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Top 20 Girl Power Songs

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Ottawa chapter.

The following is a compilation of songs (in no particular order) that are meant to empower and inspire us and put the pep in our steps! Whether you are going through a break-up, preparing for a big exam, or just getting ready for a girls’ night out, give these songs a listen and they will be sure to get you pumped up for anything you may encounter. These “Girl Power” songs have gotten us through the thick and thin, pick us up when we are down and reflect our confidence, ambition and independence!

1. Fighter  – Christina Aguilera (another Girl Power hit: Beautiful by Christina Aguilera)

2. Video – India Arie

3. Venus – Bananarama

4. Independent Woman Part 1– Destiny’s Child (another Girl Power hit: Survivor by Destiny’s Child)

5. Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain

6. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

7. Respect – Aretha Franklin

8. No Scrubs – TLC (another Girl Power hit: Unpretty by TLC)

9. Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys (other Girl Power hits: A Women’s Worth and Superwoman)

10. Run the World – Beyoncé (other Girl Power hits: Single Ladies, Irreplaceable and Me, Myself and I)

11. So What – Pink (another Girl Power hit: There You Go)

12. Just a Girl – No Doubt (another Girl Power hit: It’s My Life)

13.  Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood

14. Stronger – Kelly Clarkson

15. Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks

16. I love Myself Today – Bif Naked

17. Roar – Katy Perry

18. Stronger – Britney Spears

19. Just Fine – Mary J. Blidge 

20. Bossy – Kelis 

These songs  will remind you how much of a lady boss you are. Women are extremely strong creatures, we give life for goodness sake! Just remember collegiettes, nothing can stop you from going after what you want; girl power y’know?

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