These are the top 100 songs from the 2000s according to Dave’s Music Database. Rankings are figured by combining sales figures, chart data, radio airplay, video airplay, streaming figures, awards, and appearances on best-of lists.
Check out other “songs of the decade” lists here.
1. OutKast “Hey Ya!” (2003)
2. Eminem “Lose Yourself” (2002)
3. Black Eyed Peas “I Gotta Feeling” (2009)
4. Beyoncé “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” (2008)
5. Usher with Lil’ Jon & Ludacris “Yeah!” (2004)
6. Gnarls Barkley “Crazy” (2006)
7. Beyoncé with Jay-Z “Crazy in Love” (2003)
8. Rihanna with Jay-Z “Umbrella” (2007)
9. The White Stripes “Seven Nation Army” (2003)
10. Flo Rida with T-Pain “Low” (2007)
11. Lady Gaga “Poker Face” (2009)
12. Kanye West with Jamie Foxx “Gold Digger” (2005)
13. 50 Cent “In Da Club” (2002)
14. Coldplay “Viva La Vida” (2008)
15. Mariah Carey “We Belong Together” (2005)
16. The Killers “Mr. Brightside” (2004)
17. Black Eyed Peas “Boom Boom Pow” (2009)
18. Jason Mraz “I’m Yours” (2008)
19. Lady Gaga “Bad Romance” (2009)
20. Nickelback “How You Remind Me” (2001)
21. Nelly “Hot in Herre” (2002)
22. Ke$ha “Tik Tok” (2009)
23. Lady Antebellum “Need You Now” (2009)
24. U2 “Beautiful Day” (2000)
25. Jay-Z with Alicia Keys “Empire State of Mind” (2009)
26. Leona Lewis “Bleeding Love” (2007)
27. Justin Timberlake “Sexyback” (2006)
28. Alicia Keys “No One” (2007)
29. Green Day “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” (2004)
30. Lady Gaga with Colby O’Donnis “Just Dance” (2008)
31. Alicia Keys “Fallin’” (2001)
32. Eminem with Dido “Stan” (2000)
33. Amy Winehouse “Rehab” (2006)
34. Kylie Minogue “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” (2001)
35. Shakira with Wyclef Jean “Hips Don’t Lie” (2006)
36. James Blunt “You’re Beautiful” (2005)
37. One Republic with Timbaland “Apologize” (2007)
38. Miley Cyrus “Party in the U.S.A.” (2009)
39. Johnny Cash “Hurt” (2003)
40. Taylor Swift “Love Story” (2008)
41. Franz Ferdinand “Take Me Out” (2004)
42. Beyoncé “Irreplaceable” (2006)
43. Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert “I Hope You Dance” (2000)
44. Coldplay “Clocks” (2002)
45. Nelly with Kelly Rowland “Dilemma” (2002)
46. Daniel Powter “Bad Day” (2005)
47. Eminem “The Real Slim Shady” (2000)
48. Missy Elliott “Get Ur Freak On” (2001)
49. Linkin Park “In the End” (2000)
50. Kelly Clarkson “Since U Been Gone” (2004)
51. Britney Spears “Toxic” (2003)
52. Snow Patrol “Chasing Cars” (2006)
53. OutKast “Ms. Jackson” (2000)
54. Katy Perry “I Kissed a Girl” (2008)
55. Madonna “Music” (2000)
56. Fergie “Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal)” (2007)
57. 3 Doors Down “Kryptonite” (2000)
58. Train “Hey, Soul Sister” (2009)
59. Evanesence with Paul McCoy “Bring Me to Life” (2003)
60. Lil Wayne with Static Major “Lollipop” (2008)
61. Avril Lavigne “Complicated” (2002)
62. Nelly Furtado with Timbaland “Promiscuous” (2006)
63. Kanye West with Daft Punk “Stronger” (2007)
64. Coldplay “Yellow” (2000)
65. Destiny’s Child “Independent Women” (2000)
66. Eminem “Without Me” (2002)
67. Train “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” (2001)
68. Norah Jones “Don’t Know Why” (2002)
69. Gwen Stefani “Hollaback Girl” (2005)
70. Kings of Leon “Use Somebody” (2008)
71. Arctic Monkeys “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” (2005)
72. The Strokes “Last Nite” (2001)
73. Hoobastank “The Reason” (2003)
74. Carrie Underwood “Before He Cheats” (2005)
75. N Sync “Bye Bye Bye” (2000)
76. Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah” (2005)
77. M.I.A. “Paper Planes” (2007)
78. Taylor Swift “You Belong with Me” (2008)
79. Soulja Boy Tell’em “Crank That (Soulja Boy)…” (2007)
80. Black Eyed Peas with Justin Timberlake “Where Is the Love?” (2003)
81. Alan Jackson “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning” (2001)
82. Jay-Z “99 Problems” (2003)
83. Christina Aguilera with Lil’ Kim, Mya, & Pink “Lady Marmalade” (2001)
