Feeling old? Well, it’s official. The frontal lobe has fully developed on these 25 pop hits. Take a trip down memory lane as we list down the tunes that have turned 25 this year.
“Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child
Paging all members of the Beyhive, we’re kicking it way back with “Say My Name.” This R&B hit turned 25 last October 2024, but it’s as timeless as ever.
“Bye Bye Bye” – NSYNC
Now known for the hilarious “This is going to ruin the tour” meme, once a 2000s heartthrob–we’re singing along to peak Justin Timberlake.
“It Wasn’t Me” – Shaggy
We haven’t gotten this tune out of our heads since we first heard it. Happy 25th to this salacious song.
“Music” – Madonna
This trailblazing icon is celebrating the 25th birthday of her eighth studio album, “Music.” With a career spanning over 40 years, we’ve got lots to celebrate.
“Oops!…I Did It Again” – Britney Spears
This song gave us Britney’s iconic red latex bodysuit and it’s the gift that just keeps on giving. Who can resist this charm?
“The Real Slim Shady” – Eminem
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? Eminem’s classic from the “The Marshall Mathers LP” is the next to hit 25 this year. This song’s definitely got our attention.
“Who Let The Dogs Out” – Baha Men
Like it or not, this song will always echo in your head.
“How To Disappear Completely” – Radiohead
Radiohead’s fourth studio album “Kid A” was released in 2000 and this fourth track is still on repeat.
“Try Again” – Aaliyah
It really has been a long time, but this song has never left you. Dust it off and play it again.
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“Doesn’t Really Matter” – Janet Jackson
Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing, ‘cause I’m in love with this song.
“Country Grammar” – Nelly
We’re going down, down, baby. Put “Country Grammar” on blast ‘cause it turned 25 this June!
“Yellow” – Coldplay
If you’re feeling especially romantic, it’s time to give this song a relisten. Or rewatch “Crazy Rich Asians” and catch this tune near the end. We’re all in our feels these days.
“In The End” – Linkin Park
It all comes back to this song in the end.
“Shape Of My Heart” – Backstreet Boys
This 2000s classic will have you feeling nostalgic and emo. We’re not keeping you in the dark, we’ve still got Backstreet Boys in our playlists.
“Ms. Jackson” – OutKast
We are for real.
“Break Stuff” – Limp Bizkit
Feel that angst? Yeah, that’s “Break Stuff” for you.
“Teenage Dirtbag” – Wheatus
You’re probably not a teenage dirtbag anymore, but this song is still for you.
“Most Girls” – P!nk
It’s been 25 years since “Most Girls” came out, and I sure hope shorty’s got a job by now.
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“It’s My Life” – Bon Jovi
You’re gonna hear my voice when I shout this song out loud.
“Case of The Ex” – Mya
The past is in the past, but we’ve still got a case of the ex. Twenty five years later and we’re still wondering what to do when your ex wants you back.
“Spinning Around” – Kylie Minogue
Move out of our way, ‘cause we’re dancing to “Spinning Around.”
“I’m Like A Bird” – Nelly Furtado
We’re still belting the chorus to “I’m Like A Bird” 25 years later.
“Kryptonite” – 3 Doors Down
This song still got us weak in the knees with its superhuman might.
“That’s The Way It Is” – Celine Dion
“That’s The Way It Is” turned 25 last November and Celine Dion still has us believing we can win in this thing called love.
“Go Let It Out” – Oasis
Go let it out and go let it in with Oasis’ 25-year-old hit “Go Let It Out.” We’re the keepers of their destiny.
