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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

1. "Look at Her Now" by Selena Gomez
2. "Good as Hell" by Lizzo ft. Ariana Grande
3. "Don't Call Me Angel" by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
4. "OKAY OKAY" by Alessia Cara
5. "Motivation" by Normani Kordei
6. "ME!" by Taylor Swift ft. Brandon Urie
7. "Kick It" by BlackPink
8. "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande
9. "Don't Call Me Up" by Mabel
10. "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")

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