"Year 3000" is a song performed by English pop punk band Busted. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album Busted (2002). The song was written by Busted members Ryan Knapton, James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson, along with Steve Robson and Graham Jay. The song makes references to the Back to the Future trilogy, including lines about the flux capacitor and the fact that the time machine mentioned is "like the one in a film I've seen".

"Year 3000" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and became the 34th biggest seller of the year with 165,000 units. The single was also a success in Europe, reaching number two on the Irish Singles Chart, while reaching the Top 10 in Belgium and the Netherlands.

"Year 3000" was written by Busted, Graham Jay and Steve Robson. It was inspired by James Bourne's obsession with Back to the Future, hence the references to the flux capacitor and the fact that the time machine mentioned is "like the one in a film I've seen".

"Year 3000" debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, one place higher than previous single "What I Go to School For". It was kept off number one by "Stop Living the Lie" by Fame Academy winner David Sneddon.

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