Songs about strong women are great. As a wise woman once said, “Who run the world? Girls!” Women are an essential part of society. Aside from the obvious reasons (like the fact that our bodies can withstand childbirth), we’re smart, strong, and determined. A world without women isn’t a world at all.
Despite this, women are continually at a disadvantage. On average, women make 82 cents to every dollar that men make (this is even lower for women of color). And, out of the top Fortune 500 companies, less than 5% are run by women. There are countries where it’s illegal for women to vote, go to school, or even drive a car.
But you know what? In spite of all of this, we’re also doing better than ever. On average, 66% of women graduate college, compared to 60% of men. Nearly 47% of women are now in the workforce too. We’re striving for equality and are making good progress.
Sometimes we need a reminder of how strong we are though. This is where songs about strong women come in. Whether you’re going through a breakup, having trouble at work, or simply need to be reminded of how much of a #womanboss you are, here are 34 of the best songs about strong women to help you feel more empowered.
Songs About Strong Women: Our Top Choices
1. Run the World (Girls), Beyoncé
Favorite Lyrics:
Boy I know you love it
How we’re smart enough to make these millions
Strong enough to bear the children, children
Then get back to business
2. Confident, Demi Lovato
Favorite Lyrics:
What’s wrong with being confident?
3. God is a woman, Ariana Grande
Favorite Lyrics:
My one, when all is said and done
You’ll believe God is a woman
4. I AM WOMAN, Emmy Meli
Favorite Lyrics:
I am woman, I am fearless
I am sexy, I’m divine
I’m unbeatable, I’m creative
Honey, you can get in line
5. No Scrubs, TLC
Favorite Lyrics:
No, I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
6. Fight Song, Rachel Platten
Favorite Lyrics:
This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song
7. Easy On Me, Adele
Favorite Lyrics:
Go easy on me, baby
I was still a child
Didn’t get the chance to
Feel the world around me
I had no time to choose
What I chose to do
So go easy on me
8. Roar, Katy Perry
Favorite Lyrics:
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
9. Stronger, Britney Spears
Favorite Lyrics:
My loneliness ain’t killing me no more
I, I’m stronger
10. no tears left to cry, Ariana Grande
Favorite Lyrics:
Ain’t got no tears in my body
I ran out, but boy, I like it, I like it, I like it
11. Miss Independent, Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Lyrics:
What happened to Miss Independent?
No longer need to be defensive
12. Just a Girl, No Doubt
Favorite Lyrics:
Oh… I’ve had it up to here!
13. Dangerous Women, Ariana Grande
Favorite Lyrics:
Somethin’ ’bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman
14. Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato
Favorite Lyrics:
Baby, I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)
Being so bad got me feelin’ so good
15. Flawless Remix, Beyonce & Nicki Minaj
Favorite Lyrics:
You wake up, flawless
Post up, flawless
16. S&M, Rihanna
Favorite Lyrics:
Cause I may be bad
But I’m perfectly good at it
17. thank u, next, Ariana Grande
Favorite Lyrics:
One taught me love
One taught me patience
And one taught me pain
18. Woman, Kesha
Favorite Lyrics:
I’m a motherf*cking woman, baby, alright
I don’t need a man to be holding me too tight
19. You Don’t Own Me, Grace & G-Eazy
Favorite Lyrics:
Don’t tell me what to do
And don’t tell me what to say
20. Can’t Be Tamed, Miley Cyrus
Favorite Lyrics:
I’m not a mistake,
I’m not a fake,
It’s set in my DNA
21. abcdefu, Gayle
Favorite Lyrics:
I was into you, but I’m over it now
And I was tryin’ to be nice
But nothing’s getting through, so let me spell it out
22. Firework, Katy Perry
Favorite Lyrics:
‘Cause, baby, you’re a firework
Come on, show ’em what you’re worth
23. Don’t Cha, The Pussycat Dolls
Favorite Lyrics:
Don’t you wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
Don’t you wish your girlfriend was a freak like me, like me?
24. Raise Your Glass, P!nk
Favorite Lyrics:
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways, all my underdogs
25. All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor
Favorite Lyrics:
I’m bringing booty back!
26. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Taylor Swift
Favorite Lyrics:
We are never ever ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me
But we are never ever ever ever getting back together
27. Problem, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Big Sean
Favorite Lyrics:
I know you’re never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it’s you!
28. Money, Cardi B
Favorite Lyrics:
I was born to flex (Yes)
Diamonds on my neck
29. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Lyrics:
What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn’t mean I’m over cause you’re gone
30. Woman Like Me, Little Mix & Nicki Minaj
Favorite Lyrics:
I broke a couple hearts that I wear on my sleeve
31. 7 rings, Ariana Grande
Favorite Lyrics:
You like my hair?
Gee, thanks! Just bought it
32. Happier Than Ever, Billie Eilish
Favorite Lyrics:
You clearly weren’t aware that you made me miserable, ooh
So if you really wanna know
When I’m away from you
I’m happier than ever
33. MONEY, LISA
Favorite Lyrics:
It’s the end of the month and the weekend
I’ma spend this check, everything on me, yeah
I’ma tip myself, I’ma spend it on myself
I’ma drop it like it’s pouring, I’ma pour it on myself
34. Woman, Doja Cat
Favorite Lyrics:
Baby, worship my hips and waist
So feminine with grace
I touch your soul when you hear me say
“Boy, let me be your woman”
It’s Time to Feel Empowered!
Whatever mood you’re feeling, the best songs about strong women can really help us to feel empowered! Whether it’s a sad love song or one of the absolute classics, women empowerment songs can get you hyped and determined for the day ahead. It’s a guaranteed girl power booster!
