Need a confidence boost?
In addition to doing some of the confidence-building exercises found in this post, listening to the songs about confidence featured in today’s article can help unleash your personal power so you can overcome any obstacles in your way.
Confidence isn’t something you are born with. Like any attitude, confidence can be developed.
Once you’ve developed it, your confidence is one of your best allies for success.
The following collection of songs is a wonderful addition to your confidence playlist.
These songs are about discovering your personal power. Some tracks are about tapping into the inner strength that has always been there.
Overall, they inspire you to believe that you’re capable of facing challenges head on.
1. Made for This, Carrollton
“I was made for this. I was made for this. Born in the wild. Formed in the fire. Built for the battle. I was made for this. I was made for this. Mind over matter. Silence the doubters. I have the power. Oh, I was made for this.”
Let’s start with a song that was used to promote the Winter Olympics in 2018.
This song is about knowing, deep down, that you’re capable of achieving something great.
It is about having the perseverance, strength, and capacity to take on the challenges you face.
2. Titanium, David Guetta ft. Sia
“You shoot me down, but I won’t fall. I am titanium.”
This song has become an anthem against bullying. It is about being capable of ignoring negative commentary and criticism, and being mentally and emotionally strong amidst all the challenges and negativity hurled at you by your detractors.
3. Shake It Off, Taylor Swift
“‘Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play. And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake. I shake it off, I shake it off.”
This upbeat track is about letting go of small problems and ignoring people’s “helpful suggestions” about what you’re supposed to do with your life.
It’s about embracing and doing the things that make you happy, without worrying what other people think.
4. I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor
“I will survive! Hey, hey!”
People who have been gaslighted in former relationships know what it’s like to be made to believe they’re not worthy of love, or that they won’t survive without their ex.
This song is about realizing your personal power after being gaslighted by an ex-lover. It’s helps you discover that you’re more than capable of surviving without their presence in your life.
5. Invincible, Kelly Clarkson
“Now I am invincible. No, I ain't a scared little girl no more. Yeah, I am invincible. What was I running for? I was hiding from the world. I was so afraid, I felt so unsure. Now I am invincible. And I'm a perfect storm.”
This song is about finally being free from a toxic relationship. In it, a young woman discovers her personal power after freeing herself from the clutches of an abusive lover/partner.
6. Unstoppable, Sia
“I'm unstoppable, I'm a Porsche with no brakes. I'm invincible, yeah, I win every single game. I'm so powerful, I don't need batteries to play. I'm so confident, yeah, I'm unstoppable today.”
This song is about hiding behind a mask of self-confidence.
The narrator makes people believe that she’s got everything under control, and that she’s more than capable of facing life’s challenges.
In reality, she’s a mess, suffering from self-doubt and too scared to show vulnerability. Her fear prevents her from reaching out to others for help.
7. Keep Your Head Up, Andy Grammer
“Keep your head up and you can let your hair down.”
This song is about remembering to be proud of who you are and what you’ve accomplished.
In life, there will always be detractors and critics. However, you need to remind yourself about all that you’ve achieved. What they think about you doesn’t matter.
8. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), Kelly Clarkson
“What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller. Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone. What doesn't kill you makes a fighter, footsteps even lighter. Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger. Just me, myself, and I.”
This is an empowering song telling listeners that they can survive being alone.
It is a reminder that we can survive a major breakup and emerge better, stronger, and more powerful.
9. Bring on the Rain, Jo Dee Messina ft. Tim McGraw
“Cause tomorrow's another day. And I'm not afraid. So, bring on the rain.”
This song is about the willingness to face challenges with courage. It is a celebration of one’s resilience, despite the hardships they’ve experienced.
10. Invincible, Muse
“During the struggle, they will pull us down. But please, please, let's use this chance to turn things around. And tonight, we can truly say, together we're invincible.”
This song is about realizing that you have the power to do what must be done.
