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Girl Pwr Playlist23 Kick-Ass Female Anthems and Their Best Lyrics on Empowerment and Self-Love

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Nov 27, 2019 11:05 am·

By Jennifer Machin

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No one makes bops like female artists including Lizzo, Demi Lovato and Beyoncè, who can perfectly depict what you’re going through. Whether you’re feeling insecure about your body, need something to lift you up, or are simply looking for some Instagram caption inspo, you can always turn to music. Keep scrolling for 23 of the most kick-ass female anthems and their most powerful lyrics for every mood.

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“Look at Her Now” by Selena Gomez

Notable lyrics: “Of course she was sad/ But now she’s glad she dodged a bullet (Mm)/ Took a few years to soak up the tears/ But look at her now/ Watch her go.”

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“The Man” by Taylor Swift

Notable lyrics: “I’m so sick of running as fast as I can/ Wondering if I’d get there quicker if I was a man/ And I’m so sick of them coming at me again/ ‘Cause if I was a man/ Then I’d be the man.”

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“You Can’t Stop the Girl” by Bebe Rexha

Notable lyrics: “But she’s so brave, though/ Just like a tornado/ She’s taking us by storm/ You can’t stop the girl from going/ You can’t stop the world from knowing/ The truth will set you free.”

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“Sorry Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato

Notable lyrics: “Being so bad got me feelin’ so good/ Showing you up like I knew that I would/ Baby, I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)/ Baby, I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)/ Feeling inspired ’cause the tables have turned/ Yeah, I’m on fire and I know that it burns.”

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“Soulmate” by Lizzo

Notable lyrics: “Yeah, I’m my own soulmate (Yeah, yeah)/ No, I’m never lonely (Lonely)/ I know I’m a queen but I don’t need no crown/ Look up in the mirror like damn she the one.”

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“Hurricane” by Halsey

Notable lyrics: “I’m a wanderess, I’m a one night stand/ Don’t belong to no city/ Don’t belong to no man/ I’m the violence in the pouring rain/ I’m a hurricane.”

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“Body of My Own” by Charli XCX

Notable lyrics: “Lights out/ On my own/ Got my darkness/ I’m into myself.”

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“Flawless” by Beyoncé ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Notable lyrics: “We flawless, ladies tell ’em/ Say I, look so good tonight/ God damn, God damn.”

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“WTF (Where They From)” by Missy Elliot ft. Pharrell Williams

Notable Lyrics: “Man, I’m so futuristic/ Big lips and big, big, big hips/ Body be thick like a bisque/ I’m different, rippin’ s–t.”

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“Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande

Notable lyrics: “Plus, I met someone else/ We havin’ better discussions/ I know they say I move on too fast/ But this one gon’ last/ ‘Cause her name is Ari/ And I’m so good with that (so good with that)/ She taught me love (love)/ She taught me patience (patience)/ How she handles pain (pain)/ That s–‘s amazing.”

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“Who Says” by Selena Gomez and The Scene

Notable lyrics: “Who says?/ Who says you’re not perfect?/ Who says you’re not worth it?/ Who says you’re the only one that’s hurting?/ Trust me, that’s the price of beauty/ Who says you’re not pretty?/ Who says you’re not beautiful?/ Who says?”

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Bailee Seinfeld Wearing a Tiara in a Polaroid

“Most Girls” by Hailee Steinfeld

Notable lyrics: “Most girls are smart and strong and beautiful/ Most girls, work hard, go far, we are unstoppable/ Most girls, our fight to make every day/ No two are the same.”

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“Truth Hurts” by Lizzo

Notable lyrics: “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch/ Even when I’m crying crazy/ Yeah, I got boy problems, that’s the human in me/ Bling bling, then I solve ’em, that’s the goddess in me” … “I don’t play tag, bitch, I been it.”

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“Confident” by Demi Lovato

Notable lyrics: “I used to hold my freak back/ Now I’m letting go/ I make my own choice/ Bitch, I run this show/ So leave the lights on/ No, you can’t make me behave.”

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“Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara

Notable lyrics: “But there’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark/ You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are/And you don’t have to change a thing/ The world could change its heart/ No scars to your beautiful/ We’re stars and we’re beautiful.”

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“This Body” by BAUM

Notable lyrics: “‘Cause I walk alone/ I got my tough, tough power/ And I call this body my home, my home.”

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Meghan Trainor Wearing Braids and Smiling

“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor

Notable Lyrics: “Yeah, it’s pretty clear, I ain’t no size two/ But I can shake it, shake it, like I’m supposed to do.”

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Hilary Dugg Posing in a Multi-Colored Outfit

“I Am” by Hilary Duff

Notable lyrics: “I am special/ I am beautiful/ I am wonderful, and powerful, unstoppable/ Sometimes I’m miserable/ Sometimes I’m pitiful/ But that’s so typical of all the things I am.”

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“Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj ft. Beyoncé

Notable lyrics: “I stopped the world/ Male or female, it make no difference/ I stop the world, world stop/ Carry on.”

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Miley Cyrus in a Purple Wig Taking a Mirror Selfie

“On My Own” by Miley Cyrus

Notable lyrics: “I will get it done with the help from no one/ Came into this world by myself/ So I don’t need nobody else/ We have just begun/ So much to do, so young/ Don’t be afraid of alone/ You’ll get it done on your own.”

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“Love Me” by Katy Perry

Notable lyrics: “No more second-guessing/ No, there’s no more questioning/ I’ll be the one defining who I’m gonna be/ No concealing feelings/ Or changing seasonally/ I’m gonna love myself the way I want you to love me.”

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