Kelly Clarkson not only has one of the best voices of her generation, but she also has some pretty stellar lyrics. The pop icon has a number of timeless anthems to her name, all of which feature lyrics that are seared into most of our minds. Who could forget the chorus to “Since U Been Gone” or “Breakaway?”
1. Out of the darkness and into the sun / But I won’t forget all the ones that I love / I’ll take a risk / Take a chance / Make a change / And breakaway (“Breakaway”)
Clarkson has no shortage of cathartic imagery in her music, but “Breakaway” is perhaps her most impassioned declaration of moving on. In the lines above, Clarkson closes the door on one chapter while moving optimistically into the next. Anyone who has ever needed a little reassurance while taking a chance or making a change since 2004 could latch onto this track for some positive reinforcement.
2. Miss Independent / Miss Self-Sufficient / Miss Keep Your Distance / Miss Unafraid / Miss Out of My Way / Miss Don’t Let a Man Interfere (“Miss Independent”)
We all need to be reminded of our independence every now and again. When life and its troubles get a little too much to bare we can often lose out direction. In “Miss Independent,” Clarkson provides a map back to our self-confidence amid those low moments. It’s hard to feel down in the dumps when Clarkson is dealing out affirmations like the lines above.
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