Here you will find a huge selection of songs starting with the letter W and released between 2000 and 2023. We have put them for you in one big playlist and inform you about their achievements in the music charts. You won’t want to miss these!
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Why W, you might ask? Well, we think W is a beautiful letter that stands for many things: wonder, wisdom, warmth, and, of course, music!
W is also the first letter of some of our favorite artists, such as Whitney Houston, Wiz Khalifa, and White Stripes. And let’s not forget the 200+ Songs That Start With W, as you will find them in our playlist.
But enough with the introductions, let’s get to the playlist!
Top 10 Songs Starting With W
- What Do You Mean? – Justin Bieber
- WAP – Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion
- We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift
- What’s Next – Drake
- WAIT FOR U – Future & Drake & Tems
- What’s My Name? – Rihanna & Drake
- Way 2 Sexy – Drake & Future & Young Thug
- Willow – Taylor Swift
- Whatever You Like – T.I.
- What A Girl Wants – Christina Aguilera
List of 200+ Songs That Start With W
Year | Title - Artist | US | UK |
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2015 | What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber | 1 | 1 |
2020 | WAP - Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion | 1 | 2 |
2012 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift | 1 | 4 |
2021 | What's Next - Drake | 1 | 4 |
2022 | WAIT FOR U - Future & Drake & Tems | 1 | 8 |
2010 | What's My Name? - Rihanna & Drake | 1 | 10 |
2021 | Way 2 Sexy - Drake & Future & Young Thug | 1 | 11 |
2021 | Willow - Taylor Swift | 1 | 12 |
2008 | Whatever You Like - T.I. | 1 | 60 |
2000 | What A Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera | 1 | 81 |
2010 | We R Who We R - Ke$ha | 1 | - |
2012 | We Are Young - Fun. & Janelle Monae | 1 | - |
2013 | Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus | 1 | - |
2017 | Wild Thoughts - DJ Khaled, Rihanna & Bryson Tiller | 2 | 1 |
2021 | Wants and Needs - Drake & Lil Baby | 2 | 10 |
2005 | We Belong Together - Mariah Carey | 2 | - |
2010 | We Are The World 25 For Haiti - Artists For Haiti | 2 | - |
2022 | We Don't Talk About Bruno - Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz | 2 | - |
2006 | What You Know - T.I. | 3 | - |
2013 | We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus | 3 | - |
2008 | Womanizer - Britney Spears | 4 | 4 |
2012 | Wide Awake - Katy Perry | 4 | 12 |
2014 | Wiggle - Jason Derulo & Snoop Dogg | 5 | 8 |
2002 | What's Luv? - Fat Joe & Ashanti | 5 | - |
2002 | Work It - Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott | 5 | - |
2006 | Where'd You Go - Fort Minor | 5 | - |
2011 | We Found Love - Rihanna & Calvin Harris | 6 | 1 |
2006 | Wind It Up - Gwen Stefani | 6 | 3 |
2015 | Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift | 6 | 40 |
2001 | Whenever, Wherever - Shakira | 6 | - |
2006 | What Hurts The Most - Rascal Flatts | 6 | - |
2006 | What's Left Of Me - Nick Lachey | 6 | - |
2007 | What Time Is It - High School Musical 2 Cast | 6 | - |
2009 | Whatcha Say - Jason Derulo | 7 | - |
2002 | Without Me - Eminem | 9 | 1 |
2019 | Wow. - Post Malone | 9 | 3 |
2009 | We Made You - Eminem | 9 | 4 |
2013 | When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars | 9 | 7 |
2007 | Who Knew - P!nk | 9 | - |
2008 | When I Grow Up - The Pussycat Dolls | 9 | - |
2002 | What About Us - Brandy | 10 | 4 |
2009 | Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry | 10 | 19 |
2018 | Walk It Talk It - Migos & Drake | 10 | 41 |
2020 | We Paid - Lil Baby & 42 Dugg | 10 | 89 |
2000 | With Arms Wide Open - Creed | 10 | - |
