Good morning, happy Monday and happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate women today, here are 8 feel-good girl power Monday motivation songs to start your day with.
1. Formation by Beyoncé
Queen Bey’s 2016 hit is an anthem for working hard for what you want despite the world telling you no.
2. The Man by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift laments the double standards between men and women and wonders how much farther she would have gotten if she was a man.
3. ***Flawless – Beyoncé ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Aside from literally telling women that they’re flawless, this song features part of the TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie titled We Should All Be Feminists, which you should definitely check out.
4. Ain’t Your Mama by Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez kicks against unequal domestic labour in this song.
5. Up by Cardi B
Literally every Cardi B song should be on this list for just the hype factor.
6. Unpretty by TLC
In this classic 90s hit song, TLC tells women to love themselves the way they are made and not feel pressured to change for anybody.
7. Good As Hell by Lizzo
Lizzo sings about staying in love with yourself even if no one else seems to give you the time of day.
8. God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande
In this groundbreaking song, Ariana Grande draws an epic parallel between womanhood and divinity.
What songs are on your Monday motivation playlist? Share them below.
