26 Best Songs About Women: A Celebration of Strength, Love, & Power

Updated at: 03/04/2025

This isn't about a specific singer, band, or album, but rather a celebration of powerful and diverse female voices in music. This list aims to highlight songs that resonate with the strength, resilience, and multifaceted nature of women – a testament to the enduring power of music to reflect and shape our understanding of the world. From anthems of female empowerment that encourage us to embrace our inner strength, to sensual tracks that celebrate confidence and self-love, this collection represents a broad spectrum of musical styles and experiences. We’ll be exploring songs that span decades, encompassing catchy pop hits and soulful ballads that capture the complexities of the female experience, reminding us of the importance of female voices in shaping musical history.

The journey through these songs will be as varied and captivating as the women themselves, demonstrating how music can offer both powerful expressions of independence and moments of vulnerability and introspection. Whether it's a joyful expression of liberation, a defiant stand against societal expectations, or a poignant reflection on relationships, each track selected offers a unique and unforgettable listening experience. Prepare to discover — or rediscover — songs that have inspired generations and continue to hold a special place in our hearts, showcasing the undeniable talent and lasting impact of female artists across genres. This list is curated to celebrate their artistry and provide a journey through some of the most impactful and enduring songs ever created about women, for women, and by women.

  • Roar
    1

    Roar

    Katy Perry

    2013

    PRISM

  • Hips Don't Lie
    2

    Hips Don't Lie

    Shakira,Wyclef Jean

    2006

    Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (Expanded Edition)

  • Girls Just Want to Have Fun
    3

    Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    Cyndi Lauper

    1983

    She's So Unusual

  • Single Ladies
    4

    Single Ladies

    Beyoncé

    2008

    I AM...SASHA FIERCE

  • Just A Dream
    5

    Just A Dream

    Nelly

    2010

    5.0

  • She Will Be Loved
    6

    She Will Be Loved

    Maroon 5

    2004

    Songs About Jane: 10th Anniversary Edition

  • Fight Song
    7

    Fight Song

    Rachel Platten

    2015

    Wildfire

  • Run the World
    8

    Run the World

    Beyoncé

    2011

    4

  • Stronger
    9

    Stronger

    Kelly Clarkson

    2011

    Stronger (Deluxe Version)

  • Girl on Fire
    10

    Girl on Fire

    Alicia Keys

    2012

    Sweetener

  • Born This Way
    11

    Born This Way

    Lady Gaga

    2011

    Born This Way (Special Edition)

  • Stronger
    12

    Stronger

    Britney Spears

    2000

  • Brave
    13

    Brave

    Sara Bareilles

    2013

  • Woman
    14

    Woman

    John Lennon

    1980

    Double Fantasy: Stripped Down

  • Pretty Woman
    15

    Pretty Woman

    Roy Orbison

    1964

  • Just A Girl
    16

    Just A Girl

    No Doubt

    1995

    Tragic Kingdom

  • I Will Survive
    17

    I Will Survive

    Gloria Gaynor

    1978

    Future Bound

  • You Oughta Know
    18

    You Oughta Know

    Alanis Morissette

    1995

    Jagged Little Pill (2015 Remaster)

  • Respect
    19

    Respect

    Aretha Franklin

    1967

    I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

  • Woman
    20

    Woman

    Kesha

    2017

  • Cherish
    21

    Cherish

    Madonna

    1989

  • She's Always a Woman
    22

    She's Always a Woman

    Billy Joel

    1976

  • When a Man Loves a Woman
    23

    When a Man Loves a Woman

    Percy Sledge

    1966

    When a Man Loves a Woman

  • I'm Every Woman
    24

    I'm Every Woman

    Chaka Khan

    1978

  • You Are So Beautiful
    25

    You Are So Beautiful

    Joe Cocker

    1974

    I Can Stand A Little Rain

  • I Am Woman
    26

    I Am Woman

    Helen Reddy

    1972