Better Off Alone was released in 1999 by Dutch Eurodance group Alice Deejay and became one of the defining dance hits of the turn of the millennium, reaching the top ten in many countries. Its simple, looping vocal and euphoric synth line made it a staple of clubs, compilations and radio playlists, and it later found a second life online as a shorthand for nostalgia, confidence and dramatic entrances. Short clips keep circulating because the hook is recognised within a second, even by listeners who were not there first time round.