a classic.
00:41It became a hit song and a Grammy winner, becoming one of the singer's most recognizable works.
00:46I need you in my blood, I am forsaking all the rest just to reach you.
00:52You have to mention it when you're considering her larger catalog.
00:57Even if you prefer more alternative rock from the 1990s,
01:00you can't deny this single's intense and emotional delivery.
01:04It's one for moms everywhere to enjoy with its fierce and empowering effect.
01:08Taking you right back to the earlier part of the decade,
01:11this catchy chorus is one you still want to scream today.
01:14Number 9. Hold On, Wilson Phillips.
01:34This is not just the song from the end of Bridesmaids.
01:37It's also a fantastic snapshot of the early 1990s.
01:41For Generation X, this is a triumphant single that helped usher in a new decade.
01:46Wilson Phillips are firing on all cylinders with their complimentary vocals.
01:50Not only do the performances give you chills, but the lyrics also prove to be inspiring.
01:55Each line gets better and better until you want to change your life around.
02:03It's both reflective and positive, giving audiences plenty to think about while fist-pumping.
02:08Hold On sounds like the best kind of pep talk from a great mom.
02:19Number 8. Torn, Natalie Imbruglia.
02:27In this cover, the artist introduced herself to a massive audience.
02:34Natalie Imbruglia entered the late 1990s with a signature track to follow her forever.
02:40She grabs listeners right away with her energetic performance.
02:43With great production values, the song digs into a relationship with slick vocals.
02:56Imbruglia helps you work out all of the emotions surrounding a troubled romance.
03:00Both pop and rock moms can get behind this one, with its inviting sounds and deep lyrics.
03:06The hit single seems to endure through all these years.
03:09Even if you can't name the performer, you can likely sing the chorus with your whole heart.
03:14Number 7. Who Will Save Your Soul, Jewel.
03:32You can't deny Jewel's hold on the 1990s.
03:35She could deliver a multi-genre product with a mix of country and rock flair.
03:39Her hit, Who Will Save Your Soul, shows off her singular writing style,
03:44with more than just a good chorus.
03:46The singer also shows off her standout voice.
03:56With every word rolling together like a poem,
03:59the vocalist does what few other mainstream artists do.
04:02She uses the end of the song to push her vocals even further.
04:05It's all sly, rebellious, and worthy of its success.
04:09Shockingly, the track managed to capture a pop audience and a rock sensibility all in one.
04:23Number 6. Cornflake Girl, Tori Amos.
04:26If you're talking about singer-songwriters from the 1990s,
04:38you need to mention Tori Amos.
04:40She's part of a list of amazing and dynamic artists from the time period.
04:44Cornflake Girl finds her at the piano again,
04:47creating a riff that's instantly memorable.
04:49Her lyrics here are far from cliches, either.
05:01Amos makes you want to up your vocabulary,
05:03or at least reach for a dictionary.
05:05She likely won over some well-read audience members back in the day.
05:09Somewhat underrated in the 21st century,
05:11this talented vocalist deserves more than the approval of cool moms.
05:15Number 5. Linger, The Cranberries.
05:33If you're a sucker for a string arrangement,
05:36Linger might be one of your favorites.
05:37The Cranberries set the bar high on their very first album.
05:41Their single is a moody, atmospheric, and emotional piece of music.
05:44Dolores O'Riordan sings through a beautiful production,
05:49letting her accent highlight plenty of enthralling lyrics.
05:59The singer and her band make you feel like a high school kid in 1993.
06:04With its dreamy vocals and heartbreaking themes,
06:07the track likely transports former rockers to an alternative space.
06:11You don't have to be nostalgic about a bygone decade to love it, either.
06:15It's such a sweet number,
06:16but the same band could rock out even more on classics like Zombie.
06:28Number 4. Stupid Girl, Garbage.
06:31With a group of talented musicians,
06:41Garbage staked their own claim for alternative and electronic history.
06:45The result was complicated, successful, and all things rock.
06:49Stupid Girl might be the best encapsulation of their trippy sound.
