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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)

Because Of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Because Of You (Official Music 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.

ComplicatedAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Complicated (Official Video)
ComplicatedAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne is a singer-songwriter from Canada.

Complicated is her debut single, released in 2002.

The song features the protagonist’s feelings set to a light, breezy sound: “I love your natural, unpretentious self, so why do you put on a different face when you’re around other people? I love you just the way you are.”

Lose YourselfEminem

Eminem – Lose Yourself [HD]
Lose YourselfEminem

Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” is arguably one of the most famous rap songs of all time.

Released in 2002 as the theme song for his semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, in which he also starred, “Lose Yourself” channels the heartfelt cry of a young man struggling to claw his way up from the bottom of society.

In addition to being a rapper, Eminem has also demonstrated his talents as a producer and singer-songwriter.

LonelyAkon

Akon – Lonely (Official Music Video)
LonelyAkon

Akon is a multi-talented artist, born in Senegal, Africa, and raised in the United States.

A remarkably versatile figure, he has not only created his own music but has also been involved in the songwriting and production of many famous artists’ tracks.

“Lonely” is a song included on his 2004 album Trouble and released as a single in 2005.

It became his first worldwide hit.

Hung UpMadonna

Madonna – Hung Up (Official Video) [HD]
Hung UpMadonna

Hung Up is the lead single from Madonna’s 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.

Sampling ABBA’s hit Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight), the song became the best-selling single of her career.

Madonna’s powerful dance moves and sharp, agile performance are astonishing, showing no hint of her age.