This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Kenyon chapter.

Before the days of heavy baselines and electronic-infused beats (circa 2011), we lived in simpler times. There were highly organized dance routines, passionate appeals of heartbreak and, let’s just say, questionable fashion choices. Come to think about it, the 2000s were as mainstream as it gets; the ‘hipster appeal’, which many of today’s artists associate themselves with barely existed (sorry Instagram). It was a time when we loved Pop music and were not ashamed to admit it.

Bye Bye Bye : ‘N Sync (2000)

‘Because what’s a 2000 music video without some weird computer graphics?’

Hero: Enrique Inglesias (2001)

‘I was unsure about the weather today, so I dressed for all seasons’

Whenever, Wherever: Shakira (2002)

‘What do you mean I’m about to be trampled by horses?’

Crazy In Love: Beyonce ft Jay-Z (2003)

‘Looks like we’re about to start a dance craze…uh oh.’

Leave (Get Out): JoJo (2004)

‘What do you mean we look like a bowling team? Get out – RIGHT NOW.’

Gold Digger: Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx (2005)

‘Right now, I’m pointing to the person I love the most’