2011 | What The Hell - Avril Lavigne | 11 | 27 |
2001 | Where The Party At - Jagged Edge & Nelly | 11 | - |
2006 | White & Nerdy - 'Weird Al' Yankovic | 11 | - |
2010 | Whip My Hair - Willow | 11 | - |
2015 | Watch Me - Silento | 11 | - |
2016 | Work From Home - Fifth Harmony & Ty Dolla $ign | 12 | 3 |
2007 | What Goes Around Comes Around - Justin Timberlake | 12 | 59 |
2012 | Want U Back - Cher Lloyd & Astro | 12 | - |
2013 | Work Bitch! - Britney Spears | 12 | - |
2015 | Want To Want Me - Jason Derulo | 12 | - |
2005 | We Be Burnin' - Sean Paul | 13 | 3 |
2007 | What I've Done - Linkin Park | 13 | 6 |
2020 | Wishing Well - Juice WRLD | 13 | 20 |
2011 | Where Them Girls At - David Guetta, Flo-Rida & Nicki Minaj | 14 | 3 |
2017 | Walk On Water - Eminem & Beyonce | 14 | 13 |
2000 | Waiting For Tonight - Jennifer Lopez | 14 | 41 |
2011 | Written In The Stars - Tinie Tempah & Eric Turner | 14 | 59 |
2021 | Wild Side - Normani & Cardi B | 14 | 65 |
2003 | Where Is The Love? - The Black Eyed Peas | 14 | - |
2003 | Why Don't You & I - Santana & Chad Kroeger | 14 | - |
2008 | What You Got - Colby O'Donis & Akon | 14 | - |
2001 | Wherever You Will Go - The Calling | 15 | - |
2013 | We Own It (Fast & Furious 6) - 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa | 16 | 6 |
2020 | What A Man Gotta Do - Jonas Brothers | 16 | 22 |
2019 | Woah - Lil Baby | 16 | 81 |
2001 | When It's Over - Sugar Ray | 16 | - |
2004 | Why? - Jadakiss & Anthony Hamilton | 16 | - |
2010 | When I Look At You - Miley Cyrus | 16 | - |
2017 | What Lovers Do - Maroon 5 & SZA | 17 | 12 |
2000 | Wobble Wobble - 504 Boyz | 17 | - |
2003 | Wat Da Hook Gon Be - Murphy Lee & Jermaine Dupri | 17 | - |
2012 | Where Have You Been? - Rihanna | 18 | 6 |
2020 | Wonder - Shawn Mendes | 18 | 21 |
2006 | Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson | 19 | 21 |
2012 | What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction | 19 | 48 |
2006 | Walk It Out - Unk | 19 | - |
2006 | We Fly High - Jim Jones | 19 | - |
2015 | Worth It - Fifth Harmony & Kid Ink | 19 | - |
2021 | Who Want Smoke?? - Nardo Wick & G Herbo, Lil Durk & 21 Savage | 19 | - |
2005 | Window Shopper - 50 Cent | 20 | 11 |
2016 | When We Were Young - Adele | 20 | 13 |
2001 | What Would You Do? - City High | 20 | - |
2004 | Wanna Get To Know You - G-Unit | 20 | - |
2006 | Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer | 21 | - |
2013 | Wagon Wheels - Darius Rucker | 21 | - |
2001 | We Thuggin' - Fat Joe & R Kelly | 22 | - |
2002 | Who's Your Daddy? - Toby Keith | 22 | - |
2004 | What U Gon' Do - Lil' Jon & The East Side Boyz | 22 | - |
2006 | Walk Away (Remember Me) - Paula DeAnda & The DEY | 22 | - |
2011 | Work Out - J Cole | 22 | - |
2012 | Wanted - Hunter Hayes | 22 | - |
2015 | White Iverson - Post Malone | 22 | - |
2022 | What Happened To Virgil - Lil Durk & Gunna | 22 | - |
2001 | What It Feels Like For A Girl - Madonna | 23 | 19 |
2007 | Wake Up Call - Maroon 5 | 23 | 33 |
2000 | Wonderful - Everclear | 23 | - |
2002 | Why Don't We Fall In Love - Amerie & Ludacris | 23 | - |
2007 | With Love - Hilary Duff | 24 | 32 |
2003 | Walked Outta Heaven - Jagged Edge | 24 | - |
2011 | Who Says - Selena Gomez & The Scene | 24 | - |
2018 | Whatever It Takes - Imagine Dragons | 24 | - |
2021 | Wasted On You - Morgan Wallen | 24 | - |
2020 | What You Know Bout Love - Pop Smoke | 25 | 4 |
2013 | What Now - Rihanna | 25 | 25 |
2008 | When You Look Me In The Eyes - Jonas Brothers | 25 | - |
2019 | Whiskey Glasses - Morgan Wallen | 25 | - |
2000 | Where My Girls At? - 702 | 26 | - |
2001 | What I Really Meant To Say - Cyndi Thomson | 26 | - |
2009 | Whatever It Is - Zac Brown Band | 26 | - |
2012 | We Run The Night - Havana Brown & Pitbull | 26 | - |
