In a bizarre twist of fate, 29 years after his untimely demise, American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley has finally achieved US chart success. His hauntingly beautiful ballad 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' ascended to number 97 on the US Hot 100 this week, catapulted by the immense popularity of TikTok.
The song's resurgence is largely attributed to the platform's user base discovering and falling in love with Buckley's soul-stirring romanticism. A perfect blend of passion and sorrow, 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' sees Buckley pouring his heart out as he pines for a lost love. The poignant lyrics - "All my blood for the sweetness of her laughter … she's the tear that hangs inside my soul for ever" - continue to evoke strong emotions from listeners worldwide.
Buckley's sole studio album, 'Grace', released in 1994, remains a touchstone among college students and hopeless romantics. Although it initially reached number 82 on the US charts, it went on to become a platinum seller. The track has long been a fan favorite and is often cited as one of Buckley's most poignant works.
Tragically, Buckley never got the chance to follow up 'Grace' with another album due to his untimely death in 1997. His music remained largely unknown for many years until the release of posthumous compilations like 'Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk' and 'You and I'. The latter contains cover versions he recorded in 1993, including tracks by Bob Dylan, the Smiths, and Led Zeppelin.
Buckley's success on TikTok has also been mirrored by other 90s-alternative artists. Radiohead's 'Let Down', from their 1997 album 'OK Computer', charted for the first time in 2025 due to its popularity on the platform. It highlights the immense influence of TikTok in shaping musical tastes and introducing new audiences to long-forgotten classics.
The song's resurgence is largely attributed to the platform's user base discovering and falling in love with Buckley's soul-stirring romanticism. A perfect blend of passion and sorrow, 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' sees Buckley pouring his heart out as he pines for a lost love. The poignant lyrics - "All my blood for the sweetness of her laughter … she's the tear that hangs inside my soul for ever" - continue to evoke strong emotions from listeners worldwide.
Buckley's sole studio album, 'Grace', released in 1994, remains a touchstone among college students and hopeless romantics. Although it initially reached number 82 on the US charts, it went on to become a platinum seller. The track has long been a fan favorite and is often cited as one of Buckley's most poignant works.
Tragically, Buckley never got the chance to follow up 'Grace' with another album due to his untimely death in 1997. His music remained largely unknown for many years until the release of posthumous compilations like 'Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk' and 'You and I'. The latter contains cover versions he recorded in 1993, including tracks by Bob Dylan, the Smiths, and Led Zeppelin.
Buckley's success on TikTok has also been mirrored by other 90s-alternative artists. Radiohead's 'Let Down', from their 1997 album 'OK Computer', charted for the first time in 2025 due to its popularity on the platform. It highlights the immense influence of TikTok in shaping musical tastes and introducing new audiences to long-forgotten classics.
I don't get why this is happening now after all these years... Like, what's so special about 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' that people are gonna start liking it again? 
Is it really that deep or was it just a product of its time? I mean, I've heard the song before and it's okay, but I didn't think it was life-changing... 
And what's with all these artists getting success from TikTok now? It's like the platform is bringing back old music for us to obsess over again. I guess that's cool if you're a fan of '90s alt rock and stuff, but it's just weird to me how it's happening... 
Jeff Buckley's music has always been so special, it's crazy that his song is gettin' all this love on TikTok. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned ballad about lost love? 
I'm loving this nostalgia wave, you know? Seeing Jeff Buckley's music resurface is just amazing! It makes me think back to my own kid's formative years when alternative rock was all the rage. They'd be glued to their iPods playing Pearl Jam and Radiohead nonstop, and now it's like they're discovering the same old sounds on TikTok 
. As a parent, it's wild to see how music can transcend time like that. And I gotta say, 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' is such a beautiful song... it still gives me chills every time! 
. I'm surprised it took so long for his music to reach a whole new generation. But hey, 29 years late isn't really that bad, right? 
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, like I'm so stoked that Jeff Buckley's song finally made it to the US charts after all these years! 
It's crazy how his music is still touching hearts on TikTok and getting introduced to a whole new generation 
. I mean, 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' is such a hauntingly beautiful song, it's no wonder people are falling in love with it 
. The way Buckley pours his heart out in those poignant lyrics... gives me chills 
. And can we talk about how awesome it is that other 90s-alt artists like Radiohead are getting their music back on the charts too? 
I'm not surprised though, I mean, have you seen the videos of people singing along to his songs on the app? It's like he's a modern-day legend or something. 
But let's be real, this is what happens when the internet discovers old music - it gets a second chance at life. 
Radiohead's 'Let Down' too? That's just cool, I guess that song was always a banger anyway. 
Anyway, back to Buckley... 29 years late and he's still rocking our world. What's next, gonna revive the Spice Girls or something? 
Can you believe it?! Jeff Buckley is back 
, like for real this time! I mean, who would've thought that a 29-year gap after his passing would be enough for the US charts to finally give him some love 
. And now, Radiohead is getting a second chance too? 
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