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“Criminal” - Fiona Apple

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

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Possession: From Stalker Letters to Misinterpreted Love Song

This chapter explores the inspiration behind Sarah McLachlan's song Possession, influenced by disturbing stalker letters, and how it was misconstrued as a love song. It also delves into the personal experience of a listener who was deeply affected by a song during their teenage years, reflecting on the power of music to evoke unpredictable emotions.

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