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2. Charlie Puth, “Girlfriend”

“Girlfriend” • Atlantic • 2020

Charlie Puth is adorkable, and that’s part of his charm. Though he’s had his fair share of issues with schmaltziness in the past, he continues to show growing maturity, exemplified by the single, “Girlfriend”. “Girlfriend” features sleek production by Puth that’s led by keyboards – sweet, sticky-sounding synths. The record sounds balanced and uncluttered – perhaps even spare at times; never are his vocals inhibited.

“Girlfriend” sounds as if it could’ve easily launched in the 1980s. Even though it’s retro, the single still sounds refreshing and an optimal fit for Puth. He’s definitely ‘sexy’ here, but without crossing any lines. His falsetto is absolutely awesome, while the chorus is infectious to the nth degree.

“Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?
I don’t wanna play no games
This is more than just a phase
Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?
If you want it, let me know
We could make this official.”

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3. BLACKPINK, “Lovesick Girls”

THE ALBUM • YG Entertainment / Interscope • 2020

The first half of THE ALBUM, the 2020 album by K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK is fantastic – four straight hits. The second half doesn’t disappoint either, beginning with the GIRL song at hand, “Lovesick Girls.” Performed with a blend of Korean (mostly) and English, the girls make sure they emphasize key lyrics in English for their English-speaking fans.

The English lines includes the epic chorus (“We are the lovesick girls”) as well as an entertaining hip-hop verse (“No love letters, no X and O’s / No love, never, my exes know…”). Honestly, “Lovesick Girls” sounds like a contemporary, American pop song. That’s a totally positive thing – nothing the least bit sick about that!

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4. blackbear, “hot girl bummer”

everything means nothing • Alamo / Interscope • 2020

“Fuck you, and you, and you / I hate your friends and they hate me too.” What a colorful way to commence “hot girl bummer,” blackbear, not to mention his 2020 album, everything means nothing. With “hot girl bummer,” blackbear earned the biggest hit of his career. Essentially, he’s totally unimpressed with these stereotypical, shallow young women – he’s not with it.

Depending on who you ask, “hot girl bummer” was among the worst songs of 2019. That said, from my end of things, contextually, it’s an enjoyable start to the album. Furthermore, it’s definitely a perfect fit for this GIRL centric list.

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5. Fantasia, “Bad Girl”

Sketchbook • Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management • 2019

“I’m just a confident, independent, getting it, intelligent, woman / And if my confident, independence, go and get it, intelligence scares ya…” Ah, “Bad Girl” ranks among the ‘crown jewels’ of Sketchbook, the sixth studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist, Fantasia. “Bad Girl” features lush production work courtesy of Carmael Frith, Jevon Hill, Stanley Green, and Theodore Thomas.

“Bad Girl” thrives off of high-flying, spirited lead vocals from Fantasia. She also gets superb support by backing vocals that further amplify both her lead and cause. This empowered anthem’s best moment comes courtesy of the chorus:

“Then I’ll be the bad girl
The one that you really want
The one that won’t settle for nothing
And make you show just what you’re made of
Yeah, I’ll be the bad girl
The one that you’re scared to love
I’ll make you face all your fears, then wipe all your tears
So, toughen up, and fall for the bad girl.”

6. Tyler Glenn, “G.D.M.M.L. GRLS”

Excommunication • Island • 2016

“Gay’s not a challenge that I’ll overcome / Not a thing to be tolerated / If I kiss a boy, I’m gonna kiss, that cool? / Am I fucking up your day? Now that’s just rude…” “G.D.M.M.L. GRLS” ( Excommunication, 2016) definitely sounds like something that Neon Trees front man Tyler Glenn needed to get out of his system. He gets personal about his sexuality and the hurdles associated with it. This heavily produced, intense record, showcases Glenn’s disillusionment with the Mormon church , who denounce homosexuality.

On the chorus, he asserts inability to change his sexual preference:

“I keep on hearing evil voices, voices
...They keep on messing with my choices, choices
...God didn’t give me alternative, no
When she put me on the earth
God didn’t make me like girls...”

Numerous churches and religions denounce homosexuality. Many cite Biblical text as the source, with Sodom and Gomorrah leading the charge. Swap out Mormonism for various religions or communities, and homophobia occurs. His message resonates with numerous members of the LGBTQ+ community , and others.

