Women’s Month is here and we couldn’t be more proud! We’ve created the perfect playlist of songs with a pro-woman message for you to enjoy.
Here are seven rousing lady anthems to blast while you’re en route to celebrate with your girls!.
1 ‘Respect’, Aretha Franklin
Yes, this was written by a man but Franklin’s version is the definitive take on the song, and by reversing the original gender roles she changes the intent at the same time. But while she may not have written it, all credit to the soul singer for her powerful performance. Franklin doesn’t just ask for her man’s respect, she flat-out demands it.
undefined2 ‘Try’, Colbie Caillat
As a girl in today’s world, you’re constantly being told by society to be prettier, sexier, skinnier. With so many messages coming your way, it’s easy to forget that you don’t have to engage and that you are already enough. Colbie Caillat’s ‘Try’ takes just four minutes to remind us there is another option: you can try if you want, but you don’t have to.
undefined3 ‘Electric lady’, Janelle Monáe
This is one woman who celebrates female empowerment over the sounds of horns and hand claps, exclaiming, “We the kind of girls who ain’t afraid to get down, electric ladies go on and scream out loud.” Her joy is as infectious as her hooks.
4 ‘Independent woman’, Destiny’s Child
Here’s the song that makes you want to roll the windows down and turn the volume up, so that everyone knows you’re a strong, independent woman. It’s further proof that Beyoncé has been a feminist since before the new millennium.
undefined5 ‘How far I’ll go’, Alessia Cara
In addition to being the most recent princess in the Disney lineup, Moana is also a proud feminist. Her anthem, ‘How far I’ll go’, encapsulates the longing of someone who knows she’s destined for greater things. She’s just waiting to gather strength before she sets sail.
undefined6 ‘I will survive’, Gloria Gaynor
A staple on the karaoke scene, and this old classic packs a huge punch. Gaynor’s song portrays a woman reclaiming her independence and resilience, staging one of the most triumphant breakups in the history of songwriting.
7 ‘Unpretty’, TLC
Yet another song that takes a look at the incredibly high beauty standards that society sets for women. Talk about a universal theme. But why bother making so many superficial changes to look good when men don’t appreciate who you are on the inside? TLC definitely have something to say about that!
Check out our GLAMOUR Guides section for more of our favourite tunes!
