With back to school coming up shortly and with all the kick-ass women we've seen on TV recently, I figured I would combine those things with some music to bring you a list of inspirational girl power songs. Each one of these is special to me because it's helped me get through a tough time and given me hope.

1. In The Dark - Olivia Holt

The newly released pop song speaks of finding yourself and finding who you are among others. Pulling yourself out of the dark and into the light, so to speak.

Lines to learn from: Tonight I'm yours. As the shadows break apart, we show all that we are. Yeah I'm ready to restart if you can find my heart in the dark.

2. Activated - Cher Lloyd

The catchy rap-infused tune talks of getting recharged and ready to handle whatever life throws at you. Super fun and makes you feel like you're ready to conquer the world.

Lines to learn from: I'm charged up, I'm getting activated. Just wait on it, when I do the damn thing, just watch me. Hold up, I ain't done yet.

3. Revival - Selena Gomez

This thoughtful title track symbolizes rebirth and how change can be good for us all to come into our own. Very fitting for self-esteem and a definite confidence booster.

Lines to learn from: I'm reborn in every moment, so who knows what I'll become. I've been under self-restoration. I'll begin again, reaching for the truth. I'll admit it's been painful, but I'm so grateful. I'm just trying to get to me. What I've learned is so vital, more than just survival. This is my revival. This is a revival.

4. New Day - Tamar Kaprelian

The power ballad talks about finding the strength to break your bad habits and discovering new ways of doing things. Super uplifting and the video is beautiful too.

Lines to learn from: Before the light, I found the dark. Before tonight, I fell apart. Frozen up, I've realized that something's gotta change. It took a crash to understand that time kept slipping through my hands. I never used to know the sun will shine after the rain. Say goodbye to the way I was before, say hello to a new way. I was lost but I've found what I was looking for, say hello to a new day.

5. Just a Name - Megan & Liz

If you've ever been hurt by someone or something didn't turn out how planned, just chart another course and move on with your life. That's what this country-pop hybrid tells you to do and I couldn't agree more.

Lines to learn from: I just needed a change, and now I'm doing okay. You're just one heartbreak removed, I did what I had to do. I went and loved someone new and I got over you. I almost forgot the rules and how to play your game, I almost don't remember you, you're just a name. Just a couple letters that don't mean a thing together, you're just a memory.

6. Come Clean - Hilary Duff

This song is classic (and for good reason). The metaphors of rain washing away your problems and learning to live with the storms (aka: obstacles) in your life - doesn't get any better than that for a message.

Lines to learn from: Let the rain fall down and wake my dreams. Let it wash away my sanity. Cause I want to feel the thunder, I want to scream. Let the rain fall down, I'm coming clean.