Valentine's Day Songs for the Single and Proud

These tunes are for those who are alone, but not lonely.

Valentine's Day Songs for the Single and Proud - Valentine's Day can be tough for the single person — a reminder that being in love is so special it gets a national holiday. But being in love with one's self is pretty special, too. Check out these favorite songs that celebrate the freedom of being alone, but not lonely. (Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank,Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Valentine's Day Songs for the Single and Proud - Valentine's Day can be tough for the single person — a reminder that being in love is so special it gets a national holiday. But being in love with one's self is pretty special, too. Check out these favorite songs that celebrate the freedom of being alone, but not lonely. (Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank,Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyoncé - Six months after marrying Jay Z, Bey dropped this now classic song for her single fans. Along with the ditty came the iconic music video, which spawned a million viral video parodies, including Justin Timberlake's famous one on Saturday Night Live.  (Photo: Columbia Records)

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“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyoncé - Six months after marrying Jay Z, Bey dropped this now classic song for her single fans. Along with the ditty came the iconic music video, which spawned a million viral video parodies, including Justin Timberlake's famous one on Saturday Night Live.  (Photo: Columbia Records)

“U Don't Have to Call” – Usher - On this 2001 multi-platinum hit, Usher sang of overcoming a broken heart by doing what young, attractive (and rich) folks do: hit the club and boogie. Pharrell crafted the rhythms on this cut. (Photo: Arista Records)

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“U Don't Have to Call” – Usher - On this 2001 multi-platinum hit, Usher sang of overcoming a broken heart by doing what young, attractive (and rich) folks do: hit the club and boogie. Pharrell crafted the rhythms on this cut. (Photo: Arista Records)

"I'm Out" – Ciara feat. Nicki Minaj - Ciara crafted this anthem for the single ladies to launch her 2013 self-titled LP. As usual, the diva sings of rebounding from a derailed relationship, and hits the hot spot for a night of debauchery and drinking. Celebratin' the breakin' up," she sings. "Bartender, go 'head and pour me a little more/Tonight we gon' have us a good time/Let's have a toast to our goodbyes." (Photo: Epic Records)

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"I'm Out" – Ciara feat. Nicki Minaj - Ciara crafted this anthem for the single ladies to launch her 2013 self-titled LP. As usual, the diva sings of rebounding from a derailed relationship, and hits the hot spot for a night of debauchery and drinking. Celebratin' the breakin' up," she sings. "Bartender, go 'head and pour me a little more/Tonight we gon' have us a good time/Let's have a toast to our goodbyes." (Photo: Epic Records)

“Ridin' Solo” - Jason Derulo - For his debut LP in 2010, this crooner offered his take on the “I’m single and happy” dialogue. Although Derulo hits the club, he also reflects on the personal freedom he has now that his not-so-supportive girlfriend has hit the road.  (Photo: Warner Bros Records)

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“Ridin' Solo” - Jason Derulo - For his debut LP in 2010, this crooner offered his take on the “I’m single and happy” dialogue. Although Derulo hits the club, he also reflects on the personal freedom he has now that his not-so-supportive girlfriend has hit the road.  (Photo: Warner Bros Records)

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"I'm Coming Out" - Diana Ross - Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards were commissioned to craft this 1980 classic for Ms. Ross. Less of an anthem for singles, this cut is more about self-affirmation and celebrating your inner strength. Diddy later sampled this track for Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money Mo Problems." (Photo: Motown Records)

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"I'm Coming Out" - Diana Ross - Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards were commissioned to craft this 1980 classic for Ms. Ross. Less of an anthem for singles, this cut is more about self-affirmation and celebrating your inner strength. Diddy later sampled this track for Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money Mo Problems." (Photo: Motown Records)

"I'm Single” - Lil Wayne - Weezy released this single for the brothas who — because they’ve had a major fight with their lady — are single … at least for the night.  (Photo: Cash Money Records)

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"I'm Single” - Lil Wayne - Weezy released this single for the brothas who — because they’ve had a major fight with their lady — are single … at least for the night.  (Photo: Cash Money Records)

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"Marriage Is for Old Folks” - Nina Simone - The incomparable singer Nina Simone blessed this sweetly orchestrated tune, which comments on the mundane state of married life. After hearing it, you may think twice about walking down the aisle.  (Photo: David Redfern/ Redferns)

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"Marriage Is for Old Folks” - Nina Simone - The incomparable singer Nina Simone blessed this sweetly orchestrated tune, which comments on the mundane state of married life. After hearing it, you may think twice about walking down the aisle.  (Photo: David Redfern/ Redferns)

“It’s Raining Men” – The Weather Girls - After leaving their gig as background singers for the cross-dressing singer Sylvester, Martha Walsh and Izora Armstead became The Weather Girls and took America by storm with this smash single. But unlike the aforementioned tracks, there’s no heartaches, no getting over a beau or hitting the club. This 1982 anthem is just for the kind of rainy day that trumps any Hallmark card. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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“It’s Raining Men” – The Weather Girls - After leaving their gig as background singers for the cross-dressing singer Sylvester, Martha Walsh and Izora Armstead became The Weather Girls and took America by storm with this smash single. But unlike the aforementioned tracks, there’s no heartaches, no getting over a beau or hitting the club. This 1982 anthem is just for the kind of rainy day that trumps any Hallmark card. (Photo: Columbia Records)

"One is the Magic #" - Jill Scott - On her 2000 debut LP, Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, the soulful Philly chaunteuse sang of self-affirmation on the cut "One is the Magic #." Within the hip hop-inspired track, Ms. Scott sums up the whole of love — for those single or in a pair, "If I'm searching for my spirituality/Passionately, I must begin with me." (Photo: David A. Smith/Getty Images)

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"One is the Magic #" - Jill Scott - On her 2000 debut LP, Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, the soulful Philly chaunteuse sang of self-affirmation on the cut "One is the Magic #." Within the hip hop-inspired track, Ms. Scott sums up the whole of love — for those single or in a pair, "If I'm searching for my spirituality/Passionately, I must begin with me." (Photo: David A. Smith/Getty Images)