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29 Years Ago, a Pop Hit Hid a Dark Meaning Behind Its Sunny Chorus

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Mens Journal NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 01: Photo of HANSON (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns) The 1997 song topped the charts in over 17 countries, but few registered the existential crisis in its lyrics. Key Points Hanson’s “MMMBop” blends upbeat pop with deeper themes of fleeting relationships and youth. Zac Hanson explained, “MMMBop represents a frame of… Read More: 29 Years Ago, a Pop Hit Hid a Dark Meaning… »