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.

Playlist

Moving Western songs that were hits in the 2000s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones		Norah Jones's jazz-pop ballad
2	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		A hit song by a singer thinking about heartbreak and their grandfather
3	No OneAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’ signature song “No One”
4	Bad DayDaniel Powter		The popular debut song by a Canadian singer
5	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A singer from the United Kingdom, a former soldier, with hit songs.
6	I’m YoursJason Mraz		The singer of the global hit song “I’m Yours.”
7	Welcome to the Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance		Band activities of My Chemical Romance
8	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		A pure love song by Snow Patrol
9	Where Is The Love？The Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas’ socially conscious song
10	Make You Feel My LoveAdele		Adele is a famous British female singer.
11	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A heartfelt ballad that sings of a strong will for independence
12	LonelyAkon		World-renowned R&B artist from Senegal
13	I Don’t Care feat. Adam GontierApocalyptica		A moving piece that expresses sorrow and anger
14	Shape Of My HeartBackstreet Boys		Signature hit songs by a popular vocal group
15	Crazy in LoveBeyonce ft. Jay Z		Beyoncé, the female singer with the most Grammy Awards in history
16	ToxicBritney Spears		Signature songs of Britney, a popular American singer
17	You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman		A classic hit by an Irish girl group
18	ForeverChris Brown		Chris Brown's sweet love song
19	With YouChris Brown		Chris Brown's hit romantic song
20	Viva La VidaColdplay		The popular British band Coldplay
21	Wild ChildEnya		Enya: A Creator of Music That Heals the Heart
22	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		Green Day’s moving signature song
23	Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake		Justin Timberlake, singer and actor
24	LoveKeyshia Cole		The debut of R&B singer Keyshia Cole
25	You And MeLifehouse		A heartwarming classic that gently sings of the feelings of love.
26	NumbLinkin Park		Linkin Park’s signature song “Numb”
27	Hung UpMadonna		Madonna’s smash-hit dance track “Hung Up”
28	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's comeback single becomes a big hit
29	She Will Be LovedMaroon 5		Maroon 5's bittersweet love song
30	This Is ItMichael Jackson		Michael’s posthumous work, his first song released after his death
31	Because Of YouNe-Yo		The pinnacle of passionate R&B love songs
32	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo unveils a masterpiece that sings of heartbreak’s pain
33	Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers		A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
34	FeelRobbie Williams		British pop star, Robbie Williams
35	AffirmationSavage Garden		A representative music group of Savage Garden
36	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		A timeless song that sings of the bittersweet love of youth.
37	How to Save a LifeThe Fray		A melody of salvation that nestles close to the heart
38	Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland		A heartrending love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
39	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s debut single
40	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		Aguilera’s classic “Beautiful” is an anthem of self-affirmation.
41	Lose YourselfEminem		Eminem’s signature song, a hymn to the will to succeed