March is Women’s History Month, a month where we celebrate women’s accomplishments and contributions to society. March 8th is also International Women’s Day. I have created a playlist that highlights great music by female artists. I hope you enjoy listening!
1. “Video” – India.Arie
Favorite lyric:
I’m not the average girl from your video
And I ain’t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
2. “The Circle Married the Line” – Feist
Favorite lyric:
Then I’ll head out to horizon lines
Get some clarity oceanside
3. “The Way I Am” – Ingrid Michaelson
Favorite lyric:
Cause I love you more than I could ever promise
And you take me the way I am
You take me the way I am
4. “David” – Nellie McKay
Favorite lyric:
Chaos pervades the world outside
Days offer spades of hurled outcries
Gone is the fair and five and dime
But he is there
He’s so fine
5. “My Rollercoaster” – Kimya Dawson
Favorite lyric:
You were on my mind at least nine tenths of yesterday
It seemed as if perhaps I’d gone insane
What is it about you that has commandeered my brain?
6. “New Soul” – Yael Naim
Favorite lyric:
I’m a new soul
I came to this strange world
Hoping I could learn a bit about how to give and take
7. “Tennessee” – P.S Eliot
Favorite lyric:
I’ve got a west coast heart and an east coast mentality
Baby, let’s push our limits
I’ve got a racing mind and enough gas to get to Tennessee
8. “Clementine” – Sarah Jaffe
Favorite lyric:
50 states, 50 lines, 50 crying all the times
50 boys, 50 lies, 50 I’m gonna change my minds
So I changed my mind, I changed my mind
Now I’m feeling different
9. “Buses Splash with Rain” – Frankie Cosmos
Favorite lyric:
Look, Mom, I’m hobbling through
I am going to be a painter too
I make my canteen so heavy
As if I need any more water today
Cause we are not young and this isn’t a party
10. “A Better Son/Daughter” – Rilo Kiley
Favorite lyric:
But you’ll fight and you’ll make it through
You’ll fake it if you have to
And you’ll show up for work with a smile
And you’ll be better and you’ll be smarter
And more grown up and a better daughter
Or son, and a real good friend
March celebrates female achievements, but we should recognize and appreciate female contributions every day of the year. I hope you liked all the songs and have an empowering and enlightening Women’s History Month!
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