Feel old yet?
The songs that defined the turn of the millennium are hitting their quarter-life crises. There's no arguing that the 2000s gave us some absolute bangers that still hit differently today.
Whether you were rocking a Nokia 3310 or sporting those iconic butterfly hair clips, these songs were your soundtrack. And while we've traded CD players for streaming services, these tracks will never lose their magic.
Let's take a trip back to Y2K and revisit 25 tracks that are somehow turning 25. Warning: This list might make you want to dig out those platform sneakers.
25 Songs That Are Turning 25 In 2025:
"Oops!...I Did It Again" - Britney Spears
The red latex suit, the iconic dance moves, and that astronaut scene—Britney's biggest hit defined pop culture in 2000.
"Say My Name" - Destiny's Child
Before Beyoncé was Queen B, this track had us all practicing our harmonies with our best friends.
"Bye Bye Bye" - NSYNC
The puppet strings dance move is probably still embedded in your muscle memory.
"The Real Slim Shady" - Eminem
Em's bleach-blonde hair and this track's infectious chorus took over every school cafeteria.
"It's Gonna Be Me" - NSYNC
Yes, NSYNC gets two entries—those puppet-inspired music videos still haunt our dreams.
"Try Again" - Aaliyah
The futuristic music video and smooth R&B vibes made this an instant classic.
"Kryptonite" - 3 Doors Down
The rock anthem that dominated alternative radio.
"Music" - Madonna
Madge proved she could still rule the dance floor in any decade.
"Who Let The Dogs Out" - Baha Men
Love it or hate it, you definitely know every word.
"Everything You Want" - Vertical Horizon
The definition of early 2000s alternative rock.
"Smooth" - Santana ft. Rob Thomas
This Grammy-winning collaboration bridged generations and genres.
"All The Small Things" - Blink-182
Pop-punk perfection with a video that perfectly parodied boy bands.
"Maria Maria" - Santana ft. The Product G&B
Another Santana hit that dominated dance floors—still making its way around social media today.
"Wonderful" - Everclear
It's the perfect windows-down driving song of summer 2000.
"Beautiful Day" - U2
The Irish rockers created anthems well into the new millennium.
"Country Grammar" - Nelly
The breakthrough hit that put St. Louis hip-hop on the map.
"Bent" - Matchbox Twenty
Rob Thomas had quite a year between this and "Smooth."
"Yellow" - Coldplay
The song that introduced most of us to Chris Martin's falsetto.
"Shape of My Heart" - Backstreet Boys
Because one boy band wasn't enough for Y2K.
"Dancing in the Moonlight" - Toploader
This cover of the 1970s hit found new life in 2000.
"Most Girls" - Pink
Before she was flying over her concerts, Pink was changing pop's attitude.
"I Wanna Know" - Joe
The R&B slow jam that bumped at every school dance.
"Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)" - 98 Degrees
The third boy band entry because 2000 was that kind of year.
"Case of the Ex" - Mýa
The R&B track had everyone practicing their choreography.
"The Way You Love Me" - Faith Hill
Country pop crossover at its finest.
As we wrap up this nostalgic dive into the hits of 2000, it's clear these tracks are more than just songs—they’re time capsules of an unforgettable era. Whether they bring back memories of your first mixtape, high school dances, or singing into a hairbrush, these tunes have stood the test of time, proving that great music never truly ages. So, as we celebrate 25 years of these iconic tracks, let’s crank up the volume and let the Y2K vibes live on. After all, who doesn’t love a good throwback?