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20 Female Power Anthems to Add to Your Playlists

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Stony Brook chapter.

“Ladies First” by Queen Latifah

Best Lyric: ”Ladies first, there’s no time to rehearse.”

“Confident” by Demi Lovato

Best Lyric: “What’s wrong with being confident?”

“Try” by Colbie Caillat 

Best Lyric: “You don’t have to try so hard, You don’t have to bend until you break.”

“This One’s For The Girls” by Martina McBride

Best Lyric: “All around the world, This one’s for the girls.”

“Run The World (Girls)” by Beyonce

Best Lyric: “Who run the world? Girls!”“Secrets” by Miranda Lambert

Best Lyric: “I know I’m not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else, Well I’m over it.”

“Follow Your Arrow” by Kacey Musgraves

Best Lyric: “Follow your arrow wherever it points.”

“Fight Song” by Rachel Platten

Best Lyric- “I might only have one match, but I can make an explosion.”“Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfeld

Best Lyric: “Gonna love myself, no, I don’t need anybody else.”

“Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson

Best Lyric: “Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone.”“B*tch”  by Meredith Brooks

Best Lyric: “I’m a sinner, I’m a saint. I do not feel ashamed.”

“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

Best Lyric: “You thought that I’d be weak without you, but I’m stronger.”

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor

Best Lyric: “I’ve got all my life to live and I’ve got all my love to give and I’ll survive.”“I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan

Best Lyric: “I’m every woman, it’s all in me.”

“Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys

Best Lyric: ”So bright, she can burn your eyes, Better look the other way.”“Scars To Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara

Best Lyric: ”You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are.”

“Roar” by Katy Perry

Best Lyric: “’Cause I am the champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar!”“R-E-S-P-E-C-T” by Aretha Franklin

Best Lyric: “Oh your kisses, sweeter than honey, and guess what, so is my money.”

“Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child 

Best Lyric: “Try to control me, boy, you get dismissed.”

“Man, I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain

Best Lyric: “The best thing about being a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun.”

 

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