Top 10 Most Feminist Broadway Songs
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Date: 2023-11-20
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rulie
She Used to be Mine isn't really a feminist song if I'm being honest. Jenna is basically singing about how she lost herself during her toxic marriage, and throughout her pregnancy. And how she would do anything to change up her past because of its impact on her future. (I would give it all back for a chance to start over, and re-write an ending or two) BUT I think everything changes should have at least made an honorable mention. Because this song is about Jenna making decisions for herself. Throughout the musical she's controlled by Earl, in almost every aspect. He thinks he has the rights to her money, body, time and the child she's carrying. But after she gives birth to Lulu, she manages to end the affair with Dr. Pomatter (kinda sad tbh) and leave Earl while threatening his life if he tries to come back to her.
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She Used to be Mine isn't really a feminist song if I'm being honest. Jenna is basically singing about how she lost herself during her toxic marriage, and throughout her pregnancy. And how she would do anything to change up her past because of its impact on her future. (I would give it all back for a chance to start over, and re-write an ending or two) BUT I think everything changes should have at least made an honorable mention. Because this song is about Jenna making decisions for herself. Throughout the musical she's controlled by Earl, in almost every aspect. He thinks he has the rights to her money, body, time and the child she's carrying. But after she gives birth to Lulu, she manages to end the affair with Dr. Pomatter (kinda sad tbh) and leave Earl while threatening his life if he tries to come back to her.
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browncoatkevin
I could add others, but it would sometimes be duplicating songs from the same show.
And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going could easily be here as well.
Burn is Eliza taking her story into her own hands.
Without You shows how Eliza has realized her power over Higgins. (good job putting even a snippet of it in the video)
The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood has Guenevere aching to get out of her royal birth.
Still, it's hard to beat a good Cell Block Tango or Schuyler Sisters.
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I could add others, but it would sometimes be duplicating songs from the same show.
And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going could easily be here as well.
Burn is Eliza taking her story into her own hands.
Without You shows how Eliza has realized her power over Higgins. (good job putting even a snippet of it in the video)
The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood has Guenevere aching to get out of her royal birth.
Still, it's hard to beat a good Cell Block Tango or Schuyler Sisters.
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Happy
I think I would have added Back to Before from 'Ragtime'. In my mind, there is NO anthem so moving and powerful as when Mother declares her independence from Father and sings about what she expected, once. and when she expects, now. 2 versions are amazing to me. One by the late Marin Mazzie, the original, and the original London version's, Maria Friedman. Huge performances and you absolutely get the message.
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I think I would have added Back to Before from 'Ragtime'. In my mind, there is NO anthem so moving and powerful as when Mother declares her independence from Father and sings about what she expected, once. and when she expects, now. 2 versions are amazing to me. One by the late Marin Mazzie, the original, and the original London version's, Maria Friedman. Huge performances and you absolutely get the message.
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H3LLFIRE
Other things to mention that dont specifically need to be on the list but I feel need to be known: Legally Blonde Remix, Six, Megasix, I dont need your love (part 2/after dialogue break, basically all of six and Coolest girl (AVPS)
Also Id rather be men deserved to be on the list instead of just a honourable mention
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Other things to mention that dont specifically need to be on the list but I feel need to be known: Legally Blonde Remix, Six, Megasix, I dont need your love (part 2/after dialogue break, basically all of six and Coolest girl (AVPS)
Also Id rather be men deserved to be on the list instead of just a honourable mention
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Emily
HOW IS ID RATHER BE ME A HONORABLE MENTION! The song is literally about Janis standing up in front of girls saying f u Im doing my own thing this is me you cant change that. Barrett sings one of the most influential song for women in broadway right now. Its literally a song about girl power.
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HOW IS ID RATHER BE ME A HONORABLE MENTION! The song is literally about Janis standing up in front of girls saying f u Im doing my own thing this is me you cant change that. Barrett sings one of the most influential song for women in broadway right now. Its literally a song about girl power.
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Kiana
Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie didn't even get an honorable mention! I wish I had known that number, when a former friend was obsessed with Taylor Swift's We Are Never Getting Back Together (I just thought that was annoying, and not the Taylor Swift I knew and loved!
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Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie didn't even get an honorable mention! I wish I had known that number, when a former friend was obsessed with Taylor Swift's We Are Never Getting Back Together (I just thought that was annoying, and not the Taylor Swift I knew and loved!
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Ella
So happy that Right Hand Man got on here! I love that song so much! Also, how is I'd Rather Be Me ONLY AN HONORABLE MENTION! that and Right Hand Man are LITERALLY the most FEMINIST SONGS I KNOW! still glad it's in this vid tho. i was gonna SCREAM if it wasn't.
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So happy that Right Hand Man got on here! I love that song so much! Also, how is I'd Rather Be Me ONLY AN HONORABLE MENTION! that and Right Hand Man are LITERALLY the most FEMINIST SONGS I KNOW! still glad it's in this vid tho. i was gonna SCREAM if it wasn't.
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stecky87
I think we've got different definitions of feminism. taking liberties with history & using violence as a solution is NOT feminist.
Especially considering what else is on here, it's a shame Buenos Aires is an honorable mention
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I think we've got different definitions of feminism. taking liberties with history & using violence as a solution is NOT feminist.
Especially considering what else is on here, it's a shame Buenos Aires is an honorable mention
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Taylor
Kristen Chenoweth
Greyson Chance
Zay Hilfegril
Tommy Hilfegril
Zayion McCall
Storm Reid
Yara Shahidi
Matty Healey
Amy Schumer
Amy Shark
Amy Poehler
Sia Furler
Gale King
King Bach
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Kristen Chenoweth
Greyson Chance
Zay Hilfegril
Tommy Hilfegril
Zayion McCall
Storm Reid
Yara Shahidi
Matty Healey
Amy Schumer
Amy Shark
Amy Poehler
Sia Furler
Gale King
King Bach
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Raye
Where's Ladies Who Lunch? Also I didn't expect Just A Housewife from Working to be on the list, because Working is criminally underrated but I was hoping it might get an honorable mention, it's such an amazing song.
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Where's Ladies Who Lunch? Also I didn't expect Just A Housewife from Working to be on the list, because Working is criminally underrated but I was hoping it might get an honorable mention, it's such an amazing song.
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Brent
I'm wondering how the classic Marry the Man Today (Guys&Dolls) might fit. It's really women plotting to create an inauthentic situation that may well backfire, but the show cuts off with a happy ending.
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I'm wondering how the classic Marry the Man Today (Guys&Dolls) might fit. It's really women plotting to create an inauthentic situation that may well backfire, but the show cuts off with a happy ending.
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Dollarama
When y'all specifically said you were acknowledging off-Broadway and West End I thought for sure I Say No from Heathers West End would be on here. But not even an honorable mention? What a shame
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When y'all specifically said you were acknowledging off-Broadway and West End I thought for sure I Say No from Heathers West End would be on here. But not even an honorable mention? What a shame
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Angel
Oh yesss cell block tango is sooo good and the Schulyer sisters! aaaaaah and defying gravity is just sooo spot on! and I am Changing is just sooo moving! And I love number one! It's such an anthem!
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Oh yesss cell block tango is sooo good and the Schulyer sisters! aaaaaah and defying gravity is just sooo spot on! and I am Changing is just sooo moving! And I love number one! It's such an anthem!
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TheatricalBookworm
i feel that i dont need your love is more feminist then get down because just look at the title and get down dosent require to hit a high note like the other songs but ok den
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i feel that i dont need your love is more feminist then get down because just look at the title and get down dosent require to hit a high note like the other songs but ok den
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Musical
Ok heard me out. Dead Girl Walking from Heathers. Like its all about women empowerment and a woman dominating instead of the stereotypical man leading. It just screams feminism to me.
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Ok heard me out. Dead Girl Walking from Heathers. Like its all about women empowerment and a woman dominating instead of the stereotypical man leading. It just screams feminism to me.
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Syd
I really wish Id Rather Be Me was more than just an honorable mention. It is such an anthem for girls who feel like they are supposed to be submissive or supposed to stick to a stereotype
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I really wish Id Rather Be Me was more than just an honorable mention. It is such an anthem for girls who feel like they are supposed to be submissive or supposed to stick to a stereotype
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Linny
This sounds odd but I feel like She Used To Be Mine could fit on here. It's about a woman fighting just a little to bring back the fire in her eyes and leave an abusive situation.
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This sounds odd but I feel like She Used To Be Mine could fit on here. It's about a woman fighting just a little to bring back the fire in her eyes and leave an abusive situation.
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Kelley
I'd choose Everything I Know over It Won't Be Long Now, partly because I find Nina's character arc more empowering, and partly because Everything I Know is just a gorgeous song.
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I'd choose Everything I Know over It Won't Be Long Now, partly because I find Nina's character arc more empowering, and partly because Everything I Know is just a gorgeous song.
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Meaghan
That Back to Before from Ragtime is not on this list makes me sad. Its the end of Mothers journey to stepping away from what is expected to what she can be.
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That Back to Before from Ragtime is not on this list makes me sad. Its the end of Mothers journey to stepping away from what is expected to what she can be.
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Janine
My Top 5 are.
1. Astonishing
2. Defying Gravity
3. I am Changing
4. Im Here
5. So Much Better
Watch What Happens is not far behind,
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My Top 5 are.
1. Astonishing
2. Defying Gravity
3. I am Changing
4. Im Here
5. So Much Better
Watch What Happens is not far behind,
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Brianna
One Single Step from Wendy the musical. It is a geogoeus song and features Tiger-Lily (Animal version) Singing to Wendy about feminisim essentially.
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One Single Step from Wendy the musical. It is a geogoeus song and features Tiger-Lily (Animal version) Singing to Wendy about feminisim essentially.
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coro4ever
Okay, but this list is missing a very crucial song if these songs are how you're defining feminism: Bring on the Men from Jekyll and Hyde.
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Okay, but this list is missing a very crucial song if these songs are how you're defining feminism: Bring on the Men from Jekyll and Hyde.
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Allison
I wouldn't call cell block tango feminist. it's about a bunch of crazy women in prison who murdered their boyfriends
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I wouldn't call cell block tango feminist. it's about a bunch of crazy women in prison who murdered their boyfriends
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QueenOfTheSharks
Come From Away never gets enough credit. The last lines of Me and the Sky make me ugly cry EVERY time.
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Come From Away never gets enough credit. The last lines of Me and the Sky make me ugly cry EVERY time.
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Fraoula_Waffle
Ngl I was expecting I dont need your love rather than get down. I feel the former is more feminist.
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Ngl I was expecting I dont need your love rather than get down. I feel the former is more feminist.
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Rebecca
Okay, I want to see the musical Six now. Probably won't happen for a long time what with the coronavirus.
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Okay, I want to see the musical Six now. Probably won't happen for a long time what with the coronavirus.
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Rebecca
Defying Gravity may be #2 on this list, but it is my #1 self-empowerment, self-determination anthem.
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Defying Gravity may be #2 on this list, but it is my #1 self-empowerment, self-determination anthem.
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