"Since You Been Gone," Kelly Clarkson

Ahh, Kelly Clarkson. She always seemed to understand us. This song will forever be our anthem when we want to get in touch with our powerful, independent side.

"Toxic," Britney Spears

What a bop.

"Hot N Cold," Katy Perry

Another hit reminding us men suck... even for the ladies living it up in Hollywood.

"Empire State Of Mind," Jay Z

"Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo

Who else remembers ridin' solo to horribly themed middle school dances, or was that just me?

"Breakaway," Kelly Clarkson

I am starting to think these are all just single empowerment songs.

"Year 3000," The Jonas Brother

Joe, Nick, and Kevin DEFINED the late 2000s and although none of us will live to the year 3000, it's safe to assume they'll be living under water.

"A Thousand Miles," Vanessa Carlton.

Had to throw a love song in there eventually, this song will give you all the feels and yes, flashes of your first love will come to mind.

"Lip Gloss," Lil Mama

"One Time," Justin Bieber

Yeah, that's right. This song came out in the 2000s. Shocking, right?

"O.M.G," Usher

"You Are The Music In Me," High School Musical 2

HSM 2 was the best musical of our generation. Facts.

“Complicated," Avril Lavigne

Avril just got us, man.

“Hollaback Girl," Gwen Stefani

The sole reason we can all spell bananas correctly.

“Mr. Brightside," The Killers

Need I say more?

“Leave (Get Out)," JoJo

What ever happened to Jojo anyway?

“Stacy’s Mom," Fountains of Wayne

So inappropriate, but so so catchy.

“I Gotta Feeling," Black Eyed Peas

The only song to be played at weddings in 2009. On repeat. I'm serious.

“She Will Be Loved," Maroon 5

If you weren't already in love with Adam Levine before this song, I am sure you will be after.

“Gold Digger," Kanye West

We can all thank Kanye for reminding us of the importance of a prenup.

"Bleeding Love," Leona Lewis.

This song was pure magic.

“Unwritten," Natasha Bedingfield

"Tim McGraw," Taylor Swift

The true beginning of it all for 17-year-old Swift.

"Everytime We Touch," Cascada

A tried and true for all the club goers.

"Too Little Too Late," Jojo

Another one from Jojo. It was a good year for her, between the release of this hit and the release of Aquamarine.

"Dirty Little Secret," All-American Rejects

“U Got It Bad," Usher

Yeah, yeah I do. I got it bad for this song, for sure.

“Just The Way You Are," Bruno Mars

2010? Does that count? I had to include it cause nothing says angsty 90's baby quite like drawing a portrait of your lover with a cassette tape.

“Bad Day," Daniel Powter

This song played at the end of every American Idol episode in 2007 and that was reason enough to include it on the list.

“Hey There Delilah," Plain White T’s

Don't @ me, but there was no better song to finish with. Poor Delilah, just trying to move on with her life and this man is clinging to their relationship like I am clinging to my childhood.