Slightly embarrassed to say, the early 2000s continues to be one of my favorite eras of music. I think it has to do with all of the angst in the lyrics and how they were somehow so relatable, at the time. This list of songs helped get me through some of what I thought would be my toughest times, and now they are just a reminder of how small our problems truly are. Turn up the volume, release some angst and enjoy!
1. "Sugar, We're Going Down," Fall Out Boy.
2. "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," My Chemical Romance.
3. Helena (So Long & Goodnight," My Chemical Romance.
4. “Fall For You," Secondhand Serenade.
5. “I Will Follow You Into The Dark," Death Cab for Cutie.
6. “Welcome To My Life," Simple Plan.
7. “I'm Just A Kid,"Simple Plan.
8. “Kryptonite," 3 Doors Down.
9. “crushcrushcrush," Paramore.
10. “Misery Business," Paramore.
11. “The Rock Show," blink-182.
12. “First Date," blink-182.
13. “But It's Better If You Do," Panic! At The Disco.
14. “Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off," Panic! At The Disco.
15. “Stolen," Dashboard Confessional.
16. “Ocean Avenue," Yellowcard.
17. “Dear Maria, Count Me In," All Time Low.
18. “The Great Escape," Boys Like Girls.
19. “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight," The Postal Service.
20. “Beauty In The Breakdown" (acoustic), The Scene Aesthetic.
21. “Girls & Boys," Good Charlotte.
22. “The Anthem," Good Charlotte.