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7. Beyoncé, “Run the World (Girls)”

4 • Sony • 2011

“Girls, we run this mutha (yeah!)” That’s that attitude that only Beyoncé can bring to the track, sigh. Ask yourself, this one, burning question: “Who run the world?” Whether you’re a boy, girl, man, woman or otherwise, the ONLY correct answer is GIRLS. NO CAP!

No, Yoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” for her under-appreciated, 2011 album, 4, didn’t pack the same punch as “Crazy in Love” or “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”. Even so, the badass girl power packed into this single is undeniable to the nth degree. Throw in awesome production by Terius “The-Dream” Nash and Switch, and “Run the World (Girls)” is still quite an important, impactful record in the artist’s illustrious music collection.

“Some of them men think they freak this
Like we do, but no they don’t
Make your check, come at they neck
Disrespect us, no they won’t
Boy, don’t even try to touch this.”

Aww snap! Boys everywhere, step TF aside because the “Girls, run this!”

8. Katy Perry, “I Kissed a Girl”

One of the Boys • Capitol • 2008

“That was never the way I planned / Not my intention / I got so brave, drink in hand / Lost my discretion…” Well, that’s very telling Katy Perry. Of course, the opening lines from the first verse set up the 2008, bisexual anthem (rather, bi-curious ), “I Kissed a Girl.” Of course, the juiciest part of the verse is the second half, where Perry asserts, “Just wanna try you on / I’m curious for you…”

Does “I Kissed A Girl” have a transcendent message? Eh. A Huffington Post article sheds some light on this controversial, though extremely popular hit. Regardless of the controversy, you could argue “I Kissed A Girl” broke barriers at the time. Same-sex interactions wasn’t a popular topic for pop hits back in 2008. And who didn’t “like it” at the time? By the way, the “cherry chap stick reference” was naughtier than anyone thought.

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9. Lana Del Rey, “Cinnamon Girl”

Norman Fucking Rockwell! • Interscope • 2019

“Cinnamon Girl” boasts some of the best production work of Norman Fucking Rockwell!, the best Lana Del Rey album to date. She can thank Jack Antonoff for his work behind the boards. Sound wise, the keyboards and drum programming stand out.

Beyond the backdrop, the chorus shines, particularly the way she sings it, as well as the lyrics (“There’s things I wanna say to you, but I’ll just let you live / Like if you hold me without hurting me / You’ll be the first whoever did”). It’s followed by a marvelous post-chorus, where some of those aforementioned production tricks arrive.

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10. blackbear, “why are girls?”

everything means nothing • Alamo / Interscope • 2020

blackbear commenced his 2020 album, everything means nothing, with “hot girl bummer” (“Fuck you, and you, and you / I hate your friends and they hate me too”). Down the track list, the 11^th and penultimate track, “why are girls?” poses a question. The real question is, what is/are the answers?

Basically, bear sings (and asks), “Why are girls so hot? / Take everything I’ve got.” Well, basically, you can figure out the answer for yourself considering that lyrics such as that pretty much says it all. But, if it really needs to be laid out, he’s totally awed by their beauty, but disillusioned with relationships themselves. Neither the aforementioned “hot girl bummer” or “why are girls?” was the first time, or likely the last time the pop/R&B artist will tackle this subject matter.

11. Maren Morris, “Girl”

GIRL • Sony • 2019

“Man, this shit’s unflatterin’, all up in my head again / I don’t feel myself right now, maybe I should just lay down.” Ladies everywhere, prepare to be uplifted on “Girl”, a surefire highlight from Grammy-winner Maren Morris’ 2019 album, GIRL. While “Girl” is idiomatic of country, Morris definitely blurs the lines between country and pop. It doesn’t hurt that producer extraordinaire Greg Kurstin serves as co-producer alongside Morris.

She delivers solid, aggressive and confident vocals from the jump, including the feisty aforementioned lyric. Throughout, there are plenty of clever lyrics, giving “Girl” its fair share of moments. Fueling Morris’ fire is the key driving guitar accompaniment. Speaking of vocals, the backing vocals are on-point during the pre-chorus section:

“What you feel is natural
But I don’t wanna feel this anymore
Pick yourself up off the kitchen floor
What you waitin’ for?”

A catchy chorus is the crowning achievement, uniting the entirety of the record. Notably, the vocal arrangement and production stand out during this particular section.

“Girl, won’t you stop your cryin’?
I know that you’re tryin’
Everything’s gonna be okay
Baby girl, don’t you hang your head low
Don’t you lose your halo
Everyone’s gonna be okay
Baby girl.”

