40+ Songs For Single Ladies Who Run the World

"You go, girl" has got to be one of life's best phrases. You can apply it at the office, at home with your mama, and definitely in the "I'm single" department. Because, really, there's nothing more empowering than a woman standing up for herself, and that includes embracing her single status. To celebrate kickass women everywhere, we've put together a playlist that has "girl power" written all over it. Single or not, these songs by women, for women, will have you feeling the gender pride. So hit play, and get ready to sing your heart out.

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— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes

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"I'm Every Woman," Chaka Khan

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"Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" Shania Twain

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"Independent Women," Destiny's Child

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"Girl on Fire," Alicia Keys

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"She Wolf," Shakira

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"Video," India.Arie

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"B*tch," Meredith Brooks

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"No Scrubs," TLC

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"Respect," Aretha Franklin

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"Firework," Katy Perry

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"Can't Hold Us Down," Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim

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"Run the World (Girls)," Beyoncé

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"You're So Vain," Carly Simon

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"Just a Girl," No Doubt

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"You Don't Own Me," Lesley Gore

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"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson

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"I Will Survive," Gloria Gaynor

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"Bossy," Kelis

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"Control," Janet Jackson

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"My Prerogative," Britney Spears

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"Nobody Ever Told You," Carrie Underwood

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"Beautiful," Christina Aguilera

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"Fly," Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna

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"Wannabe," Spice Girls

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"Skyscraper," Demi Lovato

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"Just Fine," Mary J. Blige

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"Baggage Claim," Miranda Lambert

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"Irreplaceable," Beyoncé

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"F*ckin' Perfect," Pink

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"Express Yourself," Madonna

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"Fighter," Christina Aguilera

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"Who Says," Selena Gomez

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"Milkshake," Kelis

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"F*ck You," Lily Allen

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"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Beyoncé

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"Hard Out Here," Lily Allen

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"Dancing on My Own," Robyn

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"Brave," Sara Bareilles

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"Let It Go," Idina Menzel

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"Somethin' Bad," Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood

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"Fancy," Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX

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