25 Anti-Sad Breakup Songs

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I’ve never been the type to mope after a breakup with “I’m sad, I miss you” music. Usually I’m pissed off and need a girl power boost. If that’s your jam, here are some rad suggestions. Quick warning: this list is completely inappropriate for music snobs and is probably best for girls with an affinity for late ‘90s to early ‘00s pop.

1. Kelis – Bossy

2. CHVRCHES – We Sink

3. Tegan and Sara – Goodbye, Goodbye

4. TLC – No Scrubs

5. Robyn – Dancing On My Own

6. Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone

7. Destiny’s Child – Survivor

8. Taylor Swift – Picture to Burn

9. Toni Braxton – He Wasn’t Man Enough

10. Icona Pop – I Love It

11. New Found Glory – My Friends Over You

12. Bloc Party – One Month Off

13. American Hi-Fi – Flavor of the Weak

14. Amy Winehouse – Tears Dry on Their Own

15. Kanye West – Gone

16. Ace of Base – The Sign

17. Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know

18. The Clash – Train in Vain

19. Pistol Annies – Hell on Heels

20. Miranda Lambert – Kerosene

21. Garbage – Stupid Girl

22. Meredith Brooks – Bitch

23. Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason

24. Spice Girls – Wannabe

25. Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have Fun (or, if you’re feeling crazy, the STRFKR version