Top 20 Songs From The 2000s You Forgot Were Awesome

[Music] welcome to watch mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 22 000 songs you forgot were awesome [Music] for this list we're looking at the best songs that came out between 2000 and 2009 that deserve to be appreciated once more which 2000 song do you think needs to be remembered forever let us know in the comments if you like what you're hearing be sure to check out the full song at the link below number 20 wherever you will go the calling when we daydream about someone writing a song for us we usually imagine something like this los angeles post grunge group the calling touched our hearts in 2001 with their massive hit wherever you will go a moving anthem about undying devotion to another person this song speaks to us now just as much as it did when we first heard it it's anchored by the resonant and riveting vocals from front man alex band and we cannot forget that monumental chorus the calling ran away with our heart with the song and we let them keep it [Music] number 19 lonely acon loneliness can make you feel well alone but there will always be people who understand like akon on lonely the r b singer sings passionately about missing his ex after a breakup and wanting her back i woke up in the middle of the night and i noticed my girl wasn't on my side over a sample of bobby vinton's mr lonely akon sounds like he's figuring out his new reality and learning to better appreciate his loved ones [Music] it might be sadder than other hits the song's smooth production relatable message and heartfelt vocal performance make it a timeless classic we feel a little less lonely whenever we hear this song [Music] number 18 everywhere michelle branch in the early 2000s this pop rock hit was literally everywhere and we were completely fine with that [Music] singer-songwriter michelle branch was only 15 years old when she started writing this track but it's a mature number for anyone who's ever been infatuated and speaking of infatuation we were quick to fall in love with the song and branch's fiery performance particularly during the chorus [Music] everywhere still makes us want to pick up a guitar to strum with all our might and sing to someone who's always on our mind when it comes to great songs from the 2000s this song is everything [Music] [Applause] number 17 shake it metro station before taylor swift was telling us to shake it off metro station was simply telling us to shake it on this synth-rich pop punk song vocalist mason musso sings about seeing someone on the dance floor and falling head over heels at first sight i'll take you home if you don't leave me at the front door [Music] while there aren't any bleep worthy words in the lyrics it's still a pretty suggestive song if you're paying attention it's also an unstoppably catchy one with a chorus that will get you moving even if your emo phase ended years ago [Music] we can't shake our love for this song and we doubt we ever will number 16 man eater nelly furtado while time travel has yet to be invented music has a way of taking us back even letting us experience eras we didn't live through a perfect example is this song from canadian singer nelly furtado [Music] co-produced by timberland duh man eater is a 2000s banger that also sounds like it could have been made in the 80s with timbaland's signature booming production and furtado's confident vocals this song proves that sometimes bigger really is better [Music] inspired by classic 80s artists like madonna the arrhythmics and blondie man eater starts at 100 and keeps going it wasn't as big as promiscuous but we still ate it up number 15 holler spice girls while the spice girls are mainly associated with the 1990s they still managed to give us at least one great song in the 2000s before going on hiatus [Music] holler off of their third album forever is both an awesome song as well as a demonstration of the group growing their sound moving from their bubbly beginnings into more seductive r b vibes the girls showed their talents could not be confined to one style [Music] assistance from famed producer darkchild went a long way as well while the presence of jerry hallowell aka gingerspice is missed holler still makes a scream and appreciation for this amazing group [Music] number 14 gotta get through this daniel bettingfield did you think that you need access to a fancy studio to write a hit song try telling that to daniel bettingfield the singer-songwriter lit up the charts with his debut single about trying to make it through a tough situation [Music] and he reportedly recorded it with just his computer and a microphone a uk garage song gotta get through this has a stuttering beat smooth synth chords and teased out vocals from bettingfield it's one of those songs that sounds like nothing you've ever heard before but it somehow feels familiar and comforting and before you ask yes he is natasha bettingfield's brother number 13 pieces of me ashley simpson speaking of famous siblings there was a moment when it looked like ashley simpson might get even bigger than older sister jessica on a monday i [Music] this was based on the strength of her debut single pieces of me which reached number five on the billboard hot 100 a song about feeling love and trust for another pieces of me showed us the many pieces of simpson [Music] from the chilled out acoustic guitar at the beginning to the intense chorus this song makes us wish we were falling in love for the first time on a monday on a tuesday basically any day of the week is perfect for this song [Music] number 12 unwell matchbox 20. was rob thomas doing okay in the 2000s considering how he was singing about not wanting to be lonely no more and feeling unwell we're not sure but we do know that he could write one catchy and touching song all day staring at the ceiling on his band matchbox 20's unwell thomas sings about not feeling quite right it's a song for anyone going through a tough time but who knows that a better day is on the horizon [Music] with its unique range of instruments and thomas's impassioned vocal performance this song's important message carries even more weight unwell reminds us of a very important truth things might never be perfect but they can always get better number 11 hero heroine boys like girls if something doesn't make a splash the first time around it can be worth trying again later [Music] that's what boys like girls did with this song it was originally released as the pop punk band's debut single but after their second single the great escape made waves they reportedly decided to re-release it [Applause] it's hard to miss the metaphor of the song's title which talks about someone's love in addictive terms but we don't listen to songs like this for subtlety we listen to them to soak up the youthful energy they give us and hero