Top 10 Iconic Revenge Songs of the 2000s

Never anger a singer/songwriter! For this list, we’ll be looking at the best tracks from the turn of the century that revolved around retaliation and retribution. Our countdown includes tunes by Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Pink and more! Did we miss any good revenge songs? Let us know in the comments.
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Did we miss any good revenge songs? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our video of the Top 10 Revenge Songs of the 2010s: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5yWfHminLqLl9E

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I'm not sure if exactly a revenge song, but Hollaback Girl is a banger. I am not a country fan (or Carrie Underwood), and I renamed "Before He Cheats" to the psycho b*%&$ song....lol

[@MarcoSuperNova2784]

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga Hung up by Madonna Toxic and Womanizer by Britney Spears Hot N Cold by Katy Perry Beautiful liar by Beyonce X Shakira

[@jamesday9701]

@@kandipiatkowski8589 Loved the rename! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesday9701]

Dierks Bently's 2004 "How Am I Doin" is another good one that should have gotten an honorable mention.

[@ErisPerap]

Misery Business by Paramore

[@WyvernKing1998]

Both "Before He Cheats" and "So What" are so powerful the the perfect tracks to let out your frustrations through song.

[@destinyvaughan6185]

Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan. Now, that’s one of the best revenge songs ever.

[@shadowgirl617]

Disappointed it wasn't even an honorable mention

[@jessie81286]

This should have been there over some of these or at least honorable mention. I was very disappointed not to see it not mentioned at all 😢

[@sidyaidara2343]

Bust your windows is THE revenge song

[@dxnlink]

Kelly could have her own top 10 of iconic breakup songs!

[@minenoturs4271]

with the one she recently released

[@radianceellen5617]

what doesn’t kill u, makes u stronger… breakaway

[@aalflyguy1184]

Since U been gone is ALWAYS a go to after a messy break up. I will play this on a loop w/ volume fully cranked! ICONIC!

[@leonidasneves7972]

I miss the 2000s so much I want my childhood back 😭

[@SuperBoy-ps9dz]

Mine too!

[@leesashriber5097]

Before He Cheats. Definitely the best revenge song ever!! PINK and Kelly Clarkson are right there. I'm a child of the 70's and 80's so many of these just didn't do it for me. Fun list!!😊

[@trinaq]

I remember "Cry Me a River" being THE song that my pals and I danced to at every night out. We almost always requested the DJ to play it.

[@Dannya2005]

How do you dance to this? Lol

[@ajaiy]

Ion know about full out dancing but I be vibing lol

[@bennymora3086]

I rather listen than dance.😅

[@horselover21598]

Before he cheats needs to be higher. It’s so iconic as a breakup song.

[@connie4937]

Carrie Underwood is the queen of revenge songs. Two Black Cadillacs, Dirty Laundry, I could go on

[@kittygirl133]

Blown Away too :)

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

I don't listen to a whole lot of country music, but "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood is definitely one of my favorites. It definitely personifies how I felt being the victim of a philandering ex-lover. Except in my case, the philandering ex-lover was a woman I was engaged to.

[@MegaAlexis92]

I don’t listen to country that much but my favorite country artist is Carrie Underwood. She is pretty much about the only country I listen to. I have been a fan of hers since she auditioned for American idol.

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

@@MegaAlexis92 She's got such an incredible, powerful voice

[@MegaAlexis92]

@@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay exactly her voice is touched by God.

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

I'm inclined to agree with you

[@casckettfriki]

First Carrie's Before He Cheats, then P!nk's So What and finally Kelly's Since You've Been Gone. My three favourite singers with such an amazing and energetic songs. I love to put them while I'm driving and sing them out loud

[@rogergarcialanderos1482]

Gwen Stefani - Hollaback girl. . . Maybe it's not a break up song, but it's a great revenge song.

[@bryanalvareeezy7578]

Finally! Kelly Clarkson at #1 😊

[@melautajay01]

❤❤❤

[@TheWhitneyuk]

Picture to burn helped me SO MUCH in my breakup ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I will always love this song!!!

[@girlwiththetattoo11]

“What Goes Around (Comes Around)” was actually written by JT for something that happened to his best friend. He def pulled from his friend’s pain to write the song.