All in all, Morris delivers a sensational record with “Girl” –a superb anthem that that should speak to girls everywhere. The positivity and uplifting vibes truly help to make “Girl” elite.

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12. Billie Eilish, “All the Good Girls Go to Hell”

WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? • Darkroom / Interscope • 2019

“All the good girls go to Hell / ‘Cause even God herself has enemies / And once the water starts to rise / And Heaven’s out of sight / She’ll want the devil on her team.” Wow, Billie Eilish, wow! The teenage alternative artist makes a bold statement with the minor-key “All the Good Girls Go to Hell,” not to mention her full-length debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?.

Eilish’s vocal approach is low key, yet also packs a punch at the same time. Specifically, what makes “All the Good Girls Go to Hell” intriguing are the religious references, likely an eyebrow raiser with the religious crowd. In addition to the ‘God’s enemies’ lyric, Eilish also references Peter (“Peter’s on vacation, an open invitation”) and Lucifer (“My Lucifer is lonely / There’s nothing left to save now / My god is gonna owe me / There’s nothing left to save now”).

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13. Panic! At the Disco, “Boys/Boys/Girls”

Too Rare to Live, Too Young to Die • Fueled by Ramen • 2013

Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco delivered one of his most risqué singles of its career with “Girls/Girls/Boys” ( Too Rare to Live, Too Young to Die, 2013). The single, not to mention Urie’s revelation of sexual experimentation caused the media to incorrectly label him as bisexual; notably, he came out as pansexual in 2018 . He’s definitely onboard with the freedom to be and of course do what you’d like.

“Girls/Girls/Boys” embraces bisexuality, from a girl’s perspective:

“And never did I think that I
Would be caught in the way you got me
But girls love girls and boys
And love is not a choice.”

Later on, Urie admits to interfering with his love interest’s preferences:

“I’m just a villain vying for attention from a girl
A girl who can’t decide
And here’s the reason why
Girls love girls and boys.”

While he proclaims himself as the villain in this case, he’s ultimately thinking bigger. Since “Girls/Girls/Boys” is a bisexual anthem, he suggests those interfering with people choosing who to love – judgmental or otherwise – are the villains.

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14. Lizzo, “Like a Girl”

Cuz I Love You (Super Deluxe) • Nice Life / Atlantic • 2019

“Woke up feelin’ like I just might run for President /Even if there ain’t no precedent, switchin’ up the messaging / I’m about to add a little estrogen…” “Like a Girl” hails from Cuz I Love You, the 2020 album by Grammy-winning pop artist Lizzo. In the context of the album, she maintains momentum on the feisty joint, which follows the rousing, title track. Lizzo raps on the verses, while singing on the pre-chorus and chorus.

“Find me up in Magic City bustin’ hundreds by the bands
And I throw it (Like a girl)
Go and throw it (Like a girl)
Hangin’ out the 750, feelin’ bossy in my city
‘Cause I run it (Like a girl)
Run it, run it (Like a girl).”

What stands out most about “Like a Girl” is its message of female empowerment. Sure, there’s some element of ‘tongue in cheek,’ but beyond having a little bit of fun, she’s is all about celebrating the girls (“I work my femininity”) and “Making these boys get on their knees.” To quote Beyoncé, “Who run the world? Girls”! Or, to quote Nicki Minaj, more explicitly, “All these bitches is my sons / And I’ma go and get some bibs for ‘em”.

15. Charlie Puth, “LA Girls”

Voicenotes • Artist Partner Group • 2018

Voicenotes (2018) marked a big step forward for pop musician Charlie Puth. After he released the ultra-questionable Nine Track Mind in 2016, he honestly had nowhere to go but up. It’s not ‘the second coming,’ but all in all, it’s an enjoyable album. Puth’s personality works much more effectively on this set, and even though his awkwardness gets the best of him at times, more often than not, it bodes in his favor.

Among the Voicenotes’ highlights is the song “LA Girls,” which has a nasty groove, while keeping the production on the simpler side of things. The groove fits the narrative, where Charlie Puth “Misses my baby” (his ex) and perhaps, the East Coast as well. “How the hell did I get caught up / Messin’ with these LA girls?” he asks himself on the chorus.

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16. Anderson East, “Girlfriend”

Encore • Elektra • 2018

“I think I’m in love, think I’m in love / I think I’m in love with your girlfriend.” Soulful singer-songwriter Anderson East delivers on the brief, but thrilling “Girlfriend”, the third single issued from his sophomore album, Encore. “Girlfriend” kicks off like a throwback soul record. The production certainly doesn’t sound like the majority of modern music but this is actually a major selling point. Instead of trap percussion and wild synths, there are horns, piano, organ – all things 60s and 70s. East matches the vibe vocally, with his distinct, gritty, soulful pipes.

He’s authentic, invested, and incredibly playful with his performance.

“She’s putting me out there
And she got a look like she leaving
It looks like she knows what she’s wantin’
And I think I'm just what she's needin’.”

All in all, great vocals, great production, and a killer vibe makes “Girlfriend” ‘good stuff’ without question.

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17. Summer Walker, “Girls Need Love (Remix)”

Ft. Drake

Over It • Interscope • 2019

R&B artist Summer Walker shines on her debut album, Over It, released in 2019. It should come as no surprise that Over It is dominated by matters of the heart. Among the crème de la crème of the LP is “Girls Need Love (Remix).” Yes, Over It closes with a bang thanks to the record featuring the biggest collaboration, Drake.

As is the case throughout Over It, Summer Walker’s honesty is quite appreciated:

“I just need it now, better swing my way
I just need some dick, I just need some love
Tired of fucking with these lame niggas, baby
I just need a thug.”

As for Drake, like many of Walker’s other male collaborators, he brings the masculine perspective. One lyric that is a direct response is when he states, “You just need some dick with no complications / You just need some, you just need some / Late night attention, un-condition.” Honestly, “Girls need love, too.”

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18. One Direction, “Steal My Girl”

Four • Sony • 2014

“Everybody want to steal my girl / everybody want to take her heart away…” “Steal My Girl” is an epic way to open Four, the fourth studio album by One Direction. A sound and truly enjoyable single for 1D, “Steal My Girl” shows more maturity compared to much of their previous work.

Does “Steal My Girl” exemplify maturity? Nah – 1D is still a boy band, so, there’s still schmaltz and corniness to the nth degree. That said, we also get a greater degree of vocal maturity. Furthermore, big production cuts down on the complaints from the haters – the ‘non-directioners’ and anti-Stans. Still, “Steal My Girl” is totally hard to resist, particularly the totally tongue-n-cheek, “na na na na.” Also, worth noting, the blend of classic rock and pop cues is pretty sweet.

19. Rita Ora, “Girls”

Ft. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX

Phoenix • Atlantic • 2018

“I ain’t one-sided, I’m open-minded / I’m fifty-fifty and I’m never gonna hide it.” Perhaps, her heart was in the right place, but Rita Ora fell far short on her star-studded bisexually-driven anthem, “Girls” ( Phoenix), which features Cardi B, Charli XCX, and Bebe Rexha. Typically, socially charged songs, particularly those with a LGBTQ+ tilt, are applauded. That has NOT been the case with “Girls,” which received widespread criticism. Considered to be among the worst songs of 2018, to Ora’s credit, she makes a statement about sexuality, specifically bisexuality, albeit poorly stated.

On the aforementioned Ora excerpt from the first verse, she seems to be admitting that she’s bisexual, or at least not merely heterosexual. Charli XCX follows up with the pre-chorus encompassing a lesbian relationship, ménage trois, and kush – hmm. On the chorus, both admit, “I just wanna kiss girls.” Rexha joins on the second verse, focusing on same-sex attraction with Cardi B capping things off: “I steal your bitch, have her down with the scissor / Tonight, I don’t want a dog, I want a kitten.” Again, Ora and company oversimplify bisexuality, same-sex attraction, and sexuality in general. This is a misguided pop record through and through, that had it been executed better, could’ve packed a mightier punch. Still, it’s a girl song worth discussing.

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20. Maroon 5, “Girls Like You (Remix)”

Ft. Cardi B

“Girls Like You (Remix)” • Interscope • 2018

“Girls Like You” originally appeared as the ninth track on Red Pill Blues, the sixth studio album by Maroon 5. Originally described as a decent song – “slick, well-sung, and feel-good” – all of those characterizations remain true on the remix, featuring Cardi B. This record exemplified the trendy, ultra-slick, modern pop sound that dominated the airwaves at the time.

Hearing “Girls Like You” post- Red Pills Blues, it’s more appealing compared to back then. Adam Levine continues to shine vocally. While the stylistic shifts are highly debatable, his voice isn’t. As for Cardi B, she delivers a short verse – merely a taste – that keeps things interesting but doesn’t bring profundity. The cut isn’t ‘next level’ per se, but worthwhile.

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