Remember when you’d scribble down your karaoke picks on napkins at dodgy bars while wearing butterfly clips or a plaid shirt?
For every 90s kid, the mic is not just a mic, it’s a time machine.
These songs are guaranteed to transform any night into a full-on throwback sing-along.
Whether you’re belting out Britney with zero shame or air-guitaring to Oasis, here are 25 classics that keep the 90s alive — one chorus at a time.
I Want It That Way By Backstreet Boys
You can’t call it a karaoke night until five drunk mates attempt the harmonies.
Wonderwall By Oasis
The unofficial British national anthem for anyone who ever bought a cheap acoustic guitar.
Wannabe By Spice Girls
A guaranteed floor-filler. Extra points if your group knows all the rap bits.
…Baby One More Time By Britney Spears
Pigtails or no pigtails, you’re still the pop princess for 3 minutes.
Livin’ La Vida Loca By Ricky Martin
Your chance to roll your R’s and do a spin. 90s Latin pop at its cheeky best.
Man! I Feel Like a Woman! By Shania Twain
For that moment when everyone’s inner diva emerges.
Don’t Speak By No Doubt
For heartbreak karaoke sessions. Sing like you’re in a mid-90s heartbreak montage.
Zombie By The Cranberries
Haunting, cathartic, and more powerful with a room full of friends.
Torn By Natalie Imbruglia
If you didn’t have the CD single, did you even live through 1997?
Creep By Radiohead
A dark karaoke choice that weirdly brings everyone closer together.
No Scrubs By TLC
An eternal shout-out to independent queens everywhere.
Killing Me Softly By The Fugees
The soulful sing-along that makes you feel cooler than you are.
Genie in a Bottle By Christina Aguilera
Pop vocal warm-up time. Belt with caution.
My Heart Will Go On By Celine Dion
Hold the mic like a ship’s railing. You know you want to.
Barbie Girl By Aqua
The novelty hit that makes every 90s party a bit more ridiculous.
All Star By Smash Mouth
Some people hate it, but everyone sings it.
You Oughta Know By Alanis Morissette
Raw 90s rage — perfect for when your ex shows up.
Smooth By Santana ft. Rob Thomas
Because it’s still one of the coolest crossovers of the era.
Say My Name By Destiny’s Child
Girl group energy. Bring your friends for the best harmonies.
Angels By Robbie Williams
If you’re British or Irish, you know this is the drunken finale song.
Ironic By Alanis Morissette
Great for everyone who wants to argue what’s actually ironic.
I’ll Be There For You By The Rembrandts
The Friends theme. Clap. Clap. Clap. Clap.
Macarena By Los Del Rio
A dance floor train wreck — but in a good way.
MMMBop By Hanson
Because you probably still don’t know the words — but you’ll mumble along.
Tubthumping By Chumbawamba
“I get knocked down…” The night’s not over till this plays.
So there it is, the ultimate karaoke playlist for every 90s kid who still knows every lyric by heart.
Did we miss your favourite? Drop your go-to 90s karaoke anthem in the comments — we might just add it to round two.
