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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.

Emotional Western songs that were hits in the 2000s (11–20)

Bad DayDaniel Powter

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]
Bad DayDaniel Powter

Daniel Powter is a singer-songwriter from Canada.

Bad Day is a single released in 2005.

It was the lead single from his debut album, Daniel Powter.

To date, it remains his biggest hit.

With its universal lyrics and fresh sensibility, this song is likely to continue being loved for years to come.

Welcome to the Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance – Welcome To The Black Parade [Official Music Video] [HD]
Welcome to the Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance is a band from the United States.

Their sound, spanning multiple genres, at times felt punk, at times hardcore, and at times alternative, revealing limitless breadth.

“Welcome to the Black Parade” is a single released in 2006.

Its music video was exceptionally well-crafted and imbued with a distinctive worldview.

Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day

Green Day – Wake Me Up When September Ends [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]
Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day

Wake Me Up When September Ends is a single by Green Day released in 2004.

The song was written by vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and is based on his personal experiences.

It is a deeply moving ballad featured on the album American Idiot.

Wild ChildEnya

Enya is a singer-songwriter from Ireland and a leading figure in healing music.

The music she weaves has a way of soothing a tired heart.

In Wild Child, she sings, “Don’t go looking for all sorts of ‘reasons’ behind things.

Just feel this very moment as it is, and savor its wonder.” Released in 2000.

Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? (Official Music Video)
Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas are a hip-hop group from the United States and a highly acclaimed act that has won the Grammy Awards six times.

Where Is the Love? was released in 2003.

Inspired by the 9/11 attacks, the song’s lyrics question the then-prevailing, force-based approaches to counterterrorism.

Make You Feel My LoveAdele

Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Official Video)
Make You Feel My LoveAdele

Adele is a singer from the United Kingdom and has now become one of the country’s leading female vocalists.

Make You Feel My Love was released in 2008.

The original is by Bob Dylan.

With a captivating voice that draws listeners in, Adele covers Dylan’s classic song.

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

Shape Of My HeartBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – Shape Of My Heart (Official HD Video)
Shape Of My HeartBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys are a U.

S.

-born boy vocal group that debuted in 1995.

Their 2000 album Black & Blue became an explosive hit, catapulting them to massive popularity.

Shape of My Heart is the second track on the album.

In the song, he expresses regret to the woman he had neglected and vows to change his ways and love her.