06:53From Butch Vigg's drums to Shirley Manson's vocals,
06:56this hit is anything but dumb.
06:58It's just the kind of song to ignite a spark within any listener.
07:09Even if your mom opted for more basic pop,
07:12she'll probably find herself lost in the sonic landscapes.
07:16The track feels like the perfect way to explore all your inner angst.
07:19Manson's incredible work mixes with some inspiration from The Clash,
07:23giving fans a striking mashup.
07:25Number 3. Just a Girl, No Doubt.
07:37By the title alone, you can't leave this off any mom rock list.
07:47It's one of No Doubt's most famous and notable tracks.
07:51Gwen Stefani's lyrics and vocal gymnastics are on full display,
07:55making for an energized rocker.
07:57Just a Girl is much more complex than you might remember.
08:00If you grew up with the song,
08:02you likely can't deny its timeless strength.
08:12Stefani and her bandmates probably turned many listeners
08:15into unlikely ska fans.
08:16The riff, production, and overall attitude
08:19make for something special every time you hear the track.
08:22From start to finish,
08:24this anthemic tune still inspires audiences
08:26to embrace their punk side.
08:36Number 2. Every Day is a Winding Road,
08:39Sheryl Crow.
08:40Sheryl Crow's unique songwriting celebrates life,
08:51with this free-spirited hit shining bright.
08:53It's such a positive vibe with some novelistic touches.
08:56With an ear for awesome hooks,
08:58Crow makes you want to sing and hum along.
09:00The chorus instantly improves your mood.
09:03It's a song full of life lessons,
09:05fun stories, and detailed observations.
09:07Every day is a faded inside.
09:13I get a little bit closer.
09:15The songwriter knows how to craft a single,
09:18giving you catchy sounds alongside compelling words.
09:21She brought that same energy to other tunes
09:23like All I Wanna Do.
09:25As the perfect soundtrack for a car ride,
09:27this one should inspire moms to roll down the window
09:29and hit the open road.
09:31All I Wanna Do is Have Some Fun
09:34I Got A Feelin' The Party Has Just Begun
09:38Before we unveil our top pick,
09:41here are a few honorable mentions.
09:43Bitch, Meredith Brooks.
09:45She's completely unafraid to express herself
09:47and her complicated nature.
09:49I'm a bitch, I'm a lover,
09:51I'm a child, I'm a mother,
09:54I'm a sinner, I'm a saint.
09:57Stay, I Missed You, Lisa Loeb.
09:59Reality Bites fans will remember the folk rock hook
10:02and heartfelt execution.
10:04Don't listen hard, don't pay attention
10:07to the distance that you're running,
10:09to anyone, anywhere.
10:11Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover, Sophie B. Hawkins.
10:14The early 1990s hook hits you like a Mack truck,
10:17in a good way.
10:18Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,
10:22I'll walk you till the date like us.
10:25I Touch Myself, Divinals.
10:28A passionate and explicit plea
10:30that you can't help but love.
10:31I don't vote anybody else.
10:35When I think it's true, I touch myself.
10:39Kiss Me, Sixpence None the Richer.
10:42Among the sweetest anthems of its kind,
10:44representing a universal feeling.
10:46Oh, kiss me.
10:49Beneath the milky twilight, leave me.
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11:07From the album Jagged Little Pill,
11:23this single is a great showcase for Alanis Morissette.
11:26The track makes for a takedown of every ex-boyfriend ever.
11:29Many Generation X women might have grown up with this hit,
11:32but they can still rock out to it at any age.
11:35It's arguably become an anthem
11:37for multiple generations now.
11:47Speculation continues about the song's targets,
11:49but that only adds to its enduring place in pop culture.
11:52It's also among the most rocking hits
11:54of Morissette's career.
11:55You Ought to Know is universal in its anger,
11:58but always able to get our blood pumping in the best way.
12:01I'm here
12:02to remind you
12:05of a mess you left
12:07Did we forget another mom rocker from the 1990s?
12:12Let us know in the comments.
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