let’s go sometimes girls just want to
have fun but sometimes they want to rule
the world
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
girl power anthems this list we only
considered songs that promote female
empowerment and do not objectify the
fairer sex
you gotta be
our usual one entry per artists rule
applies and for this round we are
focusing only on female artists sorry
guys man number 10 girl on fire Alicia
Keys only like a highway let’s start
this list off on a happy note the lead
single from the album of the same name
girl on fire was released to widespread
critical and commercial success Gee’s
has stated that the inspiration behind
this track was the birth of her son as
well as her recent marriage to rapper
Swizz Beatz
cheese on top
although this entry could have easily
gone to Keys 2002 song a woman’s worth
it’s girl on fire that better
demonstrates what it means to be female
as a strong woman and as a mother Alicia
Keys is on fire
number nine wannabe Spice Girls dance
pop and rap meet the Spice Girls a
monster hit from the group that used the
term girl power as their slogan wannabe
was the lady’s introduction to the world
as it was the lead single off the band’s
debut album despite mixed reviews from
critics the song quickly became a symbol
for women everywhere stressing the
importance of female friendship when it
comes to being in a relationship want to
be pushed the girl power philosophy to
which the band can contribute much of
their success and further proved that
girls rule
number eight
roar Katy Perry I used to bite my tongue
and hold my breath
international superstar Katy Perry has
been no stranger to the female friendly
tune she originally spoke out to women
with her 2012 track part of me
but its roar that perhaps resonates with
the female gender even more strongly
released as the lead single from perry’s
effort prism roar is an upbeat pop song
that promotes women’s independence and
getting back up when knocked down
got the and if the sun’s message doesn’t
prove to you that girls rule the track
also became Perry’s eight non
consecutive number one single
number seven express yourself
Madonna dance-pop and Madonna go
hand-in-hand and express yourself was
the perfect example of this match made
in heaven which featured the sounds of
heavy percussion and synthesizers
released as the second single from like
a prayer express yourself quickly became
a fan favorite
due to its upbeat rhythm and its lyrics
which talk about rejecting material
needs and just being happy with yourself
as a sidenote the track has the third
most expensive music video ever made
with big-time director David Fincher at
the helm to bring this female anthem to
life let’s go girls
number six man I feel like a woman
Shania Twain
it’s time for us to step away from the
dancefloor and put our cowgirl boots on
a country and crossover hit man I feel
like a woman quickly became one of
Shania Twain’s most popular tracks
the tune was recognized not only for its
catchiness factor but also for the
powerful message hidden within its
lyrics
man lag woman shinai is telling all the
ladies out there that you are a woman
and you need to be proud of who you are
the song became so popular it was
eventually covered by other powerful
female figures like Britney Spears and
Carrie Underwood
number five most girls pink now here is
an artist that is always breaking female
stereotypes while the grammy-nominated
stupid girls tackle subjects like a
girl’s right to be both smart and sexy
we gave the honor to Pink’s 2000 single
most girls
the song points out to the listener a
serious problem in today’s society women
have become stereotyped in their place
in our world
pink breaks that boundary saying that
she is a strong independent woman who
can take care of herself don’t mess with
her
number four miss independent Kelly
Clarkson empowering women can spread
across all genres a pop rock tune with
R&B influences miss independent was
released on Clarkson’s debut album
thankful the song evokes many different
emotions within the listener as it’s
about a young woman who lowers her
barriers both emotionally and in terms
of communication to allow someone new
into her life originate infer Destiny’s
Child and then Christina Aguilera the
song was finally given to Clarkson when
it was left unfinished he sure are glad
it ended up in Clarkson’s hands as her
vocals seep the R&B style perfectly
number three respect Aretha Franklin
there was no way we weren’t putting this
classic on our list originally written
by R&B artist Otis Redding respect was
made popular by Aretha Franklin in the
late 60s the two versions of this song
are told from two very different
viewpoints as Redding’s is about a
desperate man
while Franklin’s is about a powerful
independent woman consistently
recognized as one of the greatest R&B
songs of all time this one even snagged
Franklin – Grammy nods RESP ect
number two run the world girls Beyonce
if there is anyone who knows how to do a
female empowerment song it’s Beyonce
lead single from her fourth album aptly
titled four envisions a world run by
women what a strong message from queen
bee herself the track divided critics
down the middle with some praising the
song’s message and direction while
others criticized Beyonce’s overuse of
cliched themes
this didn’t stop the track from earning
commercial success but let’s be honest
what Beyonce song hasn’t before we
unveil our top pick here are some
honorable mentions
I will be rising from the ground like a
skyscraper
temper one fighter Christina Aguilera
come on you knew she had to be on here
Aguilera’s fourth album stripped was the
home for many female empowerment tracks
such as can’t hold us down however we
had to give top honors to fighter for
its sheer message alone plus it helps to
have a kickass rock beat
in the song Aguilera thanks a man for
destroying her life and making her
stronger in the process Tex Tina’s arena
rock influenced anthem quickly became
the theme song for troubled women
everywhere and became the female
empowerment anthem to end all female
empowerment anthems
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite girl power saw
we’re more inspiring top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
