50 Songs About Sexism (Pop, Rap & More)

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50 Songs About Sexism (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Christian Songs About Sexism

1. She’s a Lady by Tom Jones

Artist: Tom Jones
Album: She’s a Lady
Year: 1971

The song is about a woman who is beautiful and perfect in every way. She is everything a man could ever want in a woman and more.

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II. Country Songs About Sexism

1. She’s in Love with the Boy by Trisha Yearwood

Artist: Trisha Yearwood
Album: Trisha Yearwood
Year: 1991

The song is about a young girl who is in love with a boy. She is very happy and in love with him.

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2. These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ by Nancy Sinatra

Artist: Nancy Sinatra
Album: Boots
Year: 1966

The song is about a woman who is done with her man and is ready to move on. She is warning him that she is going to walk all over him if he doesn’t shape up.

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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. 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

Artist: Dolly Parton
Album: 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
Year: 1980

The song is about a woman who is working hard to support her family. She is tired of working long hours and not getting paid enough. She is also tired of her boss taking advantage of her.

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5. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Year: 2011

The song is about how someone can be stronger after going through something difficult in their life.

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6. Woman’s World by Cher

Artist: Cher
Album: Closer to the Truth
Year: 2013

The song is about a woman who is fed up with the world she lives in. She is tired of being told what to do and how to behave. She is done with being treated like a second-class citizen. She is done with being told to smile and be nice. She is done with being told to diet and be skinny. She is done with being told to be quiet and be a good girl. She is done with being told to be perfect. She is done with being told to be someone she is not. She is done with being told to fit into a man’s world. She is done with all of it.

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III. Rap Songs About Sexism

1. Bitch Better Have My Money by Rihanna

Artist: Rihanna
Album: Bitch Better Have My Money
Year: 2015

The song is about a woman who is tired of being taken advantage of by her friends and lovers. She is done being the nice guy and is ready to take what is rightfully hers. She is done being pushed around and is ready to take what is hers.

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2. Formation by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album:
Year: 2016

Formation is a song by American singer Beyoncé, released as a single on February 6, 2016. The song was written by Beyoncé, Mike Will Made It, and Ester Dean, and produced by Mike Will Made It and Beyoncé. Formation is a southern rap- and trap-influenced R&B song with elements of dancehall, hip hop and soul. The song’s lyrics discuss Beyoncé’s pride in her African-American heritage and her upbringing in the southern United States. The song’s music video was directed by Melina Matsoukas and was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. The video features Beyoncé dancing in front of various landmarks in the city, including the Superdome, the French Quarter and a graffiti-covered wall. The video was widely praised for its positive portrayal of African-American culture and its homage to Hurricane Katrina.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Stronger by Ye

Artist: Ye
Album: Graduation
Year: 2007

The song is about a person who is going through a tough time and is struggling to keep going. They feel like they are not strong enough to keep going, but they know that they need to be strong for themselves and for the people around them.

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6. Bossy by Kelis

Artist: Kelis
Album: Kelis Was Here
Year: 2006

The song is about a woman who is bossy and in control. She is not afraid to speak her mind and she is very confident. She knows what she wants and she is not afraid to get it.

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IV. Pop Songs About Sexism

1. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Year: 2011

The song is about how someone can be stronger after going through something difficult in their life.

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2. Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

Artist: Cyndi Lauper
Album: She’s So Unusual
Year: 1983

The song is about how girls just want to have fun and not be bogged down by work and other responsibilities. They just want to enjoy life and have a good time.

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3. Shout by Tears for Fears

Artist: Tears for Fears
Album: Songs from the Big Chair
Year: 1985

The song is about letting go and shouting out. It is about being free and being yourself. It is about being happy and being alive.

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4. Me Too by Meghan Trainor

Artist: Meghan Trainor
Album: Thank You
Year: 2016

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with another girl. The girl is trying to tell the boy that she loves him too, but he doesn’t seem to notice.

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5. Get Outta My Way by Kylie Minogue

Artist: Kylie Minogue
Album: Aphrodite
Year:

The song is about a woman who is tired of her current relationship and is ready to move on. She is telling her partner that she is done with him and is ready to move on.

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V. R&B Songs About Sexism

1. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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2. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke

Artist: Robin Thicke
Album: Take Me Out – The Album
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is trying to convince a woman to have sex with him. He is telling her that she is the one who is making him feel this way, and that she is the one who is responsible for his actions.

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3. The Girl Can’t Help It by Little Richard

Artist: Little Richard
Album: Little Richard
Year: 1958

The Girl Can’t Help It is a song by Little Richard. It is about a girl who is attracted to bad boys. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t help it.

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4. Waterfalls by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: CrazySexyCool
Year: 1994

Waterfalls is a song about a young woman’s descent into drug dealing and the dangers that come with it. The song is narrated by her mother, who pleads with her to stop before she gets in too deep.

