March 8th is International Womxn’s Day, which got me thinking about how much I love being a womxn! But nothing gets me psyched on womxnhood like some empowering music. So, as a gift to my fellow womxn, I have compiled this playlist of songs about and/or by strong, insightful, magical womxn. I hope you find some you identify with — can’t wait to dance and sing along with y’all around campus!
For my womxn who feel themselves every damn day
Feeling Myself by Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé
Confident by Demi Lovato
Love Myself by Hailee Steinfeld
Woman by Ke$ha
Man, I Feel Like a Woman! by Shania Twain
Don’t Hurt Yourself by Beyoncé
Call Me Mother by RuPaul
For my womxn who fight like hell to be heard
Fight Song by Rachel Platten
Sit Still Look Pretty by Daya
Not Ready to Make Nice by The Dixie Chicks
You Don’t Own Me by Lesley Gore
For my free-spirited womxn
Ruby Tuesday by The Rolling Stones (though I also like Darby Walker’s rendition)
Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac
Rainbow by Ke$ha
Rainbowland by Miley Cyrus feat. Dolly Parton
For my womxn who need a little reminder of ALL of their beauty
Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara
Pretty Girl by Maggie Lindemann
Eagle When She Flies by Dolly Parton
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
For my womxn who are stronger with their womxn by their side
Formation by Beyoncé
Most Girls by Hailee Steinfeld
Hey Girl by Lady Gage feat. Florence Welsh
Grigio Girls by Lady Gaga
Goodbye Earl by The Dixie Chicks
Dance, sing and shine your fine selves through this world. Y’all deserve to celebrate whatever womxnhood means to you!
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