[@jazzyd312]

What happened to Jazmine Sullivan's Bust Your Windows. Now that's a revenge song!

[@heatherhammer2601]

“Call me when you’re Sober” by Evanescence is the quintessential song for this category!!!!! Duh!!!! ❤️❤️🎶🎶

[@winniecross4579]

Oh, did you ever! Carly Simon's "Your so Vain." I don't care how old it is . . . it is still the best!

[@chelseacanales8763]

Ahh! Childhood memories with these songs! I honestly didn’t know they were revenge songs, well except for Irreplaceable from Beyoncé and Take a Bow from Rihanna

[@dickan4009]

Behind these Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson also is great 👌🏼

[@dynastytarikterry1988]

We need this list for the 1990's

[@thatguy8514]

It would be a lot of Avril. Edit: I’m older and evidently more forgetful. Thanks to all who corrected me.

[@blugreen123]

It would be all Alanis Morisette. 😂

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

​@@thatguy8514 Her first album came out in 2001...

[@alieunjie8459]

​@@thatguy8514 Avril is 2000s

[@alarmcaller]

The 2000s just simply were the best decade for music. 😌

[@ShadowSora8491]

I still love So What by P!NK and Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood

[@shannonflahertycardo1163]

Hit 'Em Up, at least for me, should be way higher up this list. The first time I heard it, I was fresh out of college and had a couple of rough breakups. Everything from the song style to Blu's amazingly unique voice, the sass, the lyrics... all of it was a game changing breakup song. I still love it to this day.

[@puffsleeveskindagirl]

Thanks for mentioned The ALL AMERICAN REJECTS; they are such an underrated band from the 2000's & 2010's. ❤

[@natb6684]

I am so glad Hit ‘‘em Style was on here. I use to sing this as a kid like I understood the meaning haha

[@ashtontk-rw7mo]

I love this list. Do a top 100 next time. There's a whole lotta good revenge songs out there😂😂

[@DorotaGabal]

The best thing about So What! is that P!nk invited Carey Hart to be in the video... and he came.

[@giggle_snort]

I've become disenchanted with Taylor Swift in recent years, but "Picture to Burn" still slaps. And I 100% agree with the top pick. "Since U Been Gone" is one of my all time faves.

[@nellabella926]

6:01 Picture to Burn has been replaying in my mind all week 😅

[@nellabella926]

Almost all of these songs are on one of my most played playlists👏🏾

[@CourtneyPielok]

Before he cheats is AMAZING. I'd happily shout it a stranger but I don't for fear of being arrested.

[@Gryffindorruless]

#1 did not disappoint 💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@TheCastelM]

Even though it wasn’t as popular as the ones on this list, Janet Jackson’s Son Of A Gun was also a great revenge song

[@AngelinaDeveaux]

I came to say Bust Yo Windows by Jazmin Sullivan but I feel like that BZRP song with Shakira should be on here too. It's so raw.

[@andrealeon1084]

Amazing list!!!! great job!!

[@sandij7527]

Cant belive you left off 2008 Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan. This a one of greatest songs about revenge on a significant other.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

One of the too few lists wherein I know all of the songs and love them all!! That’s some Millennial magic!

[@jamiemcdowell1109]

Was a bit perplexed when I saw that P!nk wasn’t number one, because in my mind So What is the ultimate revenge song. But then I remembered Kelly Clarkson exists…😅😂🤦🏻‍♂️ Also though, would Avril Lavigne not made this list???

[@ConnorMiller417]

I miss the 2000’s so much, they were the good old days. Times were more simple and people were just a lot more outgoing and there was nowhere near as much hate as there is now. Music today is a joke compared to these days. Musicians actually recorded their songs rather than through the use of computer assistance. Good times! 😊

[@davidsonrozier7874]

Shout out to Ne-Yo who wrote both "take a bow" and "Irreplaceable"

[@littletexas1882]

Yesssss!!! Ya'll added Aaron Tippin's song Kiss This. Such an ICONIC SONG. LOVE IT!!! And it's such a twist. Because it's not a woman singing it, but a man singing about a woman who's scorned. Another good one is What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am by Lee Roy Parnell.