heroine scratches all of our pop punk itches one whaling chorus at a time [Music] number 10 let it rock kevin rudolph featuring lil wayne did you think that let it rock was nothing more than just a really good party song it's okay we did too it has a driving electronic beat and a little wayne feature after all but the message is closer to church than it is to the club in this single kevin rudolph sings about all the hypocrisy he felt he was seeing and how he wants to remedy it alluding to the bible particularly the story of the prodigal son kevin rudolph basically made a faith-based song disguised as a party anthem what's more he scored a feature from one of the top rappers of all time and got a top five hit out of it now that rocks [Music] number nine these words natasha bettingfield what can we say the betting fields are a talented family these words are my own a single from her first studio album unwritten these words has natasha bettingfield sounding lovely as she says she loves us blending pop with r b and hip hop production bettingfield pulls off a song brimming with enthusiasm particularly from her magnetic voice [Music] it came from a place of frustration as she was struggling to find the right words for the song so she took it back to basics and ended up with a number one hit in the uk these words remains one of the most infectious songs of the 2000s and that's no hyperbole is that okay number eight crush mandy moore while she might not have had as many hits as britney or christina mandy moore still impressed as a teen pop idol and her crowning achievement is crush a sweet song about falling for someone and the butterflies in your stomach moore is infatuated with the person and it seems she's trying to work up the nerves to tell him or anyone [Music] her tender vocals and the song's earnest vibes make this a wholesome pop song but not an empty one it simply acknowledges the universal feeling of really really liking someone and hoping they feel the same needless to say we have a crush on this song [Music] number seven someone to call my lover janet jackson after ruling the 80s and 90s janet jackson started the 2000s with a bang she dropped doesn't really matter and all for you both of which were number one hot 100 hits [Music] while someone to call my lover peaked at number three it's another chart-topper in our eyes and as is typical for jackson she makes it look easy the track takes a simple concept wanting someone to happen to hold and presents it perfectly [Music] the gorgeous production came from jackson and frequent collaborators jimmy jam and terry lewis add to that the singer's wonderful vocal performance and the result is a song that makes us believe in love and hope again [Music] number six it's been a while stained the hardest part of healing can often be allowing yourself to move forward with a clean slate this song makes that painfully clear on it's been a while stained vocalist aaron lewis sings about his many regrets and how he can't shake his negative feelings [Music] while he doesn't want to keep feeling this way he isn't quite sure how to break out of it [Music] it's not exactly a happy song but there is a glimmer of hope to be found underneath the moody energy and grim lyrics if it's been a while since you last heard this song now is your chance to revisit it and it's been a while since i said i'm sorry number five days go by dirty vegas while lots of house songs are great for dancing this one from dirty vegas also manages to touch our hearts in a bittersweet way and as good as the song is on its own the best way to experience it is by watching the music video here a man performs an exhaustive dance routine in hopes of reuniting with a lost love who left him over his dance obsession we won't tell you how it ends but we can say you will likely be moved [Music] not a day goes by that we're not in the mood to hear the song number four woman wolf mother wolfmother knows how to make a rock song in a way few other modern bands are capable of on woman the australian hard rock band talks about one of the most common song topics but manages to make it sound fresh through the energy alone [Music] inspired mainly by vocalist andrew stockdale's affection for the city of sydney woman is a classic blast of rock the guitar riffs drum blasts and vocal runs are all fighting for dominance and tying for first place [Music] there's no time to slow down and stop the rocking and that's just the way we like it [Music] [Applause] number three american boy estelle featuring kanye west all sorts of talented folks contributed to writing american boy including will i am kanye west and john legend but the success of this song is driven by its star british artist estelle sings about a friendly guy from across the pond whom she hopes will show her the many wonders of his country [Music] in addition to her sultry but bouncy vocals the song is boosted by smooth and funky production and a clever verse from west even if you're from america this song should still fill you with a sense of wanderlust eager to explore unfamiliar lands [Music] number two ocean avenue yellow card memories are powerful things as people and places can form permanent associations in our minds there's a place off ocean avenue where i used to sit and talk with you florida pop punkers yellow card understand this on ocean avenue the band talks about a longing that never quite goes away vocalist ryan key notably remembers the titular street and other formative jacksonville places [Music] you might have memories of listening to this song with a special someone during your teenage years or maybe it reminds you of your hometown and the landmark spots that shaped you growing up while life changes fast we'll always be grateful for songs like these that let us remember [Music] before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one take me out franz ferdinand lots of bands have vocals guitar bass and drums but few are able to utilize them with as much creativity as franz ferdinand did here [Applause] [Music] on take me out the band delivers a hit that's funky not only in a rhythmic sense but also in an unconventional one addressing the uncertainty that comes with wanting to take a romantic leap the song makes you think you know where it's going only to switch lanes [Music] however the melody and rhythm make the track's eccentricities feel delightful lead singer alex caprano's bold vocals the irresistible guitar licks and the stomping of the drums ensure that this song will never go out of style [Music] do you agree with our picks let us know in the comments and hey if you're a fan of the song playing right now be sure to check out the music video for it right here [Music] [Applause] [Music]

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Length: 19min 9sec (1149 seconds)

Published: Sat Jun 11 2022