Top 10 New Upbeat and Powerful Songs About Confident Women by Female Singers
As the years go by, more and more women are writing popular songs about being confident and independent. 2019 was a wonderful year for music. Here are ten of the best, most-inspiring, upbeat, and powerful songs about women in 2019.
Upbeat Songs About Confident Women
- "Look at Her Now" by Selena Gomez
- "Good as Hell" by Lizzo ft. Ariana Grande
- "Don't Call Me Angel" by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
- "OKAY OKAY" by Alessia Cara
- "Motivation" by Normani Kordei
- "ME!" by Taylor Swift ft. Brandon Urie
- "Kick It" by BlackPink
- "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande
- "Don't Call Me Up" by Mabel
- "Juice" by Lizzo
1. "Look at Her Now" by Selena Gomez
Artist: Selena Gomez
Released: October 24, 2019
Album: Look at Her Now
Genre: Pop
Selena Gomez might be one of the most-recognizable people of her generation. Gomez was a singer on Barney, a teenage star on the Disney Channel, and eventually, an international pop star. Selena is a great singer and actress with a beautiful, distinct voice and the face of an angel.
Recently, she surprised her fans (and the world) with two new songs, "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now." Unlike "Lose You to Love Me," "Look at Her Now" is an upbeat pop song that makes you dance. This song is about her past relationship, where she has been a victim of cheating and has now risen up from that heartache. It's about not letting anyone get you down. In the music video, she mentions that the song is a reminder to rise up to life's challenges.
Of course she was sad
But now she's glad she dodged a bullet (mmm)
Took a few years to soak up the tears
But look at her now, watch her go
— Selena Gomez ("Look at Her Now")
2. "Good As Hell" by Lizzo ft. Ariana Grande
Artist: Lizzo
Featuring: Ariana Grande
Released: October 24, 2019
Genre: Pop/Hip-hop/Rap
Lizzo's hits, "Juice" and "Tempo," catapulted her to stardom. She is definitely one of the breakout artists of this year. She exudes body positivity and self-love and, as if she's not phenomenal enough, she recently released a remix version of her song "Good as Hell" with Ariana Grande. This song is an anthem for confident, modern women. It's about getting out of toxic relationships and focusing on yourself. This song reminds us that these kinds of relationships are not worth it and we deserve so much better.
I do my hair toss, check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss, check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
— Lizzo ft. Ariana Grande ("Good as Hell")
3. "Don't Call Me Angel" by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
Artists: Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
Released: September 13, 2019
Album: Charlie's Angels: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Genre: Pop
On the verge of launching the new Charlie's Angels movie, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey, released their collaborative hit, "Don't Call Me Angel." This song exemplifies the strength and savagery of a true Charlie's angel. These three awesome singers each add something special to the song. They are a total power trio that encapsulates the edginess of the modern woman.
Uh, don't call me angel when I'm a mess
Don't call me angel when I get undressed
You know I, I don't like that, boy
Uh, I make my money, and I write the checks
So say my name with a little respect
All my girls successful, and you're just our guest
— Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey ("Don’t Call Me Angel")
4."OKAY OKAY" by Alessia Cara
Artist: Alessia Cara
Released: September 6, 2019
Album: This Summer
Genre: Pop
Alessia Cara is one of the most inspiring young artists of this generation. On her latest album, This Summer, she shares advice that can help us gain a little more confidence. "OKAY OKAY" is a fun upbeat song that conveys how we must believe in our own potential. This song reminds us that we can be who we want to be. Alessia shared how this song was inspired by her best friend and how she wanted her to write a song that they could dance to. She said that it's a sarcastic, lighthearted song that's made to convince herself that she's cool. It's definitely a perfect song to listen to when we feel insecure.
I'm a million trick pony
The number one and only
On a scale of 1 to 10, I'm at 11
(Okay, okay)
Turn pain into a paycheck
Should see me in a sundress
I do it all with ease, I should give lessons
(Okay, okay, okay)
— Alessia Cara ("OKAY OKAY")
5. "Motivation" by Normani Kordei
Artist: Normani
Released: August 16, 2019
Album: Motivation
Genre: Pop
Normani first got famous in the girl group "Fifth Harmony." And, just like her former group members, she is now conquering the music scene as a solo act. "Motivation" is about spending time with her lover and being confident in her body and sexuality (which really shows in her music video). It's a hot dance song that will show everyone that women can also take charge.
