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18 Songs That Will Make You Feel Like a Badass, Powerful Woman

 

1. Flawless Remix– Beyonce, Nicki Minaj

What’s better than one feminist queen? Two, obviously.

 

 

2. Slutmouth– Girlpool

Drenched in sarcasm, this song battles the woes of being a woman in the snarkiest way possible.

 

 

3. Diva– Beyonce

Who needs a man when you’re making my own money?

 

 

4. Boys Wanna Be Her– Peaches

Listen to this song while your walking anywhere, and I guarantee you’ll feel like a bad ass ready to rule the world.

 

 

5. Bad Girls– M.I.A

“Who’s gonna stop me when i’m coming through?”

 

 

6. Can’t Pin Me Down– Marina and the Diamonds

More snarky lyrics about being labeled and I live for it!!!

 

 

7. BitchSlut– Anna Wise

   

“If I say no i’m a bitch, say yes i’m a slut” *mic drops*

 

 

8. Rebel Girl– Bikini Kill

A song about a girl completely supporting another badass girl in her life? Sign me up!

 

 

9. Hard Out Here– Lily Allen

    

Hilarious, fun, and empowering… Lily Allen is the queen.

 

 

10. That’s Not My Name– The Ting Tings

Literally everything you’ve ever wanted to say to anyone who’s called you “baby.”

 

 

11. Cherry Bomb– Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

“Hello world, I’m your wild girl!”

    

 

12. You Don’t Own Me– Lesley Gore

    

Proof women were over the patriarchy in the 60’s.

 

 

13. Man! I Feel Like A Woman!– Shania Twain

Because being a girl is fun!

 

 

14. Q.U.E.E.N. [feat. Erykah Badu]– Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu

Not only is this song one of the best to dance to, but the ending rap gets you EVERY time.

 

 

15. None Of Your Business– Salt-N-Pepa

My sex life is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS

 

 

16. Bubblegum Bitch – Marina and the Diamonds

Essentially, never underestimate the power of being underestimated.

 

 

17. I Eat Boys Like You For Breakfast– Ida Maria

   

“Where’s my knife and fork now?”

 

 

18. Run The World (Girls)– Beyonce

Because, duh.

 

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Kayla McEwen

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Kayla A. McEwen: President and Campus Correspondent  Senior at Penn State Behrend Marketing & Professional Writing Major Part-time dreamer and full-time artist Lover of art, fashion, witty conversation, winged eyeliner, and large cups of warm beverages.