[@DANNYTHEFROG123]

Smile by Lily Allen

[@Willow76ny]

So yesterday by Hillary Duff.

[@brmc5381]

"Bust Your Windows" by Jazmine Sullivan is a great one, too!

[@Hi-se6jq]

“Better than Revenge” is the best

[@erickreyes7902]

BEFORE HE CHEATS should be no.2... that track just evokes anger to the next level...

[@JennNofficial]

i loved the song from Nicole scherzinger " Dont Hold Your Breath"

[@firstname__lastname]

I STILL bump JT's Cry Me A River! That part when Timberland comes in...❤

[@rudolphsaiz8386]

Bust Your Windows By Jazmin Sullivan Has to be my top revenge songs.

[@inigoc6881]

Christina Aguilera's FIGHTER should be in this list "Makes me that much stronger Makes me work a little bit harder Makes me that much wiser So thanks for making me a fighter Made me learn a little bit faster Made my skin a little bit thicker Makes me that much smarter So thanks for making me a fighter"

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

Good Video 😁💞

[@kimochino9047]

I actually like Lily Allen’s Smile than some on the top 10 list. The music video is also awesome.

[@mirandawillie6909]

I really don't remember most of these songs I was really young in the early 2000's and Taylor looked so young in the 2000's it makes me feel old already

[@donnaleone3818]

Stronger by Kelly Clarkson is also really good.

[@alvyandana]

I guess it’ll appear on 2010s version

[@Daisy-sl6qj]

#1 is a well deserved 👏 ( Kelly)

[@antoniaatala]

Love every song! And the spanish version of irrepleceable is *chef kiss*

[@laurelwells-georgia7124]

I’ve definitely put these songs in my IPod playlist, and listened to them for awhile…

[@cinefiloleitor5118]

The perfect top 3 👌🏻

[@gabrielmt3500]

Revenge is a dish best served cold, so...How did you pass over the Taylor Swift song "Mean"? The version at the Grammys ("One day/I'll be/singing this at the Grammys...") is the most vicious musical middle finger ever.

[@grayshigami6797]

Fk It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon is great too

[@MissSirenita]

So What! is my favorite revenge song. And Before He Cheats and Since You’ve Been Gone are up there. I do love You’re Gonna Go Far Kid so I’m glad that was an honorable mention

[@jazlynndodge9282]

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, turn on the radio, songs by Reba McEntire word gray Revenge song and also I miss me more, and the best day of your life by Kellie Pickler we're also good songs to listen to😅

[@Felktl09]

Britney Stronger or Womanizer should’ve made the list.

[@jaclynsanture6643]

Stronger for me, I sing it when I think about boys who rejected me

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

How is Womanizer a revenge song? She hasn't fallen for him yet, and she states she never will in the song. So he hasn't done anything to her to avenge.

[@emilyprentice5581]

I thought 'Never Again' from Kelly would've been here, that was an iconically vengeful masterpiece, I also thought Before He Cheats would've been number one because that song was everywhere

[@argonca_]

Fighter by Christina Aguilera is the ultimate revenge song.

[@indypoos]

Janet Jackson's "Son of a Gun(I bet you think this song is about you)" with Missy from 2001 should at least been an honorable mention...that was my jam!

[@gaymer07]

Misery business should've been on this

[@ASimpsonsfanaticforBurns]

I know so many great revenge songs! Here are my top 10. 10. "Better Than Revenge" Taylor Swift 9. "Done" The Band Perry 8. "Next Girl" Carly Pearce 7. "Too Little Too Late" Jojo 6. "Shout Out To My Ex" Little Mix 5. "This Hurts" Mindless Self Indulgence 4. "Brand New You" Miranda Cosgrove 3. "Gunpowder and Lead" Miranda Lambert 2. Deja Vu" Avril Lavigne 1. "Bite Me" Avril Lavigne.

[@dashiajames1882]

"Obsessed" isn't a Revenge song. It's a diss song. At least to me. I understand what Mariah Carey is saying in Obsessed. Now "Cry me a River " & "Think B4 he cheats" are definitely a Revenge song. I literally knew Carrie Underwood song was gonna be up here when I saw the word " Revenge. " Carries song is my only favorite country song. Irreplaceable, Take a Bow, Obsessed are breakup & diss songz. Well Obsessed is a diss song. Riri song message is " Just leave, he played her, he did a good job playing her now it's over "

[@nellabella926]

I Bust the Windows out your Car by Jazmine Sullivan could have easily replaced Obsessed.

