Songs of Empowerment (2024)

For many of us, music is an important part of our lives.

Songs of Empowerment (1)

The MSCFV team has pulled together a list of song recommendations from staff, friends, survivors, and other family violence agencies. These songs inspire people to keep going through the tough times, bringing energy to those that feel drained, and hope to those who feel lost. We will keep adding to the list, so keep sending your recommendations to info@mscfv.org.

Also check out our Spotify Songs for Survivors playlist!

1.Survivor by Destiny’s Child

2.Lose You to Love by Selena Gomez

3.Everybody Got Their Something by Nikka Costa

4.Fight Song by Rachel Platten

5.Roar by Katy Perry

6.Rise by Katy Perry

7.Try by Colbie Caillet

8.Brave by Sara Bareilles

9.Titanium by David Guetta

10.Love Myself by Hailee Steinfield

11.Rise Up by Andra Day

12.Till it Happens to You by Lady Gaga

13.Fighter by Christina Aquilera

14.I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty

15.Silenced by Mersi Stone

16.Never Again by Nickelback

17.Two Beds and a Coffee Machine by Savage Garden (specifically about economic challenges in leaving)

18.Lose to Win by Fantasia

19.Try It On My Own by Whitney Houston

20.I Look to You by Whitney Houston

21.I Didn't Know My Own Strength by Whitney Houston

22.I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

23.The Battle Is the Lord's by Yolanda Adams

24.Overcomer by Mandisa

25.Good Morning by Mandisa

26.Stronger by Mandisa

27.What Scars Are For by Mandisa

28.Just Cry by Mandisa

29.I'm Still Here by Mandisa

30.Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

31.Invincible by Kelly Clarkson

32.Warrior by Demi Lovato

33.Perfect by P!nk

34.Praying by Ke$ha

35.Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

36.Fighter by Christina Aguilera

Songs of Empowerment (2024)

FAQs

What song represents a strong woman? ›

Run the World (Girls) – Beyoncé Fighter – Christina Aguilera. Independent Woman – Destiny's Child. Respect – Aretha Franklin.

What is a song that describes women's empowerment? ›

"I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan

Originally performed by Chaka Khan in 1978, this hit went on to have a second life through Whitney Houston in 1992. Regardless of who's singing, the message remains the same: "I'm every woman. It's all in me."

Who sang the female empowerment anthem beautiful? ›

"Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002). It was released as the album's second single on November 16, 2002.

Is there a song about not being good enough? ›

Little Mix – Good Enough

Little Mix's “Good Enough” is a song that talks about being constantly put down by someone else. The group touches on such feelings as not being good enough, before growing strong enough to realize that the problem lies not with us, but with the other person.

What song describes a beautiful woman? ›

"Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison.

Who is the most powerful song? ›

The 25 Most Powerful Songs of the Past 25 Years
  • “Gates of Hades” // Nick Ashton.
  • "Runaway Train” // Soul Asylum. ...
  • "Panama” // Van Halen. ...
  • "Gran Vals” // Francisco Tarrega. ...
  • "Smells Like Teen Spirit" // Nirvana. ...
  • "I Will Always Love You" // Whitney Houston. ...
  • "867-5309/Jenny" // Tommy Tutone. ...
  • "The Magic Flute" // Mozart. ...
Jun 8, 2023

What are song that inspire and empower people and communities? ›

Empowering / inspiring
  • Ain't gonna let nobody | Lyrics. ...
  • Be the change | Lyrics. ...
  • Don't stop | Lyrics. ...
  • Let love shine through | Lyrics. ...
  • One call away | Lyrics. ...
  • One moment one people | Lyrics. ...
  • Power in me | Lyrics. ...
  • Reach out (I'll be there) | Lyrics.

What represents female empowerment? ›

Women's empowerment has five components: women's sense of self-worth; their right to have and to determine choices; their right to have access to opportunities and resources; their right to have power to control their own lives, both within and outside the home; and their ability to influence the direction of social ...

What is women's empowerment in your own words? ›

Women's empowerment can be defined to promoting women's sense of self-worth, their ability to determine their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.

What country song is about a woman's strength? ›

1 - "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" - Shania Twain - 1997. “Let's Go girls!” This is the ultimate anthem to empower women.

What is a song that represents feminism? ›

"The March of the Women" and "The Women's Marseillaise" were sung by British suffragettes as anthems of the women's suffrage movement in the 1900s–1910s. The most prominent anthem of second-wave feminism is Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman", a pop song which appeared as an album track in 1971 without making a splash.

Who said when you empower a woman you empower a nation? ›

Joyce Banda's quote speaks to a widely known and appreciated statement: when you empower a woman, you empower a nation.

What is considered to be the saddest song ever written? ›

What's the saddest song of all time?
  • REM – Everybody Hurts.
  • Sinead O'Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U.
  • Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven.
  • Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You.
  • The Beatles – Yesterday.
  • Adele – Someone Like You.
  • Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On.
  • Roy Orbison – Crying.
Mar 8, 2022

What do you think is the saddest song? ›

  • #1 “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M. ...
  • #2 “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion. ...
  • #3 “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan. ...
  • #4 “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. ...
  • #5 “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley. ...
  • #6 “Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime” by The Korgis. ...
  • #7 “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel.
Feb 1, 2023

What is a song about never giving up? ›

1. “Don't Stop Believin” by Journey. “Don't Stop Believin'” is a classic rock anthem by the American band Journey, released in 1981. The song is known for its memorable piano introduction and sing-along chorus that encourages listeners to never give up hope.

What are some songs that make you feel powerful? ›

songs that you feel powerful
  • Believer. Believer. ...
  • Glitter & Gold. Glitter & Gold. ...
  • you should see me in a crown. you should see me in a crown. ...
  • Confident. Confident. ...
  • Headspace. Headspace. ...
  • Maneater. Maneater. ...
  • My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) ...
  • I Kissed A Girl.

What female sings the power of love? ›

"The Power of Love" was first recorded in Frankfurt, West Germany by Jennifer Rush for her 1984 eponymous album. It was released as a single in West Germany in December 1984.

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