The internet loves to make us hate things, and pop songs are no exception. Everyone has an opinion, but there are some songs that serve as pop culture time capsules and they should be respected. Here are four songs that we’ve been told to hate, but I just can’t bring myself to do it.
“Truly Madly Deeply”— Savage Garden
Released in 1997, “Truly Madly Deeply” has the reputation of being a little cheesy by today’s standards. However, the reality of this pop song is anything but lame. The international version of this song featured a drum machine track instead of the acoustic guitar of the Australian version, which could explain why some believe it’s cheesy. Still, the lyrics and vocal performances were born out of homesickness, as Savage Garden member Darren Hayes found himself away from his family in Brisbane, Australia for the first time while he and Daniel Jones recorded the album in Sydney. “Truly Madly Deeply” may be a little cheesy now, but in …