37 Songs About Not needing a man (Pop, Rap & More)

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37 Songs About Not needing a man (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Rock Songs About Not needing a man

1. Hit Me with Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar

Artist: Pat Benatar
Album: Crimes of Passion
Year: 1980

The song is about a woman who is done with her current relationship and is ready to move on. She is challenging her ex to hit her with his best shot, meaning to do whatever he can to try to win her back. However, she is confident that he will not be able to do so.

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2. We Will Rock You by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album: News of the World
Year: 1977

The song is about a group of people who are about to overthrow a tyrannical government. They are armed with rocks and ready to fight. The song is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt oppressed or outnumbered. It is a call to arms, and a rallying cry for anyone who wants to fight back against injustice.

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3. Barracuda by Heart

Artist: Heart
Album: Little Queen
Year: 1977

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. She is trying to get away from him, but she can’t. She is warning other women about him, and she is telling them to be careful.

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II. Country Songs About Not needing a man

1. Better Class of Losers by Randy Travis

Artist: Randy Travis
Album: 36 All-Time Greatest Hits
Year: 1990

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has lost everything he has. He is trying to find a better class of losers to associate with.

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2. He Thinks He’ll Keep Her by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Artist: Mary Chapin Carpenter
Album: Come On Come On
Year: 1992

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. She knows that he is not good for her, but she cannot seem to leave him. She is tired of his lies and his cheating, but she still loves him.

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3. Winner At a Losing Game by Rascal Flatts

Artist: Rascal Flatts
Album: Rascal Flatts
Year: 2008

This song is about a person who is in a relationship that is not going well. The person is trying to hold on to the relationship, even though they know it is not going to work out.

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4. Straight Tequila Night by John Anderson

Artist: John Anderson
Album: Seminole Wind
Year: 1992

The song is about a man who is trying to forget about a woman he loved who left him. He drinks to try to forget her, but every time he does, he just ends up thinking about her more.

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5. My Give a Damn’s Busted by Jo Dee Messina

Artist: Jo Dee Messina
Album: Delicious Surprise
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is tired of being taken for granted by her man. She is tired of his excuses and lies, and she is done with trying to make things work. She is ready to move on and find someone who will appreciate her.

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6. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Year: 2011

The song is about a break-up and how the person who is now single is better off without their ex. The song talks about how the person is now free and how they don’t need their ex to be happy.

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7. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Breakaway
Year: 2004

The song is about a woman who is relieved and happy after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She is now free to do what she wants and does not have to put up with his bad behavior anymore.

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8. She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer

Artist: Donna Summer
Album: She Works Hard for the Money
Year: 1983

The song is about a woman who works hard for her money. She is a single mother who has to work two jobs to make ends meet. Despite all her hard work, she still can’t make enough money to support her family.

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III. Rap Songs About Not needing a man

1. Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: 4
Year: 2011

“Run the World (Girls)” is a song by Beyoncé from her fourth studio album, 4 (2011). The song was written by Terius Nash, Shelly Peiken, and Beyoncé, and produced by Switch, The-Dream, and Beyoncé. The song was released on April 21, 2011, as the lead single from the album.

The song is an uptempo dance-pop and R&B song with a rap interlude delivered by Beyoncé. The song’s lyrics describe girls taking over the world. “Run the World (Girls)” received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its club-ready production and Beyoncé’s vocal performance, while others criticized its lyrical content. The song peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at number five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 11 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Internationally, the song peaked at number one in Australia, Denmark, and the Netherlands, and reached the top five in Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

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2. Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle

Artist: Patti LaBelle
Album:
Year:

“Lady Marmalade” is a song written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan. The song was first recorded by the girl group Labelle in 1974. The song is famous for its sexually suggestive French lyrics, which were written by Crewe and Nolan. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many artists, including Patti LaBelle, who recorded the most famous version of the song in 1975.

3. Superwoman by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: As I Am
Year: 2007

The song is about a woman who is strong and independent. She is a superwoman who can do anything she sets her mind to.

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4. Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: Girl on Fire
Year: 2012

Alicia Keys’ song “Girl on Fire” is about a girl who is determined to succeed despite the odds. She is a force to be reckoned with, and she will not be denied.

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5. Nasty Girl by Vanity 6

Artist: Vanity 6
Album: Vanity 6
Year: 1982

The song is about a girl who is considered a “nasty girl” because she is sexually promiscuous. She is proud of her reputation and enjoys the attention she gets from men.

