The 2000s were the Golden Age of Girl Power. Girl bands and pop divas alike began singing about the awesomeness of being a girl. So if you're ready to feel like you can conquer the world (or just pass that bio exam), then throw it back with ten of the 2000s' best girl power jams:
1. Cinderella- The Cheetah Girls.
What better way to feel empowered than to realize your "knight in shining armor" has been you all along? The Cheetah Girls know better than anyone the power of female confidence and girls' ability to be happy in their own right. Let's be real, we'd rather rescue ourselves.
2. La La Land- Demi Lovato.
Demi's had her fair share of struggles, but she's slaying the scene as she prepares to release her new album, "Confident." But even before she underwent major changes to her lifestyle, she was singing about the freedom all girls should seek from the expectations of society, especially for herself in L.A., otherwise known as the "La La Land Machine."
3. Stronger- Britney Spears.
Who can deny the epic woman-power of Britney Spears? This song preaches about the liberating feeling of being alone for the first time in a while and the changes you undergo when you decide that you're enough just the way you are.
4. Just the Way I Am- Skye Sweetnam.
Few will remember the bizarre Disney Channel show, The Buzz on Maggie about a fly who just wants to become a rock star, but the theme song is one you can never forget. Skye Sweetnam sings about accepting your imperfections and not caring about what other people think.
5. One Girl Revolution- Superchick.
You might recognize this song from the movies Legally Blonde and Cadet Kelly, which both feature stories of women kicking major butt in fields that are typically dominated by men. Just like Elle and Kelly, you can be the start to your own revolution.
6. Nobody's Perfect- Hannah Montana.
It's cheesy, it's catchy, and it has the perfect message: "everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days," so don't sweat the small stuff and remember that you're amazing--mistakes included.
7. Miss Independent- Kelly Clarkson.
It might seem that this song is just saying that giving up on your independence is the only way to fall in love. But if you really listen to the lyrics, it tells the story of a girl who has amazing self-respect and only lets somebody into her life if he's going to make her happy and respect her freedom.
8. Nothing's Wrong With Me- Zetta Bytes (Pixel Perfect)
Okay, so the girl who sings this song in the DCOM, Pixel Perfect is a hologram, but the song is still a great girl power anthem. It says that there's nothing wrong with being different and proud of it.
9. Why Not- Hilary Duff
If you think that Hilary Duff was a girl power icon ten years ago, then just check her out now! She's acting and singing again with a whole new attitude of independence. "Why Not" is a classic 2000s jam and begs the question, why should you wait to follow your dreams?
10. Girl Power- The Cheetah Girls
The Cheetah Girls have just too many empowering songs to choose from, and "Girl Power" is one of the best. The lyrics say it all: "Throw your hands up if you know that you're a star / You better stand up if you know just who you are / Never give up never come too far / Girl Power Girl Power!"
The next time you're feeling nervous about that math test, depressed about that ex or worried that you just aren't good enough, listen to the songs generously provided by some of the 2000s best girl power icons. They'll definitely put you in the mood to start your "One Girl Revolution."
