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.
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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“Stronger” by Britney Spears
Notable lyrics: “Stronger than yesterday/ Now it’s nothing but my way/ My loneliness ain’t killing me no more/ I, I’m stronger.”
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“Get Up 10” by Cardi B
Notable lyrics: “Man, I said we gon’ win/ Knock me down nine times but I get up ten/ Look myself in the mirror, I say we gon’ win.”