It is a tribute to our unwavering determination to see things through.
11. Energy, Disclosure
“A-ha. Now we goin' take it to another level. Right now, you should feel invincible, powerful, strong. Look. A-ha.”
This song is about learning to tap into your inner power. It reminds you that you have the stamina to survive hardships and reach your goal.
12. Giant, Melissa Ethridge
“I am a giant and you will not make me fall. And you will not make me crawl. I am a giant. And I'm not alone. Winds of change have blown. And the walls come tumbling down.”
Many people suffer from imposter syndrome, and they can’t fully celebrate their accomplishments. This song is about recognizing what you’re capable of, so that other people can no longer dictate what you’re supposed to do.
13. Rise Up, Andra Day
“And I'll rise up. I'll rise like the day. I'll rise up. I'll rise unafraid. I'll rise up. And I'll do it a thousand times again.”
Meanwhile, this powerful song is about rising above the challenges we face each day. It’s about being inspired by the work others do to make their lives better, making you want to improve your life, too.
14. Stronger, Britney Spears
“Stronger than yesterday. Now it's nothing but my way. My loneliness ain't killing me no more. I, I'm stronger.”
This song gains more significance in relation to Britney Spears’ life recently. It’s about overcoming challenges in life and emerging from them with the realization that you’re stronger and able to stand on your own.
15. Flowers, Miley Cyrus
“I can buy myself flowers. Write my name in the sand. Talk to myself for hours. Say things you don't understand. I can take myself dancing. And I can hold my own hand. Yeah, I can love me better than you can.”
Many of us are waiting for the people we love to treat us how we would like to be treated. This song is about arriving at a self-awareness that promotes self-love. It is about knowing how to take care of yourself so you don’t have to rely on others or wait for them to give you affection.
16. If You’re Going Through Hell, Rodney Atkins
“If you're goin' through hell, keep on going. Don't slow down. If you're scared, don't show it. You might get out before the devil even knows you're there.”
This song alludes to one of the famous quotes attributed to Winston Churchill. It encourages listeners to persevere during hardships and move forward, no matter what.
17. I Am the Fire, Halestorm
“I am the fire. I am burning brighter. Roaring like a storm. And I am the one I've been waiting for. Screaming like a siren. Alive and burning brighter. I am the fire.”
Sometimes, we are the ones holding ourselves back with our self-doubt and fears.
This is a song about realizing and owning your personal power. It’s an affirmation that you are capable of moving forward, despite challenging moments in your life.
18. Roar, Katy Perry
“I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire. ‘Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar louder, louder than a lion 'cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar.”
This is about finally realizing your self-worth and regaining your self-confidence after being gaslighted and belittled by others for some time. The chorus of the song allows you to yell out your frustrations, making it a cathartic release.
19. Born This Way, Lady Gaga
“I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes. I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way.”
This song serves as a powerful reminder that we are all unique. It encourages us to accept ourselves for who and what we are.
20. Just Like Fire, P!nk
“Just like fire, burnin' up the way. If I could light the world up for just one day. Watch this madness, colorful charade. No one can be just like me any way. Just like magic, I'll be flyin' free. I'mma disappear when they come for me. I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me anyway. Just like fire, fire.”
Some people are so worried about others’ opinions of them that they are generally unhappy with their lives. This song’s message is to never let anybody dictate what you’re supposed to do or be in life.
21. Wild Things, Alessia Cara
“But you and I, we're pioneers. We make our own rules.”
Ever felt like an outsider? This song is for the people who felt like misfits in school, their community, their workplace, or even within their families.
It is all about accepting yourself. The song encourages listeners to appreciate how unique they are, and not conform to society’s standards of what’s acceptable and what’s not.
22. Unstoppable, Koryn Hawthorne ft. Lecrae
“Now, I do believe I'm something special. Can't take that from me. So, you can say what you want. I go harder, stronger. Be who I'm supposed to be.”
Here’s another song about embracing your uniqueness. It is about being confidently yourself, not concerned about what others say about you.
23. Who I Am, Blanca
“I am strong, beautiful. I am good enough. I belong after all. ‘Cause of what You've done. This is real. What I feel. No one made it up. I am loved.”
This song is written from a Christian perspective. It reminds us that we are all worthy of love, considering that God created us. That’s something we can take pride in.
24. Superwoman, Alicia Keys
“‘Cause I am a Superwoman. Yes, I am. Still when I'm a mess, I still put on a vest with an ‘S’ on my chest. Oh yes, I'm a Superwoman.”
In many areas of the world, women are still fighting for equal rights with men. This song highlights the challenges women face every day, including taking care of loved ones, having careers, paying their bills, and trying to build a good life.
The song reminds listeners that, despite the challenges they face, women are able to overcome them.
25. Keeper of the Flame, Miranda Lambert
“I'm the keeper of the flame, the teller of the story. Keeper of the flame for the ones that came before me. For the little pilot lights waiting to ignite. Like fireflies in the rain. Keeper of the flame.”
How do you cope with pressure? Do you ever doubt your ability to overcome challenges?
This song is about being resilient and determined to make it through any hardships, knowing that others before you may have gone through the same challenges and made it through.
26. Champion, Carrie Underwood ft. Ludacris
“I am invincible, unbreakable. Unstoppable, unshakable. They knock me down. I get up again. I am the champion. You're gonna know my name.”
If you’re looking for your own “fight song,” you might want to listen to this track from Carrie Underwood. This song is about bouncing back, stronger and fiercer, from challenges and obstacles.
27. I’m a Survivor, Reba McEntire
“The baby girl without a chance. A victim of the circumstance. The one who ought to give up. But she's just too hard headed. A single mom who works two jobs. Who loves her kids and never stops. With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter. I'm a survivor.”
This song is a powerful reminder that we shouldn’t allow our difficult experiences in the past to limit what we can do in the future.
It is also about the resilience and tenacity of many women who have to deal with inequality in their own homes and society.
28. Confident, Demi Lovato
“What’s wrong with being confident?”
This song is an assurance that being confident in your abilities isn’t a bad thing. It encourages you to believe that you’re capable of taking action that transforms your life for the better.
29. Hell and High Water, Major Lazer ft. Alessia Cara
“I'm falling from the sky but it don't mean nothing. Bring on the hell and high water. I went and lost my mind but you know I'm still runnin'. Runnin' right through the fire. And life is but a ride and the downs get ugly. I had to face some monsters. But I'm alive and it counts for something. So here's to hell and high water.”
This song is about recognizing that you are capable of facing the difficulties in life. You don’t need to be afraid of them.
There will always be something challenging you need to deal with. This song is a reminder that you’re up to the task.
30. I’ve Got the Music in Me, The Kiki Dee Band
“Ain't got no trouble in my life. No foolish dream to make me cry. I'm never frightened, I'm never worried. I know, I know I'll always get by.”
This song is about being aware of what you’re capable of. This self-awareness is an inner compass that guides you to make the right decisions about where you want to be in life.
31. Own It, Bailey Bryan
“Who cares what they say? I never listen anyway.”
This song encourages listeners to learn how to be comfortable in their own skins. We shouldn’t be worried about what others say. Instead, we should embrace both our strengths and flaws as parts of who we are.
Final Thoughts on Songs About Confidence
There you have it—a collection of songs about confidence for when you need that extra push to take on what’s blocking your path to success.
We hope you’ve found a favorite or two among the songs featured today. Play them at full volume during difficult time to make yourself feel invincible.
You’re stronger than you realize.
If you’re looking for more song collections about specific topics, you might want to check out the following articles:
- 43 Best Songs About Happiness and Good Times
- 45 Empowering Songs to Motivate and Uplift You
- 25 Best Songs About Dealing with Strong Emotions