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5. Unpretty by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: FanMail
Year: 1999

The song is about how society tells women that they have to be perfect in order to be loved, and how that is not true. The song is empowering and encourages women to love themselves for who they are.

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. I Luh Ya Papi by Jennifer Lopez

Artist: Jennifer Lopez
Album: A.K.A.
Year: 2014

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who she thinks is her true soulmate. She sings about how she loves everything about him, from the way he looks to the way he makes her feel. She also talks about how she would do anything for him, and how she knows that he is the one for her.

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11. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke

Artist: Robin Thicke
Album: Take Me Out – The Album
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is trying to convince a woman to have sex with him. He is telling her that she is the one who is making him feel this way, and that she is the one who is responsible for his actions.

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12. Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album:
Year:

“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.

13. Me & U by Cassie

Artist: Cassie
Album: Cassie
Year: 2006

The song is about a young woman who is in love with a boy who she knows is bad for her. She knows that he is trouble, but she can’t help but be drawn to him. She knows that he is going to break her heart, but she can’t help but love him anyway.

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14. Girls by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: 4
Year: 2011

The song is about how girls are better than boys and how they can run the world.

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VI. Rock Songs About Sexism

1. The Boys Are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy

Artist: Thin Lizzy
Album: Jailbreak
Year: 1976

The song is about a group of friends who have reunited and are ready to have a good time. They are excited to be back together and are ready to party.

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2. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey

Artist: Journey
Album: Escape
Year: 1981

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and is trying to make his way in the world. He is told by someone that he should never give up on his dreams and to never stop believing in himself.

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3. Hard Out Here by Lily Allen

Artist: Lily Allen
Album: Sheezus
Year: 2014

The song is about the difficulties that women face in the music industry. Allen sings about how women are expected to look a certain way and how they are sexualized by the industry. She also touches on the issue of pay inequality between men and women.

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4. We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister

Artist: Twisted Sister
Album: Stay Hungry
Year: 1984

The song is about a group of kids who are fed up with their school’s rules and decide to rebel. They start a revolution and eventually take over the school.

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5. I Wanna Rock by Twisted Sister

Artist: Twisted Sister
Album: Stay Hungry
Year: 1984

The song is about wanting to rock out and have a good time. It is an anthem for those who just want to let loose and have fun. It is a song that encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and just enjoy themselves.

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6. Just a Girl by No Doubt

Artist: No Doubt
Album: Tragic Kingdom
Year: 1995

The song is about a girl who is tired of being told what she can and can’t do because she’s a girl. She’s sick of being told to be careful and to be quiet. She’s tired of being told to dress a certain way and to behave a certain way. She’s done with all of the rules and expectations that come with being a girl. She’s just a girl, and she wants to be able to do what she wants to do.

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7. 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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8. Under My Thumb by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Aftermath
Year: 1966

The song is about a woman who is under the narrator’s thumb, or control. He is proud of his power over her and enjoys seeing her suffer.

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9. Another One Bites the Dust by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album:
Year: 1980

The song is about a person who is addicted to gambling and keeps losing.

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10. You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi

Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: Slippery When Wet
Year: 1986

“You Give Love a Bad Name” is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, released as the first single from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 13, 1986, becoming the band’s first US number one single. In 2007, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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11. Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: Slippery When Wet
Year: 1986

The song is about a blue-collar couple who are struggling to make ends meet. They are both working hard to support their family, but they are still struggling to make ends meet. The song is about their determination to make it through their tough times.

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12. Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard

Artist: Def Leppard
Album:
Year: 1987

The song is about a man who is asking a woman to pour some sugar on him. He is saying that he is feeling down and needs some sweetness in his life.

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13. Don’t Stand So Close to Me by The Police

Artist: The Police
Album: Zenyatta Mondatta (Remastered 2003)
Year: 1980

The song is about a teacher who is attracted to one of his students. He tries to keep his distance but she is always around.

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14. It’s So Easy by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Appetite for Destruction
Year: 1987

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to convince the woman to leave her current partner and be with him instead.

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15. The Opener by Camp Cope

Artist: Camp Cope
Album: How to Socialise & Make Friends
Year: 2018

The song is about a woman who is struggling to open up to her partner and is feeling suffocated. She is trying to find the words to say but is struggling. The song is about the feeling of being trapped and feeling like you’re not good enough.

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16. Run for Your Life by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: Rubber Soul
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is telling a woman to run for her life because he is going to kill her. He is madly in love with her and he doesn’t want her to be with anyone else.

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17. Some Girls by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album:
Year: 1978

The song is about a man who is attracted to many different types of women. He talks about how some girls are more attractive than others, but he still enjoys their company. He also mentions how some girls are better in bed than others, but he still enjoys their company.

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18. Figured You Out by Nickelback

Artist: Nickelback
Album: The Long Road
Year: 2003

The song is about a relationship that ended badly. The narrator is looking back and trying to figure out what went wrong. He blames himself for not being able to see what was happening.

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