Who needs a Valentine’s Day when you can sing your heart out instead?
Feeling sorry for yourself because you’re single on Valentine’s Day? We’ve all been there! Instead of moping around and giving your power away to someone else, consider putting on some of these iconic, uplifting bops to throw your own love party! Because after all, there is nothing wrong with being single and independent!
Toni Braxton – “He Wasn’t Man Enough”
Didn’t your last fling with a random Grindr trick turn into a committed relationship? If not, there’s a simple explanation: he just wasn’t manly enough for you, queen!
Lauv & Troye Sivan – “I’m So Tired”
99% of the songs we listen to the other 364 days of the year are love songs, but by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around, we’re sick of most of them – and Lauv and Troye get this!
Tove Lo – “female dogs”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRDMinkkw7U
If you ever need the big Tove Lo (pronounced like to-the-loo if you haven’t caught up to it yet) to remind you, these bitches might get you up for the night, but you can never trust them. . Remember all the ways you’re better off alone.
Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj – “I Feel”
Because self-love is always important, especially on Valentine’s Day.
Kehlani – “Deserve Better”
Self-esteem is also extremely important! This bop from Kehlani’s debut EP is the perfect reminder that being single is perfectly fine, especially because you deserve better than a shitty relationship!
Halestorm – “Love Bites (Me Too)”
If you want to appeal to your inner rocker, immediately make Halestorm’s Love Bites (So Do I) part of your playlist. It’s the ultimate song about forgetting someone else for someone better – and someone better to be you.
Destiny’s Child – “Independent Women”
The Original Miss Indepedent Anthem!!
MNEK—”Correct”
So “Correct” may not be explicitly about romantic love, but it definitely is. makes us feel powerful AF! And we want to feel powerful on Valentine’s Day!
Banks – “Before I Met You”
If you’re thinking of someone in particular, maybe spending time thinking about what your life was like before them will help you release any inner demons you’re feeling.
Mariah Carey – “Shake It Up”
If your SO hurts you, then listen to Mariah’s original anthem “DUMP THEM” and kick their ass to the curb!
The Pussycat Dolls – “I Don’t Need A Man”
Because, well… you don’t. And if you’d rather empower yourself than mope during this celibate time, this song might be just the ticket.
Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea—”Problem”
Single on day V? GOOD!! Relationships are just one less problem to worry about!
Rihanna – needed me
Ri-Ri is here to remind you that you don’t need them, they need YOU.
Beyoncé – “Single Women (Put A Ring On It)”
OF COURSE we have to include “Single Ladies” on this list!
Britney Spears – “Stronger”
Your loneliness is no longer killing you, darling. As Britney says, so it will be, and you’re stronger than yesterday, so put your boots on and let your flag fly high!