Most of the music we know is about love of one type or another, be it love for our families, our partner, the person we wish was our partner, the person who once was our partner, or yes, the love we feel for a fine piece of automotive engineering. But what about songs about being, and therefore loving, yourself?
While songs can heal our hearts when they are broken and help us celebrate the love we feel for others, it is the power of music to actually help us better love ourselves. Self-love doesn’t come easy for everyone. Some days, you just need a little reminder from your friends, family, and yes, even your favorite artists to help you on your journey to self-acceptance.
From helping you feel beautiful in your own skin and confident in being your most authentic self, to reminding you you’re worthy, these songs will make you reevaluate what you see in the mirror when you’re feeling down.
- “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Titanium” by David Guetta ft. Sia
- “Just Like Fire” by P!nk
- “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo
- “Good As Hell” by Lizzo
- “I Love Me” by Meghan Trainor
- “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga
- “A Head Full of Dreams” by Coldplay
- “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande
- “Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfeld
- “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child
- “How Far I’ll Go” by Alessia Cara
- “Dynamite” by BTS
- “Party In the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
- “Roar” by Katy Perry
- “ME!” by Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie
- “Up & Up” by Coldplay
- “Cypher, Pt. 4” by BTS
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
- “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj ft. Beyoncé
- “New Rules” by Dua Lipa
- “Run The World (Girls)” by Beyoncé
- “Rise” by Katy Perry
- “Confident” by Demi Lovato
- “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
- “Who Says” by Selena Gomez
- “Perfect” by Anne-Marie
- “You Should See Me In A Crown” by Billie Eilish
- “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys
- “Feelin’ Good” by Nina Simone
- “Stronger” by Kanye West
- “Wild Things” by Alessia Cara
- “Dancing Queen” by Abba
- “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine
- “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
- “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
- “Scars To Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara
- “You Don’t Own Me” by Grace ft. G-Eazy
- “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
- “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
- “I Love It” by Icona Pop
- “Royals” by Lorde
- “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
- “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz
- “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor
- “This Is Me” by Keala Settle
- “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
- “Praying” by Kesha
- “Part Of Me” by Katy Perry
- “Perfect” by P!nk
- “Diamonds” by Rihanna
- “Fly” by Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna
- “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
- “One Step At A Time” by Jordin Sparks
- “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora
- “Love Myself” by Olivia O’Brien
- “Old Me” by 5 Seconds of Summer
- “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake
- “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” by Shawn Mendes
- “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- “Really Don’t Care” by Demi Lovato ft. Cher Lloyd
- “Break Free” by Ariana Grande ft. Zedd
- “Problem” by Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea
- “Power” by Little Mix ft. Stormzy
- “No Scrubs” by TLC
- “Sorry Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato
- “Rare” by Selena Gomez
- “No Tears Left To Cry” by Ariana Grande
- “Most Girls” by Hailee Steinfeld
- “IDGAF” by Dua Lipa
- “Look At Her Now” by Selena Gomez
- “Masterpiece” by Jessie J
- “Better When I’m Dancin’” by Meghan Trainor
- “Me, Myself & I” by G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha