Top 30 Best Songs of 2000: A Nostalgic Rewind

Updated at: 26/03/2025

The year 2000 gifted us a diverse soundscape, a vibrant tapestry woven from rock anthems, soulful R&B, and infectious pop. This wasn't just a year of chart-toppers; it was a moment where musical boundaries blurred, creating a legacy that continues to resonate today. To celebrate this incredible year in music, we've compiled a list of tracks that perfectly capture its energy and innovation. From the sultry vocals that defined a generation to the guitar riffs that still send shivers down your spine, this collection showcases the remarkable artistry that emerged. Whether you were dancing the night away or lost in heartfelt melodies, 2000's music left an indelible mark.

This list isn't just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it's an invitation to rediscover the brilliance of a pivotal year in music history. The songs featured here represent a remarkable cross-section of styles, showcasing the unexpected collaborations and individual brilliance that defined the era. We hope to reignite the passion for these timeless tracks and introduce them to a new generation of listeners who might have missed out on experiencing the magic the first time around. Prepare to be transported back to the sounds of 2000, a year where the music was as unforgettable as the memories it created. Get ready to delve into a playlist that truly stands the test of time.

1
Maria Maria
Santana featuring The Product G,B
2024
2
Kryptonite
3 Doors Down
2000
The Better Life
3
Say My Name
Destiny's Child
1999
The Writing's On The Wall
4
Smooth
Santana featuring Rob Thomas
2024
5
Bye Bye Bye
*NSYNC
2000
No Strings Attached
6
That's the Way It Is
Celine Dion
2000
7
Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely
Backstreet Boys
2000
Millennium
8
I Knew I Loved You
Savage Garden
1999
9
I Wanna Know
Joe
2024
10
It's Gonna Be Me
*NSYNC
2024
11
You Sang to Me
Marc Anthony
2000
12
Back at One
Brian McKnight
2024
13
Thong Song
Sisqó
2000
14
He Wasn't Man Enough
Toni Braxton
2000
The Heat
15
Country Grammar
Nelly
2000
Country Grammar
16
Higher
Creed
2000
17
Amazed
Lonestar
2000
Lonely Grill
18
I Try
Macy Gray
2000
19
I Need to Know
Marc Anthony
2024
20
Jumpin' Jumpin'
Destiny's Child
2024
21
Music
Madonna
2000
Music
22
Breathe
Faith Hill
2000
Breathe
23
There You Go
Pink
2000
24
Get It On Tonite
Montell Jordan
2000
25
Incomplete
Sisqó
2000
26
Bent
Matchbox Twenty
2000
Yourself or Someone Like You
27
Bring It All to Me
Blaque
2000
28
Try Again
Aaliyah
2000
Aaliyah
29
Everything You Want
Vertical Horizon
1996
30
Doesn't Really Matter
Janet Jackson
2024