This Is for My Girls

First Lady Michelle Obama has enlisted a power squad for the song, “This is For My Girls,” inspired by the Let Girls Learn initiative and the 62 million girls around the world who do not have access to education.

Written by Oscar nominated Diane Warren, and executive produced
by MAKERS, the song is an inspiring anthem for girls everywhere.

The song debuts on Good Morning, America! 

It’s more than a song, it’s a call to action to join artists like
Kelly Clarkson, Missy Elliot, Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland,
Lea Michele, Chloe x Halle, Jadagrace, and Zendaya
who are using their voices to raise awareness and impact change.

While the First Lady is not featured on “This Is For My Girls,”
it was a natural fit for her to join James Corden for a Carpool Karaoke segment to
sing the song and celebrate the power of musical activism.

Download the song now exclusively on iTunes
where 100% of the proceeds will be in support of the
Peace Corps Let Girls Learn Fund.

Get a sneak peek by reading the song lyrics: 

This is for my girls
All around the world
This is for my girls

There’s beauty in your soul
That’s what makes you beautiful
Don’t let nobody ever make you doubt it
Your heart is free and strong
That’s what keeps you keepin’ on
Can’t keep you down,
There ain’t no doubt about it
Don’t forget it’s all about respect
Nothing less will do
Remember it’s your life,
Live it any way you like
Cuz you know you got the right to

This is for my girls
All around the world
Stand up, hold your head up
Don’t take no s**t from nobody

This is for my girls
Stand up and be heard
This is for my ladies, my sisters, all over
This is for my girls

You’re someone who can be
Soft as silk, but strong as steel
Don’t shy away from showing what you’re made of
This world is yours to take
You can bend, but you won’t break
You got no fear, ain’t nothin’ you’re afraid of
Don’t forget it’s all about respect
Nothing less will do
Push negativity aside
Let em see how bright you shine
Cuz you know that it’s your time to

This is for my girls
All around the world
Stand up, hold your head up
Don’t take no s**t from nobody

This is for my girls
Stand up and be heard
This is for my ladies, my sisters, all over

This is for my girls
Let life in with open arms
Let love in with an open heart
We got to remember
We’ll stand strong forever
If we stand together

This is for my girls
All around the world
Stand up, hold your head up
Don’t take no s**t from nobody

This is for my girls
Stand up and be heard
This is for my ladies, my sisters, all over
This is for my girls

BONUS: Read remarks by the First Lady in a SWSW discussion featuring:
MISSY ELLIOTT, QUEEN LATIFAH, SOPHIA BUSH AND DIANE WARREN

4GGL thanks MAKERS and Girl Rising for this story.