Empowering Anthems
This Katy Perry song in 2013 is named after the sound a Tiger makes.
What is 'Roar'?
This song is the most popular song by the band Radiohead and expresses self-loathing as a result of rejection.
What is 'Creep' by Radiohead?
This British singer who dresses with sunglasses, feather boas, and sequins created one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world.
Who is Sir Elton John?
This 2019 song by Lizzo demonstrates reframing after a breakup: "Boss up and change your life. You can have it all, no sacrifice".
What is 'Good as Hell' by Lizzo?
The closing song from KPop Demon Hunters shows the acceptance of the self and of others: "my voices without the lies, this is what it sounds like".
What is 'What It Sounds Like' from KPop Demons Hunters?
This 2011 Lady Gaga song begins with the line: "It doesn't matter if you love him or capital H.I.M. (M,M,M,M) Just put your paws up 'cause you were born this way baby."
What is 'Born This Way' by Lady Gaga?
Ironically, the lyrics from this hit from One Direction promotes low self-esteem as an attractive quality: "you don't know you're beautiful, that's what makes you beautiful".
What is 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction?
This past Wizards of Waverly Place star has founded the Rare Impact Fund to provide mental health resources.
Who is Selena Gomez?
This song is known for the assertive line "All I'm asking, is for a little respect when I get home".
What is 'Respect' by Aretha Franklin?
This most famous song from Fleetwood Mac speaks to the fear of changing and overcoming that fear with time.
What is 'Landslide' by Fleetwood Mac?
This Alessia Cara song has become a powerful song for those who struggle with body image; showing the reframe: "And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart. No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful"
This 2015 Kendrick Lamar song showcases self-hatred and guilt by Kendrick yelling at themself; "Loving you is complicated".
What is 'u' by Kendrick Lamar?
This U2 frontman leads campaigns to fight extreme poverty and preventable diseases such as ONE and RED.
Who is Bono?
This 2003 rock anthem was on Avril Lavigne's debut album; showing the transition from low-self esteem to picking yourself up; "If you don't care, then I don't care".
What is 'Losing Grip' by Avril Lavigne?
This 2001 Destiny's Child song shows the difference in the groups perception of the future and the actuality of the future.
What is 'Survivor' by Destiny's Child?
This famous song from The Beatles Abbey Road album paints an image of overcoming the past and moving into the dawn.
What is 'Here Comes The Sun' by The Beatles?
This 1993 song by Nirvana repeats the line "I think I'm dumb" over and over.
What is 'Dumb' by Nirvana?
This singer of 'Hips Don't Lie' founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation to support education for children in Colombia.
Who is Shakira?
This 2013 song by Lorde shows taking pride in being of a different economic class: "you can call me Queen Bee and baby I'll rule".
What is 'Royals' by Lorde?
This 1978 breakup song from Gloria Gaynor has been used in movies such as The Replacements, The Martian, The Angry Birds Movie, and Men in Black II.
What is 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor?
This 2004 KT Tunstall song describes the realization of a person's values and desires: "she got the power to be, the power to give, the power to see, yeah, yeah".
What is 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall?
This 1997 Grammy winner explores the frustration someone can have with themselves due to their limitations: "Despite all my rage, I'm still a rat in a cage".
What is 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings' by The Smashing Pumpkins?
This famous wig wearing country singer funds efforts to improve child literacy through the Imagination Library.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This 2018 popular song by Billie Eilish showcases ruthless confidence: "I'm gonna run this nothing town, watch me make 'em bow".
What is 'You Should See Me In A Crown' by Billie Eilish?
This 2008 Alt Rock song is a celebration of escaping dark times: "run fast for your mother, run fast for your father, run for your children, for your sisters and your brothers".
What is 'Dog Days Are Over' by Florence and The Machine?