[@dashiajames1882]

@@nellabella926: Exactly, I forgot all about that song. To me " Irreplaceable " isn't a Revenge song. Just sounds like a break up song.

[@DanielMartActor]

Also, it sure as fuck didn't give Eminem a run for his money lol

[@sarahp936]

Also, Eminem’s response The Warning is clearly superior.

[@RoxyLuffer]

Kelly Clarkson is a Queen, she can sing ANYTHING!

[@lisahopke6639]

Ashley Tisdale - It's alright, it's ok.

[@redlionbluecat]

Im not heartbroken. Im in a happy relationship. But man, these songs made me sing my heart out 🤘

[@MegaFearlessLover]

If your going to Carrie underwood him just remember CHECK FOR CAMREAS ON THE CAR OR AROUND IT and The three-tire rule states that your auto insurance won't pay for damages if only three tires are slashed. No one is certain as to where this idea originated, but it is false. However, your liability-only coverage won't pay for any damage to tires. You need more than merely basic coverage to be fully protected.

[@bwines16]

I’m seeing the Offspring on Tuesday and if they don’t play you’re gonna go far, kid I’ll be so disappointed 😂

[@dashiajames1882]

Could please do the best sad songz. Like songz you'll play when you're sad. Or 20 all time iconic songz 90's til now..??

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

"Womanizer" (2008) - Britney Spears

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

I got the feeling in the song he hadn't done anything to her yet because she wasn't going to fall for him, so it's not revenge, it's quitting while she's ahead.

[@puffsleeveskindagirl]

This whole list is full of my favorite songs EVER. What does it says about me??!!! 😂

[@missunnaturally]

Kelly also have "Never again"

[@l.a.9406]

“Call Tyrone” by Erica Badu… ❤

[@blugreen123]

This list should start and end with Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone." 😂

[@mmolenda8141]

Kiss this by Aaron Tippin ...Love that song

[@kierabracken1893]

Jasmine Sullivan's bust the windows is a great song as well

[@Mythicdruidess62]

Rest in Peace by Dorothy. A song about what it was like being in a relationship with a narcissist. I can relate because the first time I heard this I was in the car with my now ex. I had been with him for only 6 months and all that time it was a nightmare.

[@spencersawesomevideos7022]

OK you definitely have to do the top 10 most emotional redemption arcs in animated shows!

[@alexandraboaru]

I think is safe to add “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus in this top now :)

[@ronellefourie7084]

For sure!

[@sabrinasspellbookspens5136]

As much as I love this list and 100% agree with it, I'm more into love songs lately. Being lonely is boring. 🥺

[@russargabright]

I really like Miranda Lambert/Pistol Annies: Got My Name Changed Back I can hear a shot at Blake Sheldon in that one. " Got an ex that I adored, but he got along good with a couple road whores."

[@allisonlee428]

I also listen to Forget u after a break-up

[@Jettypilelegs]

Bust your windows by Jasmine Sullivan is a fantastic revenge song. Surprised it’s not here.

[@sarahramsey9454]

catchy iconic is what it is alright love it

[@classicerynn8452]

Another good one: "Beautiful" by 10 Years.

[@MsEchoify]

I knew #1 was gonna be Since U've Been Gone xD

[@alvyandana]

Obsessed at #7 😮 I guess you did it purposely as it peaked at #7 on BB Hot 100 too 😏

[@ToniWellons]

Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows, He Wasn’t Man Enough- Toni Braxton

[@kachitax]

You did forget a song!! “Don’t bother” by Shakira. Amazing awesome song !❤

[@mbleroy99]

Eminem still hasn't been the same since Obsessed.

[@michelesmith4681]

That song should be in top 5 not 10. Love that song

[@stephaniechewning9121]

I would add 50 ways to say goodbye by Train and We are never ever getting back together by Taylor Swift. My ex ruined Train for me when he made that song my ringtone.