2001 | Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly - Aaron Tippin | 27 | - |
2004 | When The Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker | 27 | - |
2017 | What Ifs - Kane Brown & Lauren Alaina | 27 | - |
2022 | What Else Can I Do? - Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz | 27 | - |
2000 | What'chu Like - Da Brat & Tyrese | 28 | - |
2007 | Wait For You - Elliott Yamin | 28 | - |
2015 | Where Ya At - Future & Drake | 28 | - |
2006 | When You Were Young - The Killers | 29 | 2 |
2009 | White Horse - Taylor Swift | 29 | 60 |
2003 | Wanksta - 50 Cent | 29 | - |
2005 | Wake Up - Hilary Duff | 29 | - |
2007 | Whine Up - Kat Deluna & Elephant Man | 29 | - |
2011 | Who Dat Girl - Flo-Rida & Akon | 29 | - |
2012 | Work Hard, Play Hard - Wiz Khalifa | 29 | - |
2018 | Wait - Maroon 5 | 29 | - |
2021 | What's Your Country Song - Thomas Rhett | 29 | - |
2014 | Wild Wild Love - Pitbull & GRL | 30 | 6 |
2018 | Wake Up In The Sky - Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars & Kodak Black | 30 | 85 |
2000 | What About Now - Lonestar | 30 | - |
2000 | What's Your Fantasy - Ludacris & Shaunna | 30 | - |
2001 | Wait A Minute - Ray J & Lil' Kim | 30 | - |
2001 | Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) - Alan Jackson | 30 | - |
2003 | When I'm Gone - Three Doors Down | 30 | - |
2003 | What Was I Thinkin' - Dierks Bentley | 30 | - |
2004 | Whats Happnin! - Ying Yang Twins | 30 | - |
2005 | Wait (The Whisper Song) - Ying Yang Twins | 30 | - |
2007 | We Takin' Over - DJ Khaled, T.I. Akon, Rick Ross, Fat Joe. Lil' Wayne & Baby | 30 | - |
2013 | We Were Us - Keith Urban & Miranda Lambert | 30 | - |
2021 | Whole Lotta Money - BIA & Nicki Minaj | 30 | - |
2019 | Wish You Were Gay - Billie Eilish | 31 | 13 |
2000 | What Do You Say - Reba McEntire | 31 | - |
2000 | Without You - The Dixie Chicks | 31 | - |
2010 | What Do You Want From Me? - Adam Lambert | 31 | - |
2013 | White Walls - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis | 31 | - |
2006 | Why You Wanna - T.I. | 32 | 22 |
2020 | White Christmas - Bing Crosby | 32 | 52 |
2003 | Why Can't I - Liz Phair | 32 | - |
2004 | With You - Jessica Simpson | 32 | - |
2004 | Watch The Wind Blow By - Tim McGraw | 32 | - |
2004 | Whiskey Girl - Toby Keith | 32 | - |
2006 | Who Says You Can't Go Home - Bon Jovi | 32 | - |
2006 | Want To - Sugarland | 32 | - |
2001 | What's Going On - All Star Tribute | 33 | 6 |
2017 | Water Under The Bridge - Adele | 33 | 39 |
2001 | Who I Am - Jessica Andrews | 33 | - |
2006 | When You're Mad - Ne-Yo | 33 | - |
2021 | Wockesha - Moneybagg Yo | 33 | - |
2001 | Where I Come From - Alan Jackson | 34 | - |
2002 | Wasting My Time - Default | 34 | - |
2002 | When The Last Time - Clipse | 34 | - |
2017 | Wolves - Selena Gomez & Marshmello | 35 | 9 |
2016 | We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth & Selena Gomez | 35 | 28 |
2000 | Where I Wanna Be - Donell Jones | 35 | - |
2001 | When I Think About Angels - Jamie O'Neal | 35 | - |
2001 | Where The Blacktop Ends - Keith Urban | 35 | - |
2002 | Wrapped Around - Brad Paisley | 35 | - |
2002 | Welcome To Atlanta - Jermaine Dupri & Ludacris | 35 | - |
2002 | Work In Progress - Alan Jackson | 35 | - |
2014 | Whatever She's Got - David Nail | 35 | - |
2020 | WHATS POPPIN - Jack Harlow & DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil' Wayne | 36 | 46 |
2000 | Wifey - Next | 36 | - |
2003 | Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me - Keith Urban | 36 | - |
2005 | Who You'd Be Today - Kenny Chesney | 37 | - |
2006 | When The Stars Go Blue - Tim McGraw | 37 | - |
2023 | Wait In The Truck - HARDY & Lainey Wilson | 37 | - |
2014 | When She Says Baby - Jason Aldean | 38 | - |
2020 | Walk Em Down - NLE Choppa & Roddy Ricch | 38 | - |
