Valentine’s Day may be for the soul mates, love birds, inseparable duos, and partners in crime, but Singles Awareness Day is what we want to celebrate!
We want you to spend February 15th celebrating you! Whether that means doing self-care, eating chocolates, turning up with the besties, or enjoying your favorite dinner, all in the name of self-love, because no one is going to love you the way you love yourself.
So, we have created a list of 8 songs for Singles Awareness Day that will get you hyped and help you celebrate yourself the way the universe intended!
‘I’m So Good At Being Alone’ by Knox
We’re kicking off this list strong with a song that’s all about celebrating the single life and enjoying every second of it. Knox writes some of the most relatable lyrics in all of his songs, but this one takes the cake for this time of year as he walks us through the enjoyment of being alone. It’s hard not to jam out to the punchy beats while indulging in some of our favorite activities/hobbies. What a life!
‘Broken & Beautiful’ by Kelly Clarkson
It would’ve been a crime not to include Kelly Clarkson as part of our list, as she’s known for making some amazing songs about self-love. No one’s perfect. However, there are some people in the world who will try to tell you there’s something wrong with being perfect or that you’ll never be enough. It can be annoying. It can be even more annoying when someone tries to fix things that don’t need to be fixed with someone. Kelly Clarkson’s “Broken & Beautiful” reminds listeners that there’s nothing wrong with being who you are on the inside and out. Put this on your self-love playlist to always remember to be proud of who you are.
‘Nobody’s Baby’ by Devon Cole
You probably know Devon Cole from her viral song ‘W.I.T.C.H.,’ which is another iconic bada** anthem that we almost chose for this list. However, if a chill anthem is more your speed, then ‘Nobody’s Baby’ was made for you! It’s a dreamy pop number about enjoying life solo and appreciating yourself the way nobody else can. It paints picture-perfect imagery of the perks of single life, and encapsulates the art of self-love so effortlessly! We love everything about it, and know you will, too!
‘I Am’ by Baby Tate ft. Flo Milli
A rap song that isn’t only about self-love but also gives us beautiful affirmations to go along with the lyrics? Look no further than Baby Tate’s song ‘I Am,’ which features Flo Milli. During the outro of the song, Baby Tate tells us, “yeah, look in that mirror (look in that mirror), tell yourself everything that you wanna hear (what you wanna hear?).” How can one not want a song like this on their playlist? Whether you’re just waking up, getting ready for your day in the mirror, or in a vehicle on the way somewhere, this is the perfect song to blast and rap along with to remind yourself that you’re the main character of your life.
‘Love Myself’ by Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld – our queen! She is one of the most underrated artists of the last decade, but we are always trying to change that! We wouldn’t be able to make a Singles Awareness Day song list without including ‘Love Myself.’ She really knows how to pack a punch with this song, and even though it’s been out for a long time, we still stream it like it’s the first time we’ve ever heard it. ‘Love Myself’ is the epitome of a self-love song with poetic lyrics that you can scream to, and vocals that lure you in and shower you with self-worth and bad b*tch energy. It’s going to be such an iconic track forever!
‘Self Love’ by Queen Naija
R&B singer Queen Naija gave us a beautiful song about self-love titled ‘Self Love.‘ The song is beautiful all the way through, and we’re not just saying that because it samples Tamia’s ‘Officially Missing You.’ In the song, she reminds herself, “I learned my lesson, not to neglect the very one who I’m supposed to love on, me, can’t nobody love me like me.” It’s a great reminder for anyone who listens to the song. Sometimes people get too caught up in loving other people and forget they should always be putting and loving themselves first.
‘S.L.U.T’ by Bea Miller
When this song comes on, we will not apologize for the person we become! This song is that b*tch, and Bea Miller serves vocals so iconic they deserve a Grammy. In ‘S.L.U.T.,’ she urges us to ignore the haters, be confident in our own skin, and have an IDGAF attitude – a sentiment that we can get behind. It is THE song that is going to boost your self-esteem and make you feel unstoppable – an anthem to empower and motivate all of us!
‘GIRL’ by Maren Morris
The last song on our list comes from Maren Morris. Sure, it seems as if Maren is singing to someone else in ‘Girl,’ but there’s more to it. When explaining the song to Genius, she says, “And then, like an hour into the write, I was writing with Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin for this song, I had this realization that, no, I’m not writing this to her, I’m writing this to me.” Everyone can use a song that picks them up when they’re feeling sad and down. Remember, as long as you’re trying, that’s all that matters at the end of the day. Don’t let anyone dull your light or try to take off your crown.
That’s it for our playlist to get you through Singles Awareness Day with beautiful self-love and empowering vibes. There are so many other songs that we could’ve included on our list, but there’s always next time, right? Which of these songs will you be adding to your playlist? Which song(s) do you think would make the perfect addition to the list? We would love to know! Leave us a comment below or on our socials via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Written by Emily Defoor & Cherrelle Johnson