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6. Bootylicious by Destiny’s Child

Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about being confident and comfortable with your body. No matter what size you are, you can still be bootylicious.

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IV. Pop Songs About Not needing a man

1. Never Again by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: My December
Year: 2007

The song is about a failed relationship and how the person will never go through that again.

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2. He Wasn’t Man Enough by Toni Braxton

Artist: Toni Braxton
Album: The Heat
Year: 2000

The song is about a woman who has been cheated on by her partner. She is telling him that he was not man enough to be with her and that she is better off without him.

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3. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Year: 2011

The song is about a break-up and how the person who is now single is better off without their ex. The song talks about how the person is now free and how they don’t need their ex to be happy.

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4. Ain’t No Other Man by Christina Aguilera

Artist: Christina Aguilera
Album: Back to Basics
Year: 2006

The song is about a woman who is madly in love with a man who is perfect for her and there is no other man who can compare to him. She is proud of him and everything he does.

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5. Independent Woman by Destiny’s Child

Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album: Survivor (International Edition)
Year:

The song is about a woman who is strong and independent and does not need a man to take care of her. She is a successful woman who can take care of herself and does not need anyone’s help.

6. I Don’t Need A Man by The Pussycat Dolls

Artist: The Pussycat Dolls
Album: PCD
Year: 2005

The Pussycat Dolls are telling their man that they don’t need him and can take care of themselves just fine. They don’t need his money or his time, they’re independent women who can do it all on their own.

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7. Silly Boy by Rihanna ft

Artist: Rihanna ft
Album:
Year:

This song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is not good for her. She knows that he is not good for her, but she still loves him.

8. There You Go by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Can’t Take Me Home
Year: 2000

The song is about a woman who is breaking up with her boyfriend. She is telling him that he can find someone else, and she is okay with that.

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V. R&B Songs About Not needing a man

1. Say My Name by Destiny’s Child

Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album: The Writing’s on the Wall
Year: 1999

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is cheating on her. She is trying to get him to say her name so she knows that he is thinking about her and not the other woman.

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2. I’m Every Woman by Whitney Houston

Artist: Whitney Houston
Album:
Year: 1992

“I’m Every Woman” is a song written by Chaka Khan and produced by Arif Mardin for Khan’s eponymous debut album. The song was released as the album’s lead single in 1978. It is one of Khan’s most popular and best-known songs.

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3. Superwoman by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: As I Am
Year: 2007

The song is about a woman who is strong and independent. She is a superwoman who can do anything she sets her mind to.

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4. Respect by Aretha Franklin

Artist: Aretha Franklin
Album: I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Year: 1967

The song Respect by Aretha Franklin is about a woman demanding respect from her man. She is tired of being treated like a doormat and wants him to show her some respect. She sings about how she has given him everything and how she deserves to be treated better. The song is a powerful anthem for women everywhere who feel like they are not being respected.

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5. No One by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: As I Am
Year: 2007

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to tell him that she is the one for him and that he should not be with anyone else.

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6. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell

Artist: Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Album: United
Year: 1967

The song is about how no matter how high a mountain is, it cannot stop two people in love from being together.

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7. Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: Girl on Fire
Year: 2012

Alicia Keys’ song “Girl on Fire” is about a girl who is determined to succeed despite the odds. She is a force to be reckoned with, and she will not be denied.

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8. Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: The Element of Freedom
Year: 2009

The song is about a heartbreak and how it feels to try and sleep with a broken heart. The song talks about how the person is trying to find a way to get over the heartbreak and how it feels to be alone.

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9. I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross

Artist: Diana Ross
Album: Diana
Year: 1980

The song is about a person who is coming out of their shell and being their true self. They are proud of who they are and are not afraid to show it.

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10. If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Year: 2003

If I Ain’t Got You is a song written and performed by Alicia Keys. It was released in February 2004 as the second single from her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Keys’ second consecutive single to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also peaked at number one in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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11. Bootylicious by Destiny’s Child

Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about being confident and comfortable with your body. No matter what size you are, you can still be bootylicious.

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12. Nasty Girl by Vanity 6

Artist: Vanity 6
Album: Vanity 6
Year: 1982

The song is about a girl who is considered a “nasty girl” because she is sexually promiscuous. She is proud of her reputation and enjoys the attention she gets from men.

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