84. Flo Rida & Ke$ha “Right Round” (2009)
85. The Fray “How to Save a Life” (2005)
86. The White Stripes “Fell in Love with a Girl” (2001)
87. Mario “Let Me Love You” (2004)
88. Snoop Dogg with Pharrell Williams “Drop It Like It’s Hot” (2004)
89. Linkin Park “Numb” (2003)
90. Kid Rock “All Summer Long” (2007)
91. Gorillaz with De La Soul “Feel Good Inc.” (2005)
92. Tim McGraw “Live Like You Were Dying” (2004)
93. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California” (2006)
94. Avril Lavigne “Girlfriend” (2007)
95. Staind “It’s Been Awhile” (2001)
96. Rihanna “Disturbia” (2008)
97. T.I. with Rihanna “Live Your Life” (2008)
98. 50 Cent with Olivia “Candy Shop” (2005)
99. Owl City “Fireflies” (2009)
100. Green Day “American Idiot” (2004)
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First posted 6/11/2015; last updated 1/26/2026.
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Was there not music released in 2011 or 2012? The latest song to come out that you have listed is "Fuck You" by Cee-Lo Green and that is basically what you are telling viewers of this post if you don't update it while stating in the title "...so far". Interesting that you criticize people on their posts about a lack of updating with a link to visit "your list" while you do not update your own list! Can you say "hypocrite"?
ReplyDeleteIn regards to your comment about my being critical of others updating their lists, I'm not sure what you are referencing. I will say that, as noted in the intro on this page, this list is an aggregate of 64 other best-of lists. If those lists don't include more recent material than this one doesn't either.
DeleteWow. This list is a very good example of what pile of rubbish music has been in the 21st century.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible list....
ReplyDeleteWhat ever happened to music. This looks like a 12 year old's list.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that pop music is largely driven by the tween and teen set, though. Frankly, though, if this list had been generated by polling a classroom of 6th graders (it wasn't, as has already been indicated), that wouldn't diminish its worth - unless you don't believe youth are allowed to have opinions.
DeleteThere are about five good songs on this list. Today's music is horrible.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed on your lists there seems to be a few more country songs then on other lists. Can you explain this?
ReplyDeleteSince I tapped into multiple lists, the hope is that this has a broader scope and represents more genres.
DeleteThanks, I think you did a good job.
Deleteit is a bunch of CRAP!!!! you need someone who has a head on his shoulder- BUT NOT TO CRY ON!!! RE-DO THESE LISTS TO SAVE YOUR SUPPORTERS AND YOUR FUTURE EMBARASMENT IN PERSON AND ONLINE!! PICK IT UP & KEEP GOING!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. I can only respond with complete sarcasm. I commend you on your open-mindedness and willingness to recognize that everyone has different tastes and that all listeners are worthy of having their music celebrated.
DeleteI'm dismayed (although not surprised) by the general negativity here. I know from reading other music blogs how common it is for people to troll and seek out opportunities to rant. My approach to making lists by aggregating multiple sources is to present lists with as much objectivity as possible. These aren't my personal favorites. However, I am capable of recognizing that my tastes are not everyone else's. It is much more interesting to celebrate all kinds of music and recognize the worth it holds for others than to off-handedly dismiss anyone who doesn't listen to the same music as me.
ReplyDeletei thought this is a prett good list. thank ou
ReplyDeleteGreat to see this mature list. Thanks for the list.
ReplyDeletehey dave, need download link haha
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