2000 | We Danced - Brad Paisley | 39 | - |
2002 | What If She's An Angel - Tommy Shane Steiner | 39 | - |
2002 | Where Are You Going - Dave Matthews Band | 39 | - |
2006 | When I Get Where I'm Going - Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton | 39 | - |
2000 | Who Let The Dogs Out? - Baha Men | 40 | 2 |
2004 | Welcome To My Life - Simple Plan | 40 | - |
2007 | Wasted - Carrie Underwood | 40 | - |
2004 | Whiskey Lullaby - Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss | 41 | - |
2015 | Where Are U Now - Skrillex & Diplo | 42 | 32 |
2011 | Waiting For The End - Linkin Park | 42 | - |
2010 | Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - Shakira & Freshly Ground | 43 | 27 |
2000 | Whoa! - Black Rob | 43 | - |
2002 | Walking Away - Craig David | 44 | - |
2020 | Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney | 45 | 26 |
2002 | Where Would You Be - Martina McBride | 45 | - |
2004 | What You Waiting For? - Gwen Stefani | 47 | 4 |
2005 | Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day | 49 | 19 |
2021 | We're Good - Dua Lipa | 49 | 27 |
2020 | Whoopty - CJ | 51 | 10 |
2007 | When You're Gone - Avril Lavigne | 52 | 3 |
2019 | Walk Me Home - P!nk | 54 | 8 |
2019 | Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles | 54 | 18 |
2019 | Who Do You Love? - The Chainsmokers & 5 Seconds Of Summer | 54 | 41 |
2017 | Way Down We Go - Kaleo | 54 | - |
2011 | When We Stand Together - Nickelback | 56 | 41 |
2016 | Wild Things - Alessia Cara | 56 | 84 |
2000 | Will 2K - Will Smith | 57 | 21 |
2018 | When The Party's Over - Billie Eilish | 58 | 21 |
2013 | Wake Me Up - Avicii | 59 | 1 |
2001 | We Need A Resolution - Aaliyah & Timbaland | 59 | 20 |
2014 | We Are One (Ole Ola) - Pitbull | 59 | 68 |
2008 | Won't Go Home Without You - Maroon 5 | 61 | 61 |
2006 | Welcome To The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance | 64 | 1 |
2002 | Wrong Impression - Natalie Imbruglia | 64 | 10 |
2012 | Whistle - Flo-Rida | 64 | - |
2021 | Woman - Doja Cat | 67 | 14 |
2016 | Wherever I Go - OneRepublic | 67 | 29 |
2009 | We Weren't Born To Follow - Bon Jovi | 68 | 25 |
2004 | Where Are We Runnin'? - Lenny Kravitz | 69 | - |
2015 | Writing's On The Wall - Sam Smith | 71 | 1 |
2001 | Who's That Girl? - Guy Sebastian & Eve | 71 | 6 |
2009 | Wheels - The Foo Fighters | 72 | 38 |
2010 | Who's That Chick? - David Guetta & Rihanna | 73 | 9 |
2003 | White Flag - Dido | 75 | 2 |
2009 | When Love Takes Over - David Guetta & Kelly Rowland | - | 1 |
2010 | We No Speak Americano - Yolanda Be Cool & DCup | - | 1 |
2009 | We Are Golden - Mika | - | 4 |
2015 | Waiting For Love - Avicii | - | 6 |
2008 | Work - Kelly Rowland | - | 10 |
2010 | Wavin' Flag - K'naan | - | 16 |
2010 | Wonderful Life - Hurts | - | 21 |
2015 | Wish You Were Mine - Philip George | - | 21 |
2009 | Wrong - Depeche Mode | - | 24 |
2006 | We Are The Champions (Ding A Dang Dong) - Crazy Frog | - | 34 |
2021 | Where Are You Now - Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott | - | 39 |
2008 | Warwick Avenue - Duffy | - | 62 |
2008 | What You Don't Know - Monrose | - | - |
2009 | Wire To Wire - Razorlight | - | - |
2010 | Wishing You Well - Stanfour | - | - |
2010 | We Are The People - Empire of the Sun | - | - |
2011 | Welcome To St. Tropez - DJ Antoine & Timati | - | - |
2013 | Whatever - Cro | - | - |
2014 | Waves - Mr Probz | - | - |
2016 | Would I Lie To You - David Guetta, Cedric Gervais & Chris Willis | - | - |
Featured Songs That Start With W
We R Who We R by Ke$ha (2010)
If you are looking for a song that starts with W, you might want to check out “We R Who We R” by Ke$ha. This is a dance-pop song that was released in 2010 as the lead single from her EP Cannibal.
