Waarom Nou Jij
Marco Borsato
Waarom Nou Jij by Marco Borsato (released in 1994) appeared in 21 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 195 in 2004. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2019.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1351 |
| 2018 | 1524 |
| 2017 | 1825 |
| 2016 | 1513 |
| 2015 | 993 |
| 2014 | 1332 |
| 2013 | 1338 |
| 2012 | 1305 |
| 2011 | 955 |
| 2010 | 1060 |
| 2009 | 333 |
| 2008 | 374 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2006 | 382 |
| 2005 | 385 |
| 2004 | 195 |
| 2003 | 420 |
| 2002 | 510 |
| 2001 | 226 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 1999 | 335 |
More by Marco Borsato
- Rood best position 17
- Dochters best position 25
- De Waarheid best position 35
- Afscheid Nemen Bestaat Niet best position 82
- De Bestemming best position 90
- Ik Leef Niet Meer Voor Jou best position 93
- Margherita best position 98
- Zij best position 116
How the song fared
On average, Waarom Nou Jij was at position 818.3 in the 21 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1825 in 2017. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 21 editions (up to and including 2019). The biggest rise came in 2015: from position 1332 to position 993 (+339). The biggest fall came in 2010: from position 333 to position 1060 (-727). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2019.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 21 editions, this song shares that score with 80 other songs, and 914 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 587 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 195.
Also released in 1994
55 other songs from 1994 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- One – Metallica best position 13
- Stil In Mij – Van Dik Hout best position 35
- Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley best position 51
- Zombie – The Cranberries best position 68
- Streets Of Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen best position 76
- Always – Bon Jovi best position 76
Neighbours in the 2019 list
In 2019, this song was at position 1351. Shoes Of Lightning (Racoon) was at position 1350, one place higher; Geen Kind Meer (Karin Bloemen) was at position 1352, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Waarom Nou Jij by Marco Borsato in the Top 2000?
Waarom Nou Jij was on the list in 21 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2019.
What is the highest position of Waarom Nou Jij in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 195 in 2004.
How high was Waarom Nou Jij in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.