If you're a girl like me, sometimes you need to feel empowered. When the good ol' patriarchy gets her down, every girl needs a pick-me-up from time to time to remind her of what a kick ass female she really is. And the best solution? Music, of course.

Now, a good Taylor Swift song every now and again is awesome, but for those girls who want a little something different to connect with their inner feminist

Here are 9 musical theatre songs that should leave any girl feeling like she can take on the world.

1. "Cell Block Tango" from Chicago

While this song is literally about six women murdering their significant others, (goes without saying but don't do that, btw), there's just something about listening to "Cell Block Tango" that makes you feel like a badass. Velma and the Girls, who perform the showstopping number in scantily clad costumes, own their sexuality and their crimes, even though they cheekily insist that "he had it coming".

2. "Dead Girl Walking (Reprise)" from Heathers: The Musical

After realizing her psycho boyfriend JD is planning to blow up her school, Veronica takes a stand and owns up to enabling his violence. Croquet mallet in hand, she belts out this fast-paced reprise and has to rely on nobody but herself in order to save her oblivious classmates from certain doom. This song not only perfect for a workout, but also when you need a little determination boost to achieve your goal, even if the odds are stacked against you.

3. "The Schuyler Sisters" from Hamilton

Possibly the biggest girl-power song to hit the Broadway scene this past year, "The Schuyler Sisters" is a fierce bop sung by some 18th century feminists. Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy are all introduced as strong-willed, independent ladies right off the bat. No unnecessary character development here; these women come into the show guns a' blazing, ready to make their mark while they're "looking for a mind at work".

4. "Astonishing" from Little Women

Jo March, one of the most independent literary women in history, belts out this empowering ballad after refusing her longtime friend Laurie's proposal. Jo longs to go her own way and control her own destiny without needing a man at that point her life. She decides that she wants her own adventures, singing "I will not disappear without a trace. I'll shout and start a riot, be anything but quiet". Talk about powerful.

5. "I Can Do Better Than That" from The Last Five Years

Ugh, God bless Anna Kendrick and this song. Here, Kathy sings to her then fiancé Jamie about how she wants to break the stereotypical end for girls in her hometown: getting knocked up and never leaving. Kathy is strong willed to the point of stubbornness in The Last Five Years, but this song really highlights her desire to bust out of the mold that has been holding her back and actually make a name for herself, with her man by her side.

6. "Don't Rain On My Parade" from Funny Girl

Let's be real: Fanny Brice, played by the incomparable Barbra Streisand in the Funny Girl movie, was a total feminist. This iconic song highlights Brice's drive, as she tries to tell herself and the world that she won't let anyone get in the way of what she wants. Despite being told she's not pretty or tall enough to be a chorus girl, Fanny is true to herself and employs her comedic skills to her advantage, which garners her the fame she desires.

7. "So Much Better" from Legally Blonde: The Musical

For those of us born at the end of the 20th century, Elle Woods was one of our first feminist role models. After Warner, Elle's ex, proposes to his new girlfriend right in front of her, she declares that she no longer needs him to be happy, and will instead focus on her career, being "so much better than before". This song is perfect for any girl who needs a little boost of confidence after a bad breakup, and highlights that the betterment of one's self has to come from within, not from validation from others.

8. "Right Hand Man" from Something Rotten!

In this song, Bea implores to her husband Nick Bottom that she can just be as helpful as a man can. It's a quirky and funny number, especially since the show is set in Shakespearean England, where women were supposed to take the backseat as docile, quiet creatures. Here, the roles are reversed for the time period: the woman is portrayed as quick-witted and resourceful, and the men seem a bit clueless.

9. "Defying Gravity" from Wicked

Well, you knew this was coming. This is probably the ultimate anthem for women who want to break out of their stereotype and forge their own path. Made a villain her entire life, Elphaba finally frees herself from her past and becomes The Wicked Witch of the West. Though she is portrayed as a monster by all, including her former friend Galinda, she proclaims in the Act I finale that "nobody in all of Oz, no wizard that there is or was, is ever gonna bring me down".