Imma break you off,
let me be your motivation
To stay and give it tonight
And, baby, turn around,
let me give you innovation, hey
'Cause I do it so right
— Normani ("Motivation")
6. "ME!" by Taylor Swift ft. Brandon Urie
Artist: Taylor Swift
Featured artist: Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco
Released: April 26, 2019
Album: Lover
Genre: Bubblegum pop
"Me!", from the Taylor Swift album, Lover, sets the tone for a new era of Swift's music. Now she's focusing on happy pastel colors and bubbly, positive vibes. This song is a fun colorful song about the confidence that we can have in ourselves when we are in a relationship. The song explores how confident she is in her relationship. This song helps us remember that you are a unique individual who deserves love.
Me-e-e, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
I'm the only one of me
Baby, that's the fun of me
Eeh-eeh-eeh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
You're the only one of you
Baby, that's the fun of you
And I promise that nobody's
gonna love you like me-e-e
— Taylor Swift ft. Brandon Urie ("ME!")
7. "Kick It" by BlackPink
Artist: BLACKPINK
Released: April 5, 2019
Album: Kill This Love
Genres: K-Pop, Electropop
BLACKPINK, one of the biggest KPOP groups in the world, continues to impress us with hit after hit. Their songs always ooze confidence. "Kick It" is a track from their album Kill This Love. It is a song about getting out of a relationship and finally looking out for yourself. It's an upbeat tune that can make you dance and realize that you are strong and can overcome the toxicity and negativity in the world.
Never needed nothin' else
Just a lil' love from myself
When you couldn't be the one to help
Had to kick it and I did it
tell whoever you wanna tell
Get kicked to the curb, ya kicked out
Never kick a girl when she kicked down
Who you gon' kiss now?
Know you gon' miss how I move from the top
To the bottom of my kicks now
— BLACKPINK ("Kick It")
8. "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande
Artist: Ariana Grande
Released: January 18, 2019
Album: Thank U, Next
Genre: Pop
"7 Rings" is a familiar tune from Ariana Grande—one of the biggest pop stars of this generation. It contains an interpolation of the song "My Favorite Things," from the 1959 broadway musical, "The Sound of Music."
This upbeat pop song exudes confidence and that "I am in charge" aura that's so powerful. It emanates the independent, boss-minded, and strong-willed image of modern women who know what they want and won't take crap from anybody. While this song has gained a fair amount of backlash, because of the accusations of cultural appropriation, we cannot deny how many girls feel confident when listening to this song.
Been through some bad shit,
I should be a sad bitch
Who woulda thought
it'd turn me to a savage?
Rather be tied up
with calls and not strings
Write my own checks
like I write what I sing, yeah
— Ariana Grande ("7 Rings")
9. "Don't Call Me Up" by Mabel
Artist: Mabel
Released: January 18, 2019
Album: High Expectations
Released: 2019
"Don't Call Me Up" is a song by a young female artist named Mabel. It is about getting over someone and finally finding the confidence to move on. This song reminds us that, even after experiencing a heartbreak, we can feel good and enjoy life. We deserve so much better. We deserve to finally break free from toxic relationships and toxic people.
I'm over you
and I don't need your lies no more
'Cause the truth is,
without you, boy, I'm stronger
And I know it's sad that I changed,
have a cold heart
But it was your game that left scars
Ooh, I'm over you
— Mabel ("Don't Call Me Up")
10. "Juice" by Lizzo
Artist: Lizzo
Released: January 4, 2019
Album: Cuz I Love You
Genre: Pop
Out of all the breakout artists this year, Lizzo's definitely the coolest of the cool. Her song "Juice" is the epitome of confidence. It just makes you want to dance. It's a fun-sounding, and upbeat song that will make us realize that it's okay to believe in yourself, have fun, shine, and stand out.
It ain't my fault
that I'm out here gettin' loose
Gotta blame it on the Goose
Gotta blame it on my juice, baby
It ain't my fault
that I'm out here makin' news
I'm the pudding in the proof
Gotta blame it on my juice
— Lizzo ("Juice")Which's Your Fave?
Which of these amazing new songs of 2019 is your favorite?
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