In 2003, back when I was at the young age of six, one of the most amazing movies to ever come through Disney Channel was released. At such an impressionable age, I was exposed to all these ideas of how strong I can be and how amazing it is to accept and work with others. Two more movies later and a year in college down, I am still loving and jamming out hard to these songs. When I look back and remember the Cheetah Girls Concert I attended in fourth grade (one of the best moments of my young life), I know I didn't really get the importance of the lyrics then, but the meanings still hold strong now. With everything that's been going on in the news lately, it's nice to reminisce in these buts from the past and try and stay positive with the help of strong, empowering lyrics written for a movie about an all girl singing group named after a big cat.
1. "Cheetah Sisters"
This song is by far one of the greatest songs I heard as a child. The meaning behind it flows through years of movie watchers and is still relevant even today. The song goes on to say that the Cheetah girls have fought hard for what they have and deserve respect for putting in that hard work. It also says that even when you're at your worst and you feel like giving up, you have to be strong and always know that someone will have your back. The most important message from this song, by far, is that you should stand together with no matter your differences. We can all make each other stronger if we just work together and love each other for who we are.
2. "Cinderella"
This has probably become my favorite song of all time because of how empowering it is so girls. It's all about how women don't need to wait for a guy to come along and help them but that they can help themselves. It shows that we are strong enough to rescue ourselves and that we are equal to men. One of the best lines is: "I will be there for him just as strong as he will be there for me; when I give myself, then it has got to be an equal thing." This perfectly states that men and women should be there for each other.
3. "Girl Power"
The title pretty much gives away what the whole thing is about, but this song is filled to the brim with lyrics to empower not only girls, but anyone. It's all about how no matter how much you're beaten down, no matter how hard things get, you will survive and come out of it stronger that before. It also speaks on how you should always stay true to who you really are and never change for anyone.
4. "Together We Can"
This song may have a pretty basic meaning to it, but the title alone sets a thought into the minds of young viewers showing that we can work together for a common goal. The song is delivered in such an upbeat and powerful way that it really gets you excited about working together.
