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What are your empowerment songs?

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Millana · 15/02/2023 10:43

What songs make you think "yes. I can do this. Look out world"?

When I was putting in a grievance at work (that I knew would end my career) I listened to Katy Perry's Roar a lot. About standing up for yourself and making people listen.

I also listened to Rachel Plattern and Fight Song. It's about knowing this will kick off and it'll be tough but that I'll be OK.

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MaryMcCarthy · 15/02/2023 10:44

Hi Ren by Ren. It's a treatise on self doubt, but also on hope.

Tinktravels · 15/02/2023 10:45

Lose yourself- Eminem

Igotmylipstickon · 15/02/2023 10:52

We Are the Champions - Queen
Won't back Down - Tom Petty
Survivor - Destiny's Child
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
Strong Enough - Cher

Emiliaswrath · 15/02/2023 10:57

Defying Gravity from Wicked
I am, I feel - Alicia's attic
Hold on - Wilson Philips
Get back up again from Trolls 😁😁

Original poster
Millana · 15/02/2023 10:59

Some of these are good.

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ComtesseDeSpair · 15/02/2023 11:07

Top five on my weightlifting playlist:

Lose Yourself - Eminem
Unstoppable - Sia
Echoes - Home of Happy
The Chain - Fleetmac Wood (last third)
Power - Kanye West

DrunkBetch · 15/02/2023 11:11

This is me - greatest showman
Defying gravity - wicked
I am what I am - Gloria Gaynor
You can't stop me - Andy mineo
Rise - skillet

FunnyCradock · 15/02/2023 11:11

Fighter Christina Aguilera
Fuck You Lily Allen

These were my go to songs when I was getting divorced 10 years ago.

CandleInTheStorm · 15/02/2023 11:11

Fighter by Christina Aguilera

MaryMcCarthy · 15/02/2023 11:12

Those saying Eminem... have you heard Hi Ren by Ren?

If you like the 'battle with the subconscious' style stuff, you're in for such a treat.

RiverSkater · 15/02/2023 11:12

The music from Gravity, right at the end. There is kind of roar in it which really makes me think 'yes I can do this' The film itself is also fantastic. It's very uplifting music won, an Oscar. Great for running/ exercise too.

Shenzou:

Siameasy · 15/02/2023 11:14

Fighter by Christina Aguilera as well
Always belting it out in the car. Regardless of lyrics I do find singing loudly really liberating

BeanCounterBabe · 15/02/2023 11:33

Titanium by David Guetta and Sia is my best bellow along empowering song.

Draconis · 15/02/2023 11:36

Eminem Not Afraid

AuntieDolly · 15/02/2023 11:42

Something inside so strong by Labi Siffre

Sassy306 · 15/02/2023 11:42

Annie Lennox - Little Bird
It's not as much about the lyrics but the song itself. always feel better after blasting it at full volume in the car on the way to work lol

Mummy2mybear · 15/02/2023 11:45

Unstoppable by sia

lashy · 15/02/2023 11:45

Break my Stride - Matthew Wilder

DoorstoManual · 15/02/2023 11:46

I've tried, tried, tried, and i've tried even more
I've cried, cried, cried, and I can't recall what for
I've pressed, i've pushed, i've yelled, i've begged
In hopes of some success
But the inevitable fact is that it never will impress!
I've no more fucks to give
My fucks have runeth dry
I've tried to go fuck shopping but there's no fucks left to buy!
I've no more fucks to give
Though more fucks i've tried to get
I'm over my fuck budget, and i'm now in fucking debt!
I strive, strive, strive, to get everything done
I've played by all the rules, but i've very rarely won
I've smiled, i've charmed, i've wooed and laughed, alas to no avail
I've run round like a moron, to unequivocally fail!
I've no more fucks left to give
My fuck fuse has just blown
I've been hunting for my fucks all day
But they've upped and fucked off home!
I've no more fucks to give
My fuck rations are depleted
I've rallied my fuck army but it's been fucking defeated!
The effort has just not been worth the time or the expense!
I've exhausted all my energy, for minimal recompense!
The distinct lack of acknowledgement has now begun to gall!
And i've come to realize that I don't give a fuck at all!
I've no more fucks to give
My fucks have flown away
My fucks are now so fucked up they've refused to fucking stay!
I've no more fucks to give
My fucks have gone insane
They've come back round and passed me while they're fucking off again!
I've no more fucks to give
My fucks have all dissolved
I've planned many projects, but my fucks won't be involved!
I've no more fucks to give
My fucks have all been spent
They've fucked off from the building
And I don't know where they've went!
I've no more fucks to give!
I've no more fucks to give!
I've no more fucks!
I've no more fucks!
I've no more fucks to give!

StarlightLady · 15/02/2023 11:46

"Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys. It's my theme tune.

DoorstoManual · 15/02/2023 11:47
Georgina125 · 15/02/2023 11:47

Armor- Sara Bareilles
Broken & Beautiful- Kelly Clarkson
Confident- Demi Lovato
I am not a woman, I'm a God- Halsey
I Am The Fire- Halestorm
I Didn't Ask For This- Beth Crowley
I'm Still Here- Sia
Rise- Katy Perry

ParrotTurtle · 15/02/2023 11:55
when I'm heading to martial arts personal training. I have absolutely clue what the lyrics say but the gradual building of speed and momentum really gets me fired up.

I must confess that I also listen to Eye of the Tiger before martial arts sessions too. Cliche or what?! 💪

junglejane66 · 15/02/2023 11:59

My hats on the side of my head - Al Bowlly

JustMaggie · 15/02/2023 13:13

The Rocky theme song always puts me in the can do spirit