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Moving Western songs that were hits in the 2000s

Even though the lyrics of Western songs don’t always sink in right away, why do they move us so much?

It feels like any song reaches you directly and stays close to how you’re feeling in that moment.

There are so many wonderful masterpieces like that from the 2000s as well, so let me introduce some to you.

Moving Western/International Songs That Touched Hearts in the 2000s (21–30)

She Will Be LovedMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved (Official Music Video)
She Will Be LovedMaroon 5

Maroon 5 is a band from the United States known for hit songs like “Sugar” and “Sunday Morning.” Their vocalist, Adam Levine, has an incredibly captivating voice.

He’s also hugely popular with women—every bit as appealing as his voice suggests.

This piece conveys the feelings of a man who still longs for his ex-girlfriend.

It’s a ballad that was released as a single in 2007.

This Is ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – This Is It (Official Video)
This Is ItMichael Jackson

This Is It is a song Michael Jackson co-wrote and produced with Paul Anka.

It was released in 2009.

The track was the first song unveiled after Michael’s sudden death, distributed via his official website in 2009.

In the music video, you can see Michael in his lifetime delivering dazzling dance performances to this song; knowing that he passed away shortly thereafter makes it all the more poignant.

Moving Western songs that were hits in the 2000s (31–40)

Because Of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Because Of You [Official Video]
Because Of YouNe-Yo

An enchanting love song woven from a sophisticated R&B sound and danceable rhythms.

Released in February 2007, this work portrays the nuances of mature romance as showcased by the American artist Ne-Yo.

The exquisite melody, expressing a heart swaying between love and desire with a sweet, aching vocal delivery, evokes the elegance of Michael Jackson.

Nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards and reaching No.

2 on the U.S.

singles chart, this masterpiece was co-produced with Stargate.

It’s a track that resonates beautifully during a club date or a romantic moment with someone special.

So SickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – So Sick [Official Video]
So SickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo is a singer-songwriter and music producer from the United States.

After writing songs for numerous artists, he made his solo debut and released the album “In My Own Words” in 2006.

The single “So Sick” from that album is a heartbreak song in which the protagonist, left behind after his promising girlfriend moves out, laments: “I don’t want to hear love songs anymore, but I can’t bring myself to turn off the radio.

I’m even tired of crying.”

Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California [Official Music Video]
Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

The American band Red Hot Chili Peppers released “Dani California” in 2006, and it is one of their signature songs.

In Japan, it became famous as the theme song for the film Death Note.

In the music video, the band members themselves successively impersonate famous rock musicians from different eras while continuing to perform the song, and the result is superb.

FeelRobbie Williams

Robbie Williams is from the United Kingdom.

He was a former member of the pop group Take That.

His solo career began to take off after the success of Angels in 1997.

Feel is a beautiful mid-tempo ballad included on his 2002 album Escapology.

AffirmationSavage Garden

Savage Garden – Affirmation (Official Video)
AffirmationSavage Garden

Savage Garden is a band from Australia.

It is a male duo consisting of Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones.

They formed in 1994 and made their major debut in 1996.

In 1997, Truly Madly Deeply became a massive hit.

Affirmation is a single included on the self-titled album released in 1999 and was released as a single in 2000.

The title Affirmation carries the meaning of a declaration, and in this song, vocalist Darren looks at things from various angles and speaks about what is truly important to people.