Ke$has’s song was inspired by the wave of gay teen suicides that occurred in 2010, and it was meant to be a pride anthem for anyone who feels different or marginalized. The song has a catchy chorus that repeats the line “We are who we are”, and it encourages people to embrace their individuality and have fun.
World wide success
“We R Who We R” was a huge commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, and becoming Ke$ha’s first solo number-one single in the UK.
It also topped the charts in Australia for three weeks and reached the top five in Canada, Japan, and New Zealand. The song has sold over 4 million copies in the US and has been certified platinum or multi-platinum in several countries.
The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams and shows Ke$ha and her friends partying in an underground club in downtown Los Angeles.
It has a dark and edgy vibe, and it features Ke$ha wearing glittery outfits and colorful makeup. The video has over 115 million views on YouTube.
“We R Who We R” is one of Ke$ha’s most popular songs, and it has been praised by critics and fans for its empowering message and catchy beat.
The song has been performed live at various events, such as the 2010 American Music Awards and Ke$ha’s Get Sleazy Tour. The song has also been covered by artists such as Glee Cast, Kidz Bop, and Pentatonix.
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira (2001)
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira is another great song that starts with W. How did it perform on the music charts?
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira is a catchy song that blends Latin and world music influences. It was released in 2001 as the lead single from her fifth studio album and English-language debut, Laundry Service.
The song was written and produced by Shakira, with additional lyrics by Gloria Estefan for the English version. There is also a Spanish version of the song called Suerte, which means luck.
The song was a huge success worldwide, reaching number one in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. It also peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming her breakthrough hit in the country.
The song sold over 10 million copies worldwide and was certified platinum or higher in several regions and nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2003.
Who directed the music video?
Directed by Francis Lawrence the video features Shakira dancing in a desert, a forest, and a beach. The video also showcases her belly dancing skills and her flexibility.
The video won two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Choreography and Best Latin Video in 2002.
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira is a song that has become a classic of pop music and showcases her unique style and talent. It is a song that celebrates her heritage and her love for her partner.
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira is a song that has become a classic of pop music and showcases her unique style and talent. It is a song that celebrates her heritage and her love for her partner.
Work From Home by Fifth Harmony & Ty Dolla $ign (2016)
Surprise! Work From Home by Fifth Harmony & Ty Dolla $ign is a song that also starts with W. How did this song perform in the major music charts?
Work From Home is a catchy pop song by American girl group Fifth Harmony and rapper Ty Dolla $ign. It was released on Feb. 26, 2016, as the lead single from their second studio album, 7/27.
The song is about sex and working from home, with lyrics like “You don’t gotta go to work, but you gotta put in work” and “Let my body do the work.”
It was a huge commercial success, reaching the top 10 in 53 countries and peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. plus, It was also the first top-five hit by a girl group in the US since Buttons by The Pussycat Dolls in 2006.
The song was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of more than four million units in the US. It also received three nominations at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Collaboration.
The music video for Work From Home shows the members of Fifth Harmony and Ty Dolla $ign at work on a construction site. The video shows their dance moves and sex appeal, as well as some heavy machinery and tools.
In total, the video has been viewed more than 2.4 billion times on YouTube as of May 2021, making it one of the most viewed videos on the platform.
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Music Videos – 200+ Songs That Start With W
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Final Thoughts
In conclusion, there are many songs that start with a W and were released between 2000 and 2023, but not all of them are of the same quality or popularity. Some are catchy and memorable, such as “Wake Me Up” by Avicii, “WAP” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, or “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles.
Some have a deeper meaning or message, such as “Where Is The Love?” by Black Eyed Peas.
In short, songs beginning with a W and released between 2000 and 2023 are diverse and varied, and they reflect the different tastes and preferences of listeners and artists.
Do not forget that these are just some of the songs we have included in our W playlist. There are many more to discover and enjoy.
We hope you like our selection and that it makes you feel happy and energized. Music is a powerful force that can inspire, heal and connect us. So let’s celebrate it together!
Thanks for reading our post and stay tuned for more musical content from us. Until next time, keep on rocking!
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