Our Favorite Girl Power Songs

Music inspires! Music pumps you up! Music can make you feel powerful!

A new study reports that listening to music, especially music that has a heavy bass line, can boost feelings of empowerment and control! So crank up these tunes!

In no particular order, here's a list of our 10 favorite girl power songs that we feel empower women to be strong! What are your favorites?

1. "Mann Ke Manjeere"

"Mann Ke Manjeere,"  tells the true story of Shameem Pathan, who courageously broke out of her abusive marriage and became a truck driver to support herself and her child.

2.  "Video" by India Arie

India embraces herself and loves all of her flaws. "I'm not the average girl from your video. I ain’t built like a supermodel. But I learned to love myself unconditionally. Because I am a queen."

3. "Ballo," by Rabbi Shergill

In the midst of female feticide and infanticide in India, Rabbi Shergill celebrates the worth of the girl child.

4. "32 Flavors," by Ani Difranco

Ani Difranco is widely considered a feminist icon. From the earliest days of her career, she has supported broad range of social movements. In 32 flavors, Ani celebrates the underdog.

5. "When I Was  a Boy," by Dar Williams

In this song, Dar muses about her own childhood experiences as a tomboy. She feels that gender roles limit boys and girls, who then become limited men and women.

6. "Born This Way," by Lady Gaga

The lyrics of Lady Gaga's song "Born this Way," include themes of religion, freedom, feminism, and individualism with an overall message of empowerment.

7. "Soldier of Love," by Sade

"I'm in the front line of this battle of mine. But I'm still alive. I'm a soldier of love," sings Sade. The soldiers in the video represent Sade's emotions "in the battle ground of life," she said.

8. "Stronger," by Kelly Clarkson

A song about perseverance and strength in the face of adversity.