Every girl knows that Valentine’s Day always ends up better when you spent it with your besties. Whether you’re seshing at home, preing before the club, or just chilling with the girls we have cultivated the most popping playlist for your Galentine’s Day. Pop these 10 songs on, crack open the prosecco and celebrate the girls who have your back no matter what.
Beyoncé – ‘I’M THAT GIRL’
Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE is jam-packed with empowering songs that celebrate girlbosses thriving. ‘I’M THAT GIRL’ is a crucial addition to the soundtrack to your evening with Queen Bee singing “From the top of the morning, I shine/Right through the blinds”. Celebrate your glowing self and each other with this pounding anthem that highlights the importance of self-respect.
Doja Cat – ‘Woman’
Celebrating the divine femininity in women, Doja Cat’s ‘Woman’ is an absolute essential in your Galentine’s Day playlist. Doja praises all women “princess or queen, tomboy or king” and shouts out fellow baddie Rihanna. She frowns upon the societal pressures that pit women against each other singing, “They wanna see us end up like we Regina on Mean Girls”, and instead raises up the ladies around her. Stick this on and groove with the girls.
Saweetie – ‘P.U.S.S.Y. (Powerful, Utopia, Supreme, Sacred, Yummy)’
Saweetie celebrates the power of the pussy that “makes the world go round”. Sensual, silly, and saucy – you and your girlies will love getting down to this track that samples Mtume’s ‘Juicy Fruit’ just like The Notorious B.I.G.’s iconic track ‘Juicy’.
Shygirl – ‘Coochie (a bedtime story)’
Shygirl’s cute and sexy ‘Coochie (a bedtime story)’ is another song that’s a love letter to the pussy. This track isn’t only so fun to dance to but also brings the queer community much-needed representation of sapphic relationships in music. Such a slay from Shygirl and perfect for your playlist.
FKA Twigs – ‘darjeeling’
FKA Twigs is definitely an inclusion that your friends will appreciate. ‘darjeeling’’s dreamy chorus, that takes lyrics from Olive’s iconic ‘You’re Not Alone’, is ideal for reminding your babes that you will always be there for them. With gorgeous vocals from Jorja Smith this track features two amazing female artists we adore.
Tove Lo – ‘No One Dies From Love’
This one’s for all you heartbroken babies out there. It’s a reminder that it’s ok to feel heartbroken but there’s happiness around the corner. Pour your heart out to this electropop banger with your mates and try and get over them girl.
Charli XCX – Vroom Vroom
A bit of an oldie but we couldn’t not include this bad bitch banger in the playlist. With the lyrics, “Bitches on the beaches, lookin’ super cute and freaky/All my friends are princesses, we keep it whipped and creamy”, Charli clearly adores her sexy friends just like we adore ours. This song is all about giving yourself up to hedonism and being naughty and free with your friends. So, “Beep-beep let’s ride”!
Ariana Grande – ‘7 Rings’
Ariana’s an inspiration in ‘7 Rings’ bragging happily about all her riches and lack of need for a partner. Instead of troubling over men she spoils her besties telling us, “Bought matching diamonds for six of my bitches/I’d rather spoil all my friends with my riches”. Girls take note – Galentine’s Day gifts could be a cute idea to show your girlies how much you appreciate them.
Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
Miley knows that no man can treat her as well as she can herself. Her latest single is all about self-care and is absolutely the energy you and the ladies should be practicing this holiday. Buy yourself some flowers (and maybe some chocolates whilst you’re at it), stick this tune on, sing along and you’ll be guaranteed a fun night.
FLO – ‘Cardboard Box’
The modern version of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’ (also a good contender to soundtrack girl’s night btw). Girl group FLO shine with girl power there’s no question. With an absolute banger of a chorus, you and your mates will want to choreograph your own Y2k-inspired dance routine to this number in the living.
Words By: Molly Sutherland
Header Image Graphics By Mia Washbrook
