Top 10 Single Lady Songs Of 2009

We couldn't resist singing these girl power anthems this year.

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You know those songs that come on the radio when you're with your girlfriends and you just let loose and sing along to them? They're songs that you may be embarrassed to love, but dang it, they make you feel good. In the spirit of strong, unattached ladies everywhere, here are 2009's top 10 single-but-ready-to-jingle tunes. Come on, we know you like 'em too…

1. "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" by Beyonce

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You didn't need Kanye West's VMA rant to classify this hot number as 2009's ultimate single ladies song (though technically it debuted in 2008). Are You Single Because Of Where You Live?

2. "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas

"Tonight's going to be a good, good night," sing the BEP, and the song embodies that after-hours feel-good vibe. Who needs a man when you can have fun on your own? Fun And Free: Dance Party USA

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"Circus" by Britney Spears

She may be unlucky in love, but pop music's ring leader exudes sexy, dark energy as she call the shots in the title track off her girl-power album.

4. "Waking Up In Vegas" by Katy Perry

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This song makes us want to take a girls' trip to Sin City and re-enact all the fun Katy seems to be singing about.

5. "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship

A one-night stand doesn't sound so terrible after listening to this tune. Sure, casual sex isn't the path to a healthy relationship, but going bad for a night can be very, very good. The Smoking-Hot Reason To Avoid First-Date Sex

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6. "She Wolf" by Shakira

This vixen's video make us want to brush up on our seduction moves. Bonus points for turning our attention away from vampires.

 
7. "Who Says" by John Mayer

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John Mayer hasn't been so good for the single women he meets in real life, but his music is another story. This soft, relaxing melody will do some major de-stressing for your music-loving ears, and that's a good thing.

 
8."1901" by Phoenix

Sure, it's forever connected to that Cadillac commercial, but this tune makes us smile.

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9. "Animal" by Miike Snow

The chorus "I change shapes just to hide in this place" makes it seem as if these beautiful band members understand us.

10. "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga

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Chances are you'll be too busy dancing of this song to care whether or not you're single. Plus Gaga seems to do whatever she fancies—which is something all single women can learn from. Why It's Better To Be Single During The Holidays

Ladies, what songs make you happy to be alive and single?

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