have fun but sometimes they want to rule
the world
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
girl power anthems this list we only
considered songs that promote female
empowerment and do not objectify the
fairer sex
you gotta be
our usual one entry per artists rule
applies and for this round we are
focusing only on female artists sorry
guys man number 10 girl on fire Alicia
Keys only like a highway let’s start
this list off on a happy note the lead
single from the album of the same name
girl on fire was released to widespread
critical and commercial success Gee’s
has stated that the inspiration behind
this track was the birth of her son as
well as her recent marriage to rapper
Swizz Beatz
cheese on top
although this entry could have easily
gone to Keys 2002 song a woman’s worth
it’s girl on fire that better
demonstrates what it means to be female
as a strong woman and as a mother Alicia
Keys is on fire
number nine wannabe Spice Girls dance
pop and rap meet the Spice Girls a
monster hit from the group that used the
term girl power as their slogan wannabe
was the lady’s introduction to the world
as it was the lead single off the band’s
debut album despite mixed reviews from
critics the song quickly became a symbol
for women everywhere stressing the
importance of female friendship when it
comes to being in a relationship want to
be pushed the girl power philosophy to
which the band can contribute much of
their success and further proved that
girls rule
number eight
roar Katy Perry I used to bite my tongue
and hold my breath
international superstar Katy Perry has
been no stranger to the female friendly
tune she originally spoke out to women
with her 2012 track part of me
but its roar that perhaps resonates with
the female gender even more strongly
released as the lead single from perry’s
effort prism roar is an upbeat pop song
that promotes women’s independence and
getting back up when knocked down
got the and if the sun’s message doesn’t
prove to you that girls rule the track
also became Perry’s eight non
consecutive number one single
number seven express yourself
Madonna dance-pop and Madonna go
hand-in-hand and express yourself was
the perfect example of this match made
in heaven which featured the sounds of
heavy percussion and synthesizers
released as the second single from like
a prayer express yourself quickly became
a fan favorite
due to its upbeat rhythm and its lyrics
which talk about rejecting material
needs and just being happy with yourself
as a sidenote the track has the third
most expensive music video ever made
with big-time director David Fincher at
the helm to bring this female anthem to
life let’s go girls
number six man I feel like a woman
Shania Twain
it’s time for us to step away from the
dancefloor and put our cowgirl boots on
a country and crossover hit man I feel
like a woman quickly became one of
Shania Twain’s most popular tracks
the tune was recognized not only for its
catchiness factor but also for the
powerful message hidden within its
lyrics
man lag woman shinai is telling all the
ladies out there that you are a woman
and you need to be proud of who you are
the song became so popular it was
eventually covered by other powerful
female figures like Britney Spears and
Carrie Underwood
number five most girls pink now here is
an artist that is always breaking female
stereotypes while the grammy-nominated
stupid girls tackle subjects like a
girl’s right to be both smart and sexy
we gave the honor to Pink’s 2000 single
most girls
the song points out to the listener a
serious problem in today’s society women
have become stereotyped in their place
in our world
pink breaks that boundary saying that
she is a strong independent woman who
can take care of herself don’t mess with
her
number four miss independent Kelly
Clarkson empowering women can spread
across all genres a pop rock tune with
R&B influences miss independent was
released on Clarkson’s debut album
thankful the song evokes many different
emotions within the listener as it’s
about a young woman who lowers her
barriers both emotionally and in terms
of communication to allow someone new
into her life originate infer Destiny’s
Child and then Christina Aguilera the
song was finally given to Clarkson when
it was left unfinished he sure are glad
it ended up in Clarkson’s hands as her
vocals seep the R&B style perfectly
number three respect Aretha Franklin
there was no way we weren’t putting this
classic on our list originally written
by R&B artist Otis Redding respect was
made popular by Aretha Franklin in the
late 60s the two versions of this song
are told from two very different
viewpoints as Redding’s is about a
desperate man
while Franklin’s is about a powerful
independent woman consistently
recognized as one of the greatest R&B
songs of all time this one even snagged
Franklin – Grammy nods RESP ect
number two run the world girls Beyonce
if there is anyone who knows how to do a
female empowerment song it’s Beyonce
lead single from her fourth album aptly
titled four envisions a world run by
women what a strong message from queen
bee herself the track divided critics
down the middle with some praising the
song’s message and direction while
others criticized Beyonce’s overuse of
cliched themes
this didn’t stop the track from earning
commercial success but let’s be honest
what Beyonce song hasn’t before we
unveil our top pick here are some
honorable mentions
I will be rising from the ground like a
skyscraper
temper one fighter Christina Aguilera
come on you knew she had to be on here
Aguilera’s fourth album stripped was the
home for many female empowerment tracks
such as can’t hold us down however we
had to give top honors to fighter for
its sheer message alone plus it helps to
have a kickass rock beat
in the song Aguilera thanks a man for
destroying her life and making her
stronger in the process Tex Tina’s arena
rock influenced anthem quickly became
the theme song for troubled women
everywhere and became the female
empowerment anthem to end all female
empowerment anthems
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite girl power saw
we’re more inspiring top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
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