TikTok has given Jeff Buckley, who passed away in 1997, his first US Top 100 hit nearly three decades after his death. The haunting ballad "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" has skyrocketed to No 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, catapulting the 29-year-old starlet into the spotlight once again.
The resurgence of Buckley's music can be attributed to the viral success of TikTok videos featuring his song. With its romantic lyrics and soaring vocals, "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" has captured the hearts of a new generation of listeners who have discovered Buckley's spirited and emotive songwriting. The track's acoustic arrangement and heartfelt delivery have proven particularly compelling on the platform.
The song is an oldie but goodie from Buckley's 1994 debut album Grace, which only managed to reach No 82 in the US back in the day. Despite its modest chart performance at the time, the album has since become a cult classic, cherished by college students and hopeless romantics alike.
Tragically, Buckley never got to see his music achieve mainstream success, dying suddenly at age 30 while swimming in the Mississippi River. However, his posthumous compilations have continued to inspire new fans over the years. In recent times, several of his unreleased tracks have resurfaced, including versions of Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin classics.
Buckley's chart comeback is not an isolated incident – other '90s alt-rockers are also experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to TikTok. Radiohead's "Let Down," for example, has finally cracked the US Top 100 after originally being released on OK Computer in 1997.
As the year drew to a close, TikTok revealed its Year in Music report, which claimed that eight out of the ten US No 1 singles from 2025 had first gone viral on the platform. The UK chart wasn't far behind, with all 13 No 1 singles boasting some level of viral success on TikTok throughout the year.
The resurgence of Buckley's music can be attributed to the viral success of TikTok videos featuring his song. With its romantic lyrics and soaring vocals, "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" has captured the hearts of a new generation of listeners who have discovered Buckley's spirited and emotive songwriting. The track's acoustic arrangement and heartfelt delivery have proven particularly compelling on the platform.
The song is an oldie but goodie from Buckley's 1994 debut album Grace, which only managed to reach No 82 in the US back in the day. Despite its modest chart performance at the time, the album has since become a cult classic, cherished by college students and hopeless romantics alike.
Tragically, Buckley never got to see his music achieve mainstream success, dying suddenly at age 30 while swimming in the Mississippi River. However, his posthumous compilations have continued to inspire new fans over the years. In recent times, several of his unreleased tracks have resurfaced, including versions of Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin classics.
Buckley's chart comeback is not an isolated incident – other '90s alt-rockers are also experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to TikTok. Radiohead's "Let Down," for example, has finally cracked the US Top 100 after originally being released on OK Computer in 1997.
As the year drew to a close, TikTok revealed its Year in Music report, which claimed that eight out of the ten US No 1 singles from 2025 had first gone viral on the platform. The UK chart wasn't far behind, with all 13 No 1 singles boasting some level of viral success on TikTok throughout the year.
. It's like they're dictating who gets a second chance and when it happens 
. I mean, Jeff Buckley passing away in 1997? That's not exactly the kind of thing that happens out of nowhere. And now his song is at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart...it's just weird 
. And don't even get me started on how they're saying it's all because of TikTok videos 
. Like, can't we give credit to the album itself or something? It feels like they're erasing all the other ways people discovered his music in the first place...anyway, I guess you could say that '90s alt-rock is back and that's cool, I guess 
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! I mean, it's crazy that his song "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" is finally getting all this attention on TikTok after being released over 25 years ago 
. It just goes to show how powerful social media can be in discovering new music and rekindling old favorites.
. Radiohead's "Let Down" is like, totally iconic now! 
And it's amazing to see how TikTok is playing a huge role in all of this - who knew that old songs could be so... relatable? 
. It just goes to show that some songs are truly timeless, and that the right platform at the right time can make all the difference in introducing us to new artists and sounds. So here's to Jeff Buckley and all the other '90s alt-rockers - bring on the nostalgia and the new music! 
I'm like totally stoked to see Jeff Buckley's "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" making a comeback on the Billboard Hot 100 chart! It's crazy that it's been 28 years since his passing and yet his music is still resonating with a new generation. The fact that TikTok played a huge role in its resurgence is no surprise - those app users are always discovering hidden gems and sharing them with their friends. I'm glad to see '90s alt-rockers like Radiohead getting some love too! It's just wild to think that 8 out of the top 10 US singles this year went viral on TikTok... the platform is seriously changing the music game 
his song "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" is truly hauntingly beautiful and it's amazing that it's resonating with a whole new generation of listeners who are discovering his music through TikTok 
the way it's been used in those viral videos has really brought out the emotion and intimacy in the song, it's like he's still singing directly to us 
. The fact that he was able to connect with a new generation of listeners who don't even know the guy is amazing. It's like his music was always meant for this moment 
. The fact that his music is being rediscovered by a new generation is amazing 
. It just goes to show that music can transcend time and reach people in unexpected ways 
. And what about the artists who actually created the music in 2025? Are they getting any love? 
I think it's a bit weird that everyone's so obsessed with '90s alt-rock right now 
. Is that just a fad waiting to happen? 
! it's crazy how tiktok can bring back old vibes and introduce them to new people. like, his song "lover you should have come over" is literally giving me all the feels every time I watch a tiktok video of it 
. and it's awesome that other '90s alt-rockers are experiencing this too, radiohead's "let down" is another classic that's getting some love. 
Are we seeing a case of 'algorithmic rediscovery' where algorithms on these platforms are identifying hidden gems that users might not have found otherwise?
These are questions that deserve a closer look...
. But at the same time, it's amazing that his music is still speaking to people in new ways and introducing him to a whole new generation of fans 
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TikTok has brought back Jeff Buckley's music like it's no big deal 
. But seriously, who knew his song "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" was still a thing? It's like the internet has finally caught up with his dreamy vibe 
. And can we talk about how some of these '90s alt-rockers are making a comeback? Like Radiohead and Bob Dylan... they're basically TikTok-famous now 
. Guess that's what happens when you're viral on a platform with 100M+ users 
. Anyway, I'm not mad about it... Buckley's music was always kinda cool 
and now a new gen is discovering him thanks to tiktok 
i'm loving how oldies but goodies like "lover, you should have come over" are getting a second chance at stardom 
tiktok is